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GET SOUTHLAND EVENT INFO BY EMAIL Sign up to the Southland events newsletter at venturesouthland.co.nz WHAT'S ON Invercargill & Southland OFFICIAL SOUTHLAND EVENTS GUIDE INVERCARGILL i-SITE VISITOR CENTRE For bookings in Southland and beyond. Southland Museum and Art Gallery Gala Street, Invercargill Tel: 03 211 0895 visit@southlandnz.com www.southlandnz.com SBS Bank Tour of Southland WHEN 2 - 8 November venturesouthland.co.nz SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER Mason Bay, Stewart Island SPRING 2014 Right here, on your doorstep. BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE SIT ZERO FEES VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL 2014 27 - 30 November 24 November - 1 December The annual Burt Munro Challenge is the region’s biggest event featuring an impressive line-up of five racing disciplines that are bound to rev up motorcycle enthusiasts from all walks of life. The Rally is the hub of the week-long event featuring some great local entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings. 27 Nov - 30 Nov: Burt Munro Rally (Oreti Park) 27 Nov: 10am NZ Hill Climb Champs (Bluff) 27 Nov: 6pm NZ Super-X Champs (Winton) 28 Nov: 12pm NZ Beach Racing Champs (Oreti Beach) Volleyball Southland is excited to be hosting the NZ Secondary Schools South Island Junior Indoor and Beach Volleyball championships. 42 truck and trailers of sand will transform the SIT Zero Fees Velodrome into a massive volleyball beach pit complete with palm trees, coconuts and grass skirts. 29 Nov: 9am E Hayes & Sons Teretonga Circuit Racing (Teretonga Park) 24 - 27 Nov: Volleyball New Zealand Secondary School South Island Junior Indoor Championships at ILT Stadium Southland. 29 Nov: 4pm Speedway Spectacular (Oreti Park) 28 Nov: New Zealand Secondary School South Island Junior Beach Championship indoors at SIT Zero Fees Velodrome. 30 Nov: 10am Wyndham Street Races (Wyndham township) 28 Nov: Volleyball NZ Beach Open Qualifier indoors at SIT Zero Fees Velodrome 29 Nov: Volleyball NZ Beach Pro Tour indoors at SIT Zero Fees Velodrome burtmunrochallenge.co.nz volleysouth.org.nz STARLIGHT BALL Get your glad rags on for a night of canapés, bubbles and dancing. Funds raised from the bi-annual Starlight Ball will be going to Child Cancer Foundation and Camp Quality South. Tickets are on sale from the beginning of September for $125 per person. SOUTHLAND'S DAWN TO DUSK TRAIN JOURNEY This commemorative train trip will retrace the journey our WWI Southland soldiers took 100 years ago from Invercargill to Dunedin, before they embarked from Port Chalmers to head to Gallipoli. starlightball.co.nz venturesouthland.co.nz WHEN WHERE WHEN WHERE 15 November The Hideaway 201, Lochiel 28 September Invercargill - Dunedin EVENTS FORUM PEPPA PIG 11 - 12 September 2 September Do you ever find yourself on an organising committee for an event but wonder how to plan it professionally? Does your established event need expertise to grow and develop sustainably and with sound environmental practices? Do you wish you knew more about how to get sponsors on board, and keep them? Then the Venture Southland Events Forum at ILT Stadium Southland is just what you need! Sessions are designed for both newbies and established event managers. Topics include: ‘Events for Dummies’ (planning and executing the perfect event); ‘Show me the money’—(Funding and Sponsorship tips); Keynote speakers will also provide inspirational ideas and ‘best case practice.’ The Peppa Pig live theatre show has been performed over 650 times to an audience of more than 650,000 people in the UK and is at last on its way to fans in New Zealand for the very first time. In this beautiful new theatrical production, Peppa Pig and her friends set off on a treasure hunt. Peppa, her brother George and friend Danny Dog get up to fun and games on a day out on Grandad Dog’s boat. There are clues aplenty as Pedro Pony, Polly Parrot and Zoe Zebra help them find their treasure as they all enjoy a day of adventure. Full sail, ahoy! ticketdirect.co.nz venturesouthland.co.nz SOUTHERN ARTISAN FÊTE Enjoy live music, craft-brewed beers and delicious food and wine while browsing quality artisan stalls. Held within the beautiful gardens of The Hideaway 201. southernfete.co.nz WHEN WHERE 29 November The Hideaway 201, Lochiel SANTA PARADE The Southland Santa Parade Trust brings Santa along with dozens of elves and helpers to Invercargill for the families and communities of Southland. Amazing performances and wonderful smiling participants thrill and entertain. WHEN 22 November WHERE Invercargill Town Centre SPRING 2014 SEPTEMBER 1 September European Romance Civic Theatre, Invercargill An Andre Rieu style concert with virtuoso violinist Jessica Hindin. 