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02 Jan 2010 -
31 Dec 2011
Waimate Market
Waimate Market is held every Saturday morning from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon. Buy fresh, local produce direct from the grower, home baking, bric a brac. The market is held in the Council carpark next to the Library.
For stall bookings or more details phone Sheryl 03 689 2859.
11 May 2010 -
08 Nov 2010
Museum Exhibition - Ka Takata Whenua o Waihao
'Telling the stories of the people of Waihao'.
Tuesday to Friday 1pm - 4pm, Sundays & Public Holidays 1pm -3pm.
12 Sep 2010 -
12 Sep 2010
Waimate TT Cycle Racing
Joint meeting between the OOCC and Kiwi HPV Cycle Racing at Victoria Park Veledrom from 11.00am. (If wet held 19th). Information www.kiwihpv.org.nz or contact Graeme Simpson 027 293 1059
15 Sep 2010 -
15 Sep 2010
Meet the Candidates
Meet the 2010 local body candidates at Regent Theatre 7.00pm. Hosted by Lions Club - free admission
19 Sep 2010 -
19 Sep 2010
Open Afternoon
The Waimate Scottish Country Dance Club are having an open afternoon. This is to be held at the Waimate High School Hall, Paul St, Waimate from 1.30pm.
20 Sep 2010 -
20 Sep 2010
Quiz Night
Hosted by Waimate Edwardian Heritage Group at Cafe on Queen 7.00pm. Teams of 5 entry $25 proceeds going to Lanes Cottage restoration. Supper included, raffles
24 Sep 2010 -
24 Sep 2010
The Coming of the Scots - Part 1
Weekend of Scottish heritage events. Part 1 held at the Waimate Highland Pipe Band hall, Paul Street from 7.30pm. Tickets $5 from Information Centre. Contact 03 689 7394
25 Sep 2010 -
25 Sep 2010
Waimate Scottish Society Annual Ball
To be held at the St Patrick's Hall, Cameron Street, Waimate at 8.00 pm.
Contact Gavin Cain 689 7136.
26 Sep 2010 -
26 Sep 2010
Coming of the Scots - Youth Day
Scottish Heritage Weekend - Youth day with Scottish games and entertainment at Waimate High School Hall from 1.30pm. Contact 03 689 7394
27 Sep 2010 -
27 Sep 2010
Coming of the Scots - Trip to Dunedin
Part of the Coming of the Scots heritage celebrations. Day trip to Dunedin to visit Scottish sites and Larnach castle. Tickets $50 from Information Centre. Bus leaves 7.30am. Contact 03 689 7394
08 Oct 2010 -
09 Oct 2010
Waimate Shears
As part of the national circuit. THe speed shear will be held on Friday 8th October at the Waimate Stadium, Paul St, Waimate. Then on Saturday will be the competition also held at the Waimate Stadium.
Contact Eileen Smith 03 689 7456
09 Oct 2010 -
09 Oct 2010
Centrewood Spring Fete
"Shop to you Drop" from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Tickets are $10 for early bird sales or $15 for gate sales. Children under 15 free. Tickets and more information available at www.centrewoodestate.co.nz
10 Oct 2010 -
10 Oct 2010
Mouse White Artist presents 'Sacred Tibet'
Hosted by Project Waimate as a fundraiser for Quinns Arcade at Silverband Hall from 6.00pm. Contact Christine Wallace for information
16 Oct 2010 -
16 Oct 2010
Waimate Main School PTA School Fete
Held in school grounds from 4.30pm. Plenty of activities and featuring Kaylee Bell. Contact Trish 03 689 6065
17 Oct 2010 -
17 Oct 2010
Garden/Kitchen Walk
Hosted by WHS PTA. Tickets from WHS Office or Waimate Outdoors or WHS on day. $10 tkt includes afternoon tea. 1.00pm - 4.30pm. Contact Trish 03 689 7983
22 Oct 2010 -
25 Oct 2010
Art Exhibition
Hosted by Waimate Arts Soc.Wednesday painting group. Admission free. Works for sale
23 Oct 2010 -
25 Oct 2010
Waimate 50 'GT' 3 day Sprint
Waimate 50 Committee will be holding a series of gravel and tarmac sprints around the Waimate district - three events over three days. Information will be updated as it comes to hand - otherwise contact Robert Aikman 03 689 7499
23 Oct 2010 -
28 Oct 2010
Bookarama
Annual Waimate Museum Bookarama held over Labour weekend at the Museum Machinery Hall, Innes Street from 10.00am to 4.00pm daily. Contact Museum 03 689 7832 for further information.
23 Oct 2010 -
23 Oct 2010
Knox Church Fair
Commences at 10.00 am, Manse Street, Waimate.
Contact S Venrooy 689 8573.
28 Oct 2010 -
28 Oct 2010
Te Radar "Eating the Dog"
Waimate Morven School presents the comedian Te Radar with his latest show "Eating the Dog". The show will be held at the The Waimate Regent Theatre starting at 7.30pm.
Tickets are $25 and available at Westside Gifts, Waimate; Morven School, Waimate; and MainStreet Music, Oamaru.
There will also be an auction and raffles on the night.
29 Oct 2010 -
30 Oct 2010
'Christmas was Never Like This!' Theatre Productio
Hosted by Waimate Theatre Company at St Patrick's Hall, Cameron Street from 7.00pm. Dinner and show. Tickets from Parkers.
31 Oct 2010 -
31 Oct 2010
"Christmas was never like this!' Theatre Productio
Hosted by Waimate Theatre production company. Playing at St Patrick's School Hall, Cameron St at 5.00pm. Tickets from Parkers Bookshop. Show only.
31 Oct 2010 -
31 Oct 2010
Wacky Race Day
The Wacky Race Day is to be held on the 31st October at Centrewood. Contact Jo Sutherland on 689 6035 for more information.
03 Nov