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26 Jul 2008 -
26 Jul 2008
St Augustine's Garage Sale
Held at St Augustine's Church, John Street, Waimate
at 9.00 am.
27 Jul 2008 -
27 Jul 2008
Waimate Theatre Company Auditions
Auditions for "Cinderella - A Girl of Today" to be held at the Waimate Regent Theatre, Shearman Street, Waimate, commencing 1.00 pm.
30 Jul 2008 -
30 Jul 2008
Arts on Tour NZ
Waimate Community Arts Council present Arts on Tour NZ. Jazz styled artists "Hot Club Sandwich". Repertoire includes jazz standards, blues, country, folk and rock'n roll. Mostly play own material.
Venue and further details to come.
Contact Charissa Newton 03 689 8722.
30 Jul 2008 -
30 Jul 2008
Hot Club Sandwich
Hosted by the Community Art Council at the Criterion Hotel commencing 7.30 pm. Tickets $20.00 from Westside Gifts.
Contact E Jansen 03 689 6155.
05 Aug 2008 -
05 Aug 2008
Parenting with Confidence - Growing Boys
John and Naomi Cowan from Parents Inc. in Auckland present Growing Boys. Commencing 7.30 pm at the Centennial School Hall, Edinburgh Street, Waimate. Gold coin donation. Waimate and area residents get one free seminar book per family. To register contact John Begg 03 689 7679 or Resource Centre 689 7679.
06 Aug 2008 -
06 Aug 2008
Parenting With Confidence - Growing Girls
John and Naomi Cowan from Parents Inc. in Auckland present Growing Girls. Commencing 7.30 pm at the Centennial School Hall, Edinburgh Street, Waimate. Gold coin donation. Waimate and area residents get one free seminar book per family. To register contact John Begg 03 689 7679 or Resource Centre 689 7679.
15 Aug 2008 -
17 Aug 2008
Waimate Pest Quest Hunting Competition
Great prizes in various categories. Entry $25 adult, $10 under 17yrs. Weigh in 11.30am - 3pm at Royal Tavern, Shearman St, Waimate. Contact Warren White 03 689 1197.
06 Sep 2008 -
06 Sep 2008
Waimate Vintage Car Club Swap Meet
To be held at the club rooms 4 Harris Street, Waimate. 8.00 am - 1.30 pm (gates open 7.30am). Entry $2.00. Food and drink available. For information phone 03 689 6232.
13 Sep 2008 -
13 Sep 2008
Monster Garage Sale
Held at St Patrick's Hall, Cameron Street, Waimate. Commencing 9.00 am. Proceeds to the Basilica restoration fund.
19 Sep 2008 -
19 Sep 2008
Centre Care Mah Jong Day
Held at St Augustine's church hall, John St, Waimate 9.30am. $15 registration.
Contact E Elliot 03 689 7476.
20 Sep 2008 -
20 Sep 2008
Old Time Ballroom Dance
At the Willowbridge Hall, Waimate. Commencing 8.00 pm to 12.00 pm. $5.00 per person and a plate for supper. Dance band playing and raffles available.
Contact M Dewars 689 8596.
20 Sep 2008 -
22 Sep 2008
Waimate Art Gallery
A special exhibition of the Waimate Art Society's private art collection, collected since the Society was formed in 1956. Paintings by AA Deans, Ashton Greathead, John Badcock and others. New works specially commissioned.
Art, pottery, photography, sculpture and fibre by local Art Society members.
To be held at the Waimate Art Gallery, 18 Shearman Street, Waimate from 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Entry $2.00.
21 Sep 2008 -
21 Sep 2008
Scottish Country Dancing Open Afternoon
At the Waimate High School Hall, Paul Street, Waimate. All welcome $6 dancers, $5 spectators. Start 1.30pm. Contact Anne McMaster (03) 689 8309
27 Sep 2008 -
27 Sep 2008
Waimate Scottish Society Annual Ball
Held at St Patrick's Hall, Cameron Street, Waimate. Commencing 8.00 pm. Tickets $25.00 per double. All welcome. Contact Gavin or Jan 689 7136.
30 Sep 2008 -
30 Sep 2008
Jews Brothers
Hosted by the Community Art Council. Further details to come.
Contact E Jansen 03 689 6155.
03 Oct 2008 -
05 Oct 2008
Cinderella - A Girl of Today
The Waimate Theatre Company present the production "Cinderella - A Girl of Today". Held at the Waimate Regent Theatre, Shearman Street, Waimate.
More details to follow.
09 Oct 2008 -
11 Oct 2008
Cinderella - A Girl of Today
The Waimate Theatre Company present the production "Cinderella - A Girl of Today". Held at the Waimate Regent Theatre, Shearman Street, Waimate.
More details to follow.
11 Oct 2008 -
11 Oct 2008
Waimate Shears
Held at the Waimate Stadium, Paul Street, Waimate. 7.30 am start - $5 entry per session. Evening entertainment. Contact K Edh 03 689 8814.
18 Oct 2008 -
18 Oct 2008
Knox Church Fair
Commences at 10.30 am, Manse Street, Waimate.
Contact S Venrooy 689 8573.