0508 266 237 bookings@operatunity.co.nz SPRING 2014 9 September Take Me Home Civic Theatre, Invercargill The music & life of John Denver comes to the stage. 03 211 1692 ticketdirect.co.nz 11 - 12 September Events Forum ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill How to best plan your event; for experts and novices. 03 211 1400 jade@venturesouthland.co.nz 19 - 20 September Winton Garden Club Spring Flower Show 2 September Peppa Pig Winton Memorial Hall, Winton Enjoy plant stalls and a variety of artwork from local Southland people. 03 221 7123 gary.linda.rule@xtra.co.nz Civic Theatre, Invercargill Join Peppa Pig and her brother George on a treasure hunt! 20 September Pink Ribbon Cocktail Party 03 211 3206 ticketdirect.co.nz 3 August Once We Built A Tower James Cumming Wing Lecture Theatre, Gore The Bacchanals present Dean Parker’s Once We Built A Tower. 03 209 0358 jcwing@goredc.govt.nz 6 September Beauty and the Bro SIT Centrestage Theatre, Invercargill Side splitting stand-up comedy with soulful folk. 03 214 6900 Level One Restaurant and Bar, Invercargill Cocktail party fundraising for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. 03 218 2829 24 September Eggner Trio Civic Theatre, Invercargill Much-loved trio Georg, Florian and Christoph return for some favourite piano trios. 03 211 1692 ticketdirect.co.nz 26 - 29 September Southland Competitions – Ballet and Modern Dance OCTOBER SIT Centrestage Theatre, Invercargill More than 160 competitors take the stage to showcase their talents. 021 417 872 southlandcomps.org.nz 2014 ITM CUP Rugby Southland Rugby Park Stadium 278 Tweed St, Invercargill 03 216 8694 rugbysouthland.co.nz 13 September Southland Stags vs Northland 17 September Southland Stags vs Tasman 4 October Southland Stags vs Counties Manukau 28 September Southland’s Dawn to Dusk Train Journey Invercargill and Gore Railway Stations Trace the start of the long journey of our WWI soldiers 100 years ago. 03 211 1806 julie@venturesouthland.co.nz venturesouthland.co.nz 29 September Hits of the 50’s and 60’s Civic Theatre, Invercargill Let the nostalgia overtake you with the best of this era. 0508 266 237 daytimeconcerts.co.nz 1 October Topp Twins The Grand Ole T’Oppry Civic Theatre, Invercargill Well-loved kiwi entertainers Lynda and Jools Topp are back on the road. 03 211 1692 topptwins.com 3 - 5 October 2014 Yunca Junior Tour of Southland Invercargill and Southland This six-stage event is regarded as one of Australasia’s leading junior road tours. 03 217 3215 bruce.ross@cyclingsouth.org.nz cyclingsouth.org.nz 4 - 29 October 2014 Annual Spring Exhibition City Gallery, Invercargill Artists from all over the country showcase their talents. 03 215 7432 andersonparkgallery@xtra.co.nz andersonparkgallery.co.nz 5 October St Pauls Off Road Half Marathon Sandy Point, Invercargill 10k or 5k, take your pick and get running. 03 213 1089 sportsground.co.nz For a full list of events go to d SPRING 2014 SPRING 2014 7 - 8 October ILT Junior Track Carnival HARNESS RACING SIT Zero Fees Velodrome, Invercargill This two night event follows on from the Yunca Junior Tour. lindsay.beer@xtra.co.nz 03 217 4288 southlandharness.co.nz 03 217 3215 office@cyclingsouth.org.nz cyclingsouth.org.nz 11 - 12 October 2014 Backflips New Zealand Mini Motocross Nationals 7 September Central Southland Raceway, Winton 19 September Ascot Park Raceway, Invercargill 26 September Ascot Park Raceway, Invercargill Oreti Park Motocross Track, Otatara An amazing event full of great racing, on a brand new track. 11 October 021 253 7500 2014backflipsmininats@gmail.com backflipsminis.co.nz 19 October 12 October Gymshoe Burnout Duathlon 2 November Teretonga Park Raceway, Invercargill Fun for the whole family and all levels of fitness. 9 November 027 533 3600 melissaaitken@hotmail.co.nz melissafitness.co.nz 14 October Aroha String Quartet Civic Theatre, Invercargill The Aroha Strong Quartet celebrates ten years performing together. 03 211 1692 ticketdirect.co.nz 15 October Sport Southland 5k Series Waihopai flood banks, Invercargill A great way to build up to the BNZ Surf to City. Gore Racecourse, Gore Ladies Mile Day Central Southland Raceway, Winton Ascot Park Raceway, Invercargill Young Quinn Raceway, Wyndham 16 November Young Quinn Raceway, Wyndham 23 November Ascot Park Raceway, Invercargill 30 November Ascot Park Raceway, Invercargill 16 - 18 October Dream Big – Theatre Restaurant Bluff Town Hall, Bluff Set in Bluffywood, a city where dreams can come true. 027 340 7126 shelly.perkins@xtra.co.nz 03 211 2150 events@sportsouthland.co.nz 5kseries.co.nz 18 October The Irish Rovers Farewell to Rovin’ Civic Theatre, Invercargill After 50 years of touring the Rovers say goodbye. 