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Welcome to the Methven Events Guide - up to date information on upcoming events and what’s on in the Methven area. Ski area events, golf tournaments, festivals, farmers markets, sporting & community events.

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  Terrace Downs Art Exhibition - Fashionably Passionate
 

Deeanne Hobbs is a popular Nelson based artist who has created a unique style for her paintings through her love of fashion, colour, and texture. Deeanne will be attending the exhibition opening.



Location: Rakaia Gorge
Type: Community/General
Dates: 02 Feb 2012 - 01 Mar 2012
Contact: Rachael Inch
Phone: 03 318 6943
Web: terracedowns.co.nz
  Methven Heritage Centre Art Gallery Exhibition - Works by Jeff Bradley Bruce
 

Jeff and his wife have recently relocated to Methven from Christchurch. This is his third art exhibition. Exhibition opening 5:00pm - 6:00pm on Friday 3rd February.



Location: Methven
Type: Community/General
Dates: 03 Feb 2012 - 05 Mar 2012
Contact: Jackie Hunter-Letham
Phone: 03 302 9666
Web: methvenheritagecentre.co.nz
  Erewhon Station Horse Sale & Open Day
 

Come to Erewhon "The Home of the Working Horse" for a great day in the High Country. Open day includes clydesdale wagon & saddle rides, 8 horse team demonstration, bbq etc.



Location: Mt Somers
Type: Community/General
Dates: 11 Feb 2012
Contact: Erin Cassie
Phone: 03-3039739
Web: erewhonhorsestud.co.nz
  Methven Farmers' Market
 

Held every second Sunday over summer with a great selection of home grown produce and local artisan food. If you don't come for a wander around you are missing something very special!



Location: Methven
Type: Community/General
Dates: 12 Feb 2012
Contact: Liz McMillan
Phone: 03 302 8081
Web: methvenfarmersmarket.co.nz
  Brazier Properties Girls on Bikes
 

The event is a women specific cycling event designed as an introduction to mass participation road cycling events. The courses offered will cater for every level of cyclist, first time to elite.



Location: Methven
Type: Sporting
Dates: 18 Feb 2012
Contact: Pete Halligan
Phone: 03 578 9700
Web: girlsonbikes.co.nz
  Tinwald Cycling Club Sunday Programme Race
 

This Sunday’s Programme Race will take place in Methven area. All new and old cyclists are most welcome, bring along a friend & find out why cycling is taking off.



Location: Methven
Type: Sporting
Dates: 19 Feb 2012
Contact: Bruce McClelland
Phone: 03 308 7407
Web: tinwaldcycling.co.nz
  Mt Hutt Bike Park Shuttle Day
 

Get the max out of your time on the trails at the Mt Hutt Bike Park with our Shuttle Day.



Location: Methven
Type: Sporting
Dates: 19 Feb 2012
Contact: Mark Johns
Phone: 027 758 7618
  The Bitches' Box & Mel Parsons Woolshed Tour
 

Singer/songwriter Mel Parsons and actresses Amelia Guild and Emma Newborn provide an unmissable night of Music, Theatre and Comedy. In a woolshed...



Location: Mt Somers
Type: Concert & Live Music
Dates: 23 Feb 2012
Contact: Mt Somers Station
Phone: ..
  Methven Farmers' Market
 

Held every second Sunday over summer with a great selection of home grown produce and local artisan food. If you don't come for a wander around you are missing something very special!



Location: Methven
Type: Community/General
Dates: 26 Feb 2012
Contact: Liz McMillan
Phone: 03 302 8081
Web: methvenfarmersmarket.co.nz
  Methven Lions Twin Gorge 4WD Trip
 

This very popoular 4WD trip is back! Travel from the Rakaia Gorge to the Ashburton Gorge, via Glenfalloch Station & Lake Heron.



Location: Methven
Type: Community/General
Dates: 03 Mar 2012 - 04 Mar 2012
Contact: Mark Lemon
Phone: 03 302 4757
  Methven Golf Club Kitchen Tour
 

Eight kitchens will be open for viewing around the Methven, Mt Hutt & Alford Forest area. A Methven Golf Club fundraiser.



Location: Methven
Type: Community/General
Dates: 03 Mar 2012
Contact: Denise Dixey
Phone: 302 8535
  Mt Hutt Bike Park Shuttle Day
 

Get the max out of your time on the trails at the Mt Hutt Bike Park with our Shuttle Day.



Location: Methven
Type: Sporting
Dates: 10 Mar 2012
Contact: Mark Johns
Phone: 027 758 7618
  Mayfield A&P Show
 

Annual A&P Show with a fantastic mix of traditional and unique show events including the very popular pig racing.



Location: Mayfield
Type: Community/General
Dates: 10 Mar 2012
Contact: Marion Jacobson
Phone: 03 303 6122
Web: mayfieldshow.com
  Methven Farmers' Market
 

Held every second Sunday over summer with a great selection of home grown produce and local artisan food. If you don't come for a wander around you are missing something very special!



Location: Methven
Type: Community/General
Dates: 11 Mar 2012
Contact: Liz McMillan
Phone: 03 302 8081
Web: methvenfarmersmarket.co.nz
  Diggler Downhill Mountain Bike Race
 

A casual downhill race down Diggler track on MtHutt. Open men, Open women, hard tail, Veterans and under 17 categories. Spot prizes galore and a trophy for the winner.



Location: Methven
Type: Sporting
Dates: 11 Mar 2012
Contact: Mark Johns
Phone: 027 758 7618
  Live Music @ The Blue Pub - Assembly Required
 

Sam Hill (vocals, guitar) and Simon Tester (guitar) 'Assembly Required' are a high energy highly entertaining duo who never fail to deliver crowd cheering, toe tapping, foot stomping performances.



Location: Methven
Type: Concert & Live Music
Dates: 17 Mar 2012
Contact: Karyn Heald Robertson
Phone: 03 302 8046
Web: thebluepub.co.nz
  Methven A&P Show
 

The annual Methven A&P Show promises to be a fun day out for the whole family, with all the traditional show events plus much more.



Location: Methven
Type: Community/General
Dates: 17 Mar 2012
Contact: Judith McMullan
Phone: 03 302 2782
  Lions District 202J Convention 2012
 

The 2012 Lions District 202J Convention will be hosted by Mayfield Lions.



Location: Mayfield
Type: Conferences/Conventions
Dates: 23 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012
Contact: Arnold Rushton
Phone: 03 308 2400
  Methven Farmers' Market
 

Held every second Sunday over summer with a great selection of home grown produce and local artisan food. If you don't come for a wander around you are missing something very special!



Location: Methven
Type: Community/General
Dates: 25 Mar 2012
Contact: Liz McMillan
Phone: 03 302 8081
Web: methvenfarmersmarket.co.nz
  Methven Races
 

Head along to the Methven Races for a memorable day out. Mt Harding Raceway is NZ’s best grass track Harness Racing venue and provides a memorable spectacle for all.



Location: Methven
Type: Sporting
Dates: 25 Mar 2012
Contact: Trevor Roberston
Phone: 03 308 6794
Web: methventrottingclub.co.nz
  Arrowsmith Thee Races
 

Event held at Arrowsmith Station and offering a variety of options: Arrowsmith Marathon 42.2 km (a highcountry marathon), Lake Face 17 km Trail Run, and Arrowsmith Thee Ride - 42 km MTB Race or Ride.



Location: Lake Heron
Type: Sporting
Dates: 31 Mar 2012
Contact: Simon Hampton
Phone: 03 302 1822
Web: multisportevents.co.nz
  The Terrace Downs Defi
 

The DEFI returns to Canterbury High Country on Saturday 7th April 2012. Terrace Downs Resort will again host one of New Zealand’s most challenging yet stunning multisport events.



Location: Lake Coleridge
Type: Sporting
Dates: 07 Apr 2012
Contact: Emily MacLean
Phone: 0278950698
Web: terracedowns.co.nz
  Methven Mountain Thunder Motorcyle Street Race
 

Methven's town centre will turn into a motorcycle street racing course at Easter. An event full of colour, spectacle, noise and excitement.



Location: Methven
Type: Community/General
Dates: 07 Apr 2012
Contact: Rachel Moore
Phone: 0274 519 117
Web: mountainthunder.co.nz
  Methven Farmers' Market
 

Held every second Sunday over summer with a great selection of home grown produce and local artisan food. If you don't come for a wander around you are missing something very special!



Location: Methven
Type: Community/General
Dates: 08 Apr 2012
Contact: Liz McMillan
Phone: 03 302 8081
Web: methvenfarmersmarket.co.nz
  Methven Farmers' Market
 

Held every second Sunday over summer with a great selection of home grown produce and local artisan food. If you don't come for a wander around you are missing something very special!



Location: Methven
Type: Community/General
Dates: 22 Apr 2012
Contact: Liz McMillan
Phone: 03 302 8081
Web: methvenfarmersmarket.co.nz
  Mt Somers Jeff Gray BMW Mountain Bike Race
 

This event is suitable for riders of all abilities with three different tracks available over the iconic Mt Somers station. Marvellous scenery. Great spot prizes up for grabs.



Location: Mt Somers
Type: Sporting
Dates: 22 Apr 2012
Contact: Barry McLauchlan
Phone: 03 307 0585
Web: mtsomersbikerace.co.nz
  Mt Hutt Ski Area - Planned Opening Date
 

Planned opening date for the 2012 season. Be one of the first to ski or ride Mt Hutt for the season.



Location: Mt Hutt
Type: Ski Area Events
Dates: 09 Jun 2012
Contact: Guest Services
Phone: 03 302 8811
Web: nzski.com
  Methven Races
 

Head along to the Methven Races for a memorable day out. Mt Harding Raceway is NZ’s best grass track Harness Racing venue and provides a memorable spectacle for all.



Location: Methven
Type: Sporting
Dates: 02 Sep 2012
Contact: Trevor Roberston
Phone: 03 308 6794
Web: methventrottingclub.co.nz

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Terrace Downs Art Exhibition - Fashionably Passionate

Deeanne Hobbs is a popular Nelson based artist who has created a unique style for her paintings through her love of fashion, colour, and texture. Deeanne will be attending the exhibition opening.