Edendale Crank-Up Weekend
Edendale Vintage Machinery Club hosts the hugely popular annual
celebration of machinery at the Edendale Recreation Grounds, just 20 minutes
from Invercargill.
The fun starts on Friday night with a street parade and doesn’t let up until Sunday afternoon.
Hundreds of vintage tractors, machinery, cars, and motorbikes are on display, as well as great family entertainment, including Stunt Motor Cross riders, celebrity events, marching girls, rugby challenge, country music, pipe banks, vintage shearing, working displays, children’s entertainment, craft & food stalls. This huge weekend attracts visitors from all over NZ.
Edendale Crank-Up accommodation with onsite restaurant is available at Coachman’s Inn Motor Lodge. A range of affordable options, including fully serviced motel units and apartments, simple cabins, and powered sites for motor homes. Fully licensed restaurant. Coachman's Inn is on the outskirts of Invercargill, just 25 minutes from Edendale.
When: Sat 28 January - Sunday 29 January 2012
Where: Edendale Recreation Grounds
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information:
Website: http://www.edendalevmc.com/Crankup-Weekend.html
Waimumu Field Days
Attention Farmers and Rural Businesses ...
The Southen Field Days is the South Island's major agricultural event, held every two years at Waimumu, near Gore in Southland, New Zealand. On show over three days will be the latest in rual technology, equipment and ideas from around the world. If you are involved in farming, in any way, then this event should be in your diary, so block out the 15th-17th February 2012 right now!
Waimumu Field Days accommodation with onsite restaurant is available at Coachman’s Inn Motor Lodge on the outskirts of Invercargill, just 30 minutes from Waimumu. A range of affordable options include fully serviced motel units and apartments, cabins and powered sites for motor homes. Fully licensed restaurant.
Where: Waimumu - 30 minutes from Invercargill
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Adults $10, Children & Students (with student ID) free
Website: www.southernfielddays.co.nz
Bluff Oyster Festival 2012 - Saturday 26 May 2012
The salty seaside township of Bluff is home to this festive winter event. Brought to you by the locals of Bluff with a uniquely Southland flavour - our festival is unsophisticated and proud of it!
Not just for oyster lovers ... complementing the sumptuous Bluff Oyster is a variety of seafoods. Crayfish, Paua (Abalone), Scallops, Salmon, Blue Cod and Mussels in abundance. Local fare that will tempt any tastebuds. Sought-after Muttonbird, Venison, Lamb or the humble Kiwi sausage, all washed down with great southern ales and a selection of New Zealand wines. All day entertainment kicks in for when when your tastebuds need a break.
Bluff Oyster Festival accommodation is available at Coachman’s Inn Motor Lodge. A range of affordable options include fully serviced motel units and apartments, cabins and powered sites for motor homes. Fully licensed onsite restaurant and bar. Weekend bed & breakfast specials on offer. Bus will pick you up at the door & drop you back later in the day.
When: Sat 26 May 2012Where: Bluff
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: $20 Adults - $5 Children (under 12s) see website for where to buy tickets
Website: www.bluffoysterfest.co.nz