25 Oct 2008 -
28 Oct 2008
Bookarama
Annual Waimate Historical Society Bookarama, Innes Street, Waimate from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Contact Waimate Museum 03 689 7832
25 Oct 2008 -
25 Oct 2008
St Augustine's Garage Sale
Held at St Augustine's Church, John Street, Waimate
at 9.00 am.
01 Nov 2008 -
02 Nov 2008
Ngai Tahu Golf Tournament
Held at the Waimate Golf Club, Browns Road, Waimate.
Further details to come.
01 Nov 2008 -
01 Nov 2008
Dame Malvina Major
Dame Malvina Major in concert at St Patrick's Basilica, Waimate, commencing 7.30 pm. Contact P Greenlaw.
08 Nov 2008 -
08 Nov 2008
Highland Dancing Competitions
Highland Dancing one day competition hosted by the Waimate Competition Society at St Patrick's Hall from 8.30am - 5.00 pm. Contact Raelene Todd 689 8103.
08 Nov 2008 -
09 Nov 2008
Dog Show
Waimate Kennel Society two day Dog Show is to be held at the Waimate Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Waimate.
Starts 8.30 am for an all day event. Free entry.
Contact P Tweedy 03 689 8993.
21 Nov 2008 -
22 Nov 2008
Waimate A & P Show
Held at showgrounds, Gorge Road. Friday 21st show jumping from 9.00am, Saturday 22nd show day from 8.30am.
Contact Karin Pearce 03 689 8700 www.waimateshow.co.nz

22 Nov 2008 -
22 Nov 2008
Waimate Scottish Society St Andrew's Night Concert
Held at the Waimate Pipe Band Hall, Waimate. Commencing 8.00 pm. Contact Gavin or Jan 689 7136.
25 Nov 2008 -
25 Nov 2008
Xmas Euchre
Waimate Town and Country Club Xmas Euchre. Commences at 7.30 pm. Good prizes. $6.00. Contact A White 03 689 7540.
29 Nov 2008 -
30 Nov 2008
St Augustine's Celebration of Roses
Held at St Augustine's Church and Parish Centre from 11 am.
Contact Mary 03 689 8601.
29 Nov 2008 -
30 Nov 2008
South Island Show Jumping Championships
Riders and their horses from throughout the South Island competing in title classes for Show Jumping and Show Hunter. Held at the Waimate A&P Show Grounds, SH82, Waimate from 9.00 am both days. Food and drinks available. Free admission.
Contact Tim Douglass 03 612 6593.
02 Dec 2008 -
02 Dec 2008
Christmas Euchre
Annual Waimate Whitehorse Lions Christmas Euchre at Waimate Town & Country Club, John Street. 7.30 pm. Good prizes. $6.00 per person. Contact 03 689 7540.
07 Dec 2008 -
07 Dec 2008
Christmas In The Square
Held at Seddon Square, Waimate, 4 pm. Xmas carols, talent quest, free BBQ and lots more.
Contact John Begg 03 689 7679.
07 Dec 2008 -
07 Dec 2008
Waimate Trotting Club Annual Race Meeting
At Waimate Racecourse.
Contact A Wilson 03 689 8553
13 Dec 2008 -
13 Dec 2008
Waimate Strawberry Fare
Celebrating Waimate Strawberries with a one day festival of free family entertainment, including stalls, competitions.
www.waimate.org.nz/ events. Contact D. Fargher 03 689 7588
27 Dec 2008 -
27 Dec 2008
Waimate Rodeo
Annual Waimate Rodeo held in Waimate showgrounds from 10.00am. Part of the national rodeo circuit. Great family entertainment.
17 Jan 2009 -
17 Jan 2009
Waimate Caledonian Sports
Sports Carnival at Victoria Park, Waimate from 11.30am.
Highland Dancing, 5km running road race, solo piping, cycling, caber tossing - sheaf tossing and heavy ball throw, mountain bike race, children's running, senior athletics and mural painting.
Admission $5.00 for 1 day, $8.00 for 2 days. Cars and children U/16 free.
Enquiries and entries to W Todd, 13 Rugby Street, Waimate.
Phone 03 689 7737
18 Jan 2009 -
18 Jan 2009
Cycling Criteriuim
Around the streets of Waimate. Start at Seddon Square, John Street, Waimate from 11.00 am.
Contact Winnie 03 689 7737.
24 Jan 2009 -
25 Jan 2009
South Canterbury / North Otago Show Jumping
Two Star Show Jumping and Show Hunter Event. Held at the Waimate A&P Show Grounds, SH82, Waimate from 9.00 am both days. Food and drinks available. Free admission.
Contact Tim Douglass 03 612 6593.
01 Feb 2009 -
01 Feb 2009
South Canterbury Busking Festival
Held on Seddon Square from 10.30am. Free day of family entertainment provided by national and international buskers. 70 stalls also on hand.

For further information see event site or contact Donette Fargher at the Waimate Information Centre 03 689 7771.
06 Mar 2009 -
08 Mar 2009
Waimate Edwardian Heritage Week
Details available closer to event date.
21 Mar 2009 -
21 Mar 2009
Waimate Centennial School Fair
Annual school fundraising fair held in school grounds Hughes Street, Waimate. Contact Barbara 03 689 7685 for further details.
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