03 211 1692 ticketdirect.co.nz T S F 03 217 4638 bluff.co.nz In fi S S Riverton to Invercargill Don’t miss the opportunity to achieve on this fast and flat course. S F g 03 211 2150 grace.jones@sportsouthland.co.nz southlandfestivalofrunning.co.nz co 23 October You Can Always Hand Them Back Civic Theatre, Invercargill A hilarious and insightful comedy about the highlights of the twilight years. 03 211 1692 ticketdirect.co.nz fortunetheatre.co.nz 24 – 25 October Browns School Centennial Browns District Celebrating 100 years of education in the Browns District. 03 217 6977 browns100years@gmail.com NOVEMBER 1 November Great Southern Cycle Challenge Invercargill, Winton and Mataura A mini Tour of Southland, open to all cyclists with average fitness levels. M Bluff A 12km challenge, not for the faint hearted! 19 October Ascot Park Hotel Festival of Running greatsoutherncyclechallenge.org.nz venturesouthland.co.nz/events 2 November Bluff Grunt G Y G 2 - 8 November SBS Bank Tour of Southland Highways throughout Southland Raced over six days, the tour covers almost 900km of southern terrain. 03 217 3215 bruce.ross@cyclingsouth.org.nz cyclingsouth.org.nz 5 November Rodgers and Hammerstein and Friends Civic Theatre, Invercargill The best of Rodgers and Hammerstein with other great composers. 0508 266 237 bookings@operatunity.co.nz daytimeconcerts.co.nz H (e W P M H m C S C 4 G st SPRING 2014 SPRING 2014 MARKETS The Invercargill Market Southland Masonic Centre, Forth Street, Invercargill Invercargill’s Monthly Market held first Sunday of each month. facebook.com/invercargillmarket 03 217 2763 invercargillmarket@xtra.co.nz 027 904 2615 southernfarmersmarket@hotmail. com Glengarry Community Market Yarrow St car park of the Glengarry Shopping Centre Held on last Saturday of each month (except December). 027 225 2664 glengarrymarket@gmail.com Winton Monthly Market Presbyterian Church Hall Cnr Meldrum & Park Sts, Winton Held every third Saturday of every month. 15 November Waihopai Rowing Club Corpor8 Rowing Challenge Oreti River, Invercargill Rowing is the ultimate team sport; this is your chance get involved! johnandjulie.oc@clear.net.nz 15 November Starlight Ball The Hideaway 201, Lochiel The bi-annual Gala Ball is back with ‘A Touch of Class’. 027 696 9369 jlhay@vodafone.co.nz St James Theatre, Gore A woman’s recipe for life with songs & stories. 027 533 7876 projects@catlins.org.nz catlins.org.nz 027 300 7090 jane.k.avery@gmail.com 24 November - 1 December SIT Zero Fees Volleyball Festival 2014 27 - 30 November Burt Munro Challenge Invercargill and surrounds A thrilling weekend celebrating a local hero. 03 211 1400 burtmunro@venturesouthland.co.nz burtmunrochallenge.co.nz 29 November SIT Zero Fees Velodrome, Invercargill Peta Mathias Live (Invercargill) Indoor and beach volleyball SIT Centrestage Theatre championships right here in Invercargill. A woman’s recipe for life with 03 211 2259 songs & stories. donna@volleysouth.org.nz 027 300 7090 volleysouth.org.nz jane.k.avery@gmail.com 26 November NZSO In the Hall of the Mountain King Civic Theatre, Invercargill Effervescent melodies take the audience on adventures through exotic lands. 29 November Southern Artisan Fête The Hideaway 201, Lochiel Enjoy live music, craft-brewed beers and delicious food and wine while browsing quality artisan stalls. southernfete.co.nz 03 211 1692 ticketdirect.co.nz Craft Market Southland Indoor Bowling Centre, Onslow St, Invercargill 03 216 4716 crafters@latitude46.club Waikawa, the Catlins Four challenging events to suit all ability levels. Invercargill town centre Santa and his elves take to the streets of Invercargill to celebrate Christmas. 03 236 1991 cspoffice@xtra.co.nz 4 - 5 October Great selection of crafts and food stalls. 27 November Peta Mathias Live (Gore) 22 November Santa Parade Southern Farmers’ Market Scottish Hall, Invercargill Sundays, 9:30am - 12:30pm Fresh local products direct from the grower to the people of Southland. 16 November The Catlins Coastal Challenges 16 November Winton Open Day Winton Winton’s annual Open Day with shops opening from 10 am. 027 229 2891 scammellfamily@xtra.co.nz For a full list of events go to PUBLISHED by Venture Southland, the Tourism, Enterprise, Events and Community Development agency for the Southland region. To download a digital copy or request printed copies of this brochure visit www.southlandnz.com/ brochures EVENT ORGANISERS: Promote your event or conference to Southlanders, and visitors to Southland. 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