Events Information

If you're interested in staging or organising an event in the District, please consult the Events Guide for information on how to apply and what approvals or consents may be required.

Then please complete the Event Application Form, and submit it for approval to Council.

Coming Events

03 Sep 2011 -
30 Apr 2012		Kihikihi Craft Market
Kihikihi Town Hall, 9am – 1pm. Market to be held on the first Saturday of each month. Many locally made crafts. Contact Anne Kingscott 07 825 9111.
29 Sep 2011 -
30 Apr 2012		Te Awamutu Twilight Farmers Market
3.30pm – 6.30pm, Selwyn Park, Te Awamutu. A return of the popular weekly market showcasing locally grown & locally made produce. Contact the Information Centre for further details 871 3259.
02 Feb 2012 -
14 Feb 2012		Waipa “On yer Bike” free Cycle Confidence workshop
Thursday 2 February & Thursday 9 February. 5.30-7pm
Stadium/Velodrome, Armstrong St, TE AWAMUTU

Tuesday 7 February & Tuesday 14 February, 5.30pm – 7pm
Leamington Domain, Wordsworth Street, CAMBRIDGE

For men and women of all ages and abilities.
To register visit www.sportwaikato.org.nz
03 Feb 2012 -
05 Feb 2012		UIM World Grand Prix Hydroplane Championship
Lake Karapiro and Mighty River Domain. Heaps of on and off shore activities between races, including thundercats, jet boats, water skiing, motorbikes, drag and classic cars, 'Miss Karapiro' competition, food vendors - an action-packed weekend with something for everyone.
4 & 5 February - GP Hydroplane Championship: USA vs Australia vs New Zealand. Tickets online www.hydroplane.co.nz or Ph 027 250 3504. 1 Day pass Adult $20, Student ID $10, Child under 12 free, Family Pass $30. 2 Day pass Adult $30, Student ID $15, Family Pass $50. Entertainment, Food & refreshments, Formula 1 Tunnels and more. For more information contact Denise Moughan 0272 503504 or visit www.nzgrandprixhydroplane.com
05 Feb 2012 -
06 Feb 2012		Keyte Watson Polo Tournament
Cambridge Polo Grounds, Lamb St, Cambridge. All welcome, Spectators free. Ph 07 823 9192 for more information.
07 Feb 2012 -
11 Feb 2012		New Zealand Polo International Day
Kihikihi Polo Grounds, Kihikihi.
11 Feb 2012 -
12 Feb 2012		Dog Agility Show
Taylor St Park, near Cambridge High School. Free to watch. all welcome. www.dogagility.org.nz
12 Feb 2012 -
12 Feb 2012		4th Annual Whitehall Horse Trek
539 Brunskill Rd, Cambridge. 10am start, Trek 3-4 hours. $25 per horse. BBQ lunch provided. Ph 07 827 0979 for enquiries
13 Feb 2012 -
18 Feb 2012		NZ Rowing Club Champs
Lake Karapiro, Mighty River Domain. For more information visit www.rowingnz.com or contact Kevin Strickland, Ph: 021 706617
18 Feb 2012 -
18 Feb 2012		Cambridge Kindergarten 50th Jubilee
For more information Contact: Cambridge Kindergarten Jubilee Committee Ph (07) 827 6250 or email cambridge@kindergarten.org.nz
18 Feb 2012 -
18 Feb 2012		Cambridge Sevens Football Tournament
9.00am – 7.00pm Cambridge Football Club, Vogel Street, Cambridge. Free Entry for spectators. Contact Greg & Tania Zeuren Ph 027 2723830
18 Feb 2012 -
19 Feb 2012		Cambridge BMX
BMX UCI International Round “Class 5” at Cambridge BMX Raceway, Lamb Street.
Contact cambridgebmxclub@hotmail.com
18 Feb 2012 -
18 Feb 2012		The REV Cycle Festival
Event HQ is at Tom Voyle Park, Corner Taylor Street and Swayne Road, Cambridge. All ages and ability’s welcome.
The Lion Foundation REV Cycle Festival is an event in the true spirit of cycling. It caters to all participants; from the weekend warrior to the kids, from the social rider to the elite. There is something for everyone. The courses take place over some of Waikato's most scenic rolling countryside, travelling through favourite cycling routes such as Scotsman Valley and French Pass. For 2012 The REV has got a new home in Cambridge. For more information and to register visit www.therev.co.nz.
19 Feb 2012 -
19 Feb 2012		Annual Cambridge Rugby Family Fun Day
Memorial Park, Taylor Street, Cambridge. Between 10.00am and 2.00pm. Fun games and competitions, Mooloo, sausage sizzle. Gold coin donation entry.
18 Mar 2012 -
18 Mar 2012		Waipa Fun Run and Walk
Start & Finish at Cambridge Town Square. 9am - midday. A scenic run/walk course with options of 10kms, 5kms or 2kms Schools Challenge. Will suit runners/walkers of all ages, abilities and aspirations.
22 Mar 2012 -
25 Mar 2012		20th Annual New Zealand Juggling Festival
Lake Karapiro Domain (based around Don Rowlands Centre).
A small friendly festival of 100 - 150 jugglers from around New Zealand and the world, all ages, lots of families, pros and hobby jugglers. Four days and four nights of workshops, shows and events. Also includes unicycle, trapeze and other circus skills.
Anyone can attend and beginners are very welcome.
There will be two public events: 23rd in the Cambridge Town Hall - 7:30pm, Juggling and Circus, fun, unique, cabaret meets circus. Saturday 24 will be the Juggling Olympics on site at Karapiro - this is a series on informal juggling games and 'volley-juggle', free for public to attend. Full details on nzja.org.nz
29 Mar 2012 -
29 Mar 2012		Contact National Schools Triathlon Championships
Lake Karapiro and Mighty River Domain. Enquiries to haidlee.stratford@triathlon.org.nz
31 Mar 2012 -
31 Mar 2012		Judgement Day - International Kickboxing
Te Awamutu Events Centre. 6pm - 11pm. Enquiries to nck@phantomkickboxing.co.nz.
05 Apr 2012 -
08 Apr 2012		Kartsport NZ National Sprint Championships
Hamilton Kart Club track, Airport Road (opposite Hamilton International Airport). 9am - 5pm each day.
06 Apr 2012 -
08 Apr 2012		Kihikihi International Horse Trial
Kihikihi Domain and surrounding farmlands. 8.30am to 4.30pm daily.
14 Apr 2012 -
15 Apr 2012		New Zealand Ploughing Championships
Highgate Farm, Aspin Road, Cambridge. 9am - 4pm. Includes NZ vintage tractor & horse ploughing champs.
06 May 2012 -
06 May 2012		Sarah Ulmer Stride or Ride
From Cambridge Polo grounds, Lamb Street, Leamington, Cambridge. 7.30am to 3pm. Enquiries to nicola@totalsport.co.nz.
02 Jun 2012 -
02 Jun 2012		Harness Jewels
Cambridge Raceway, Cambridge. Racing and entertainment for the whole family.
30 Jun 2012 -
01 Jul 2012		North Island Secondary Schools Cycling Champs
Cambridge High School, Swayne Road, Cambridge. 8am - 2pm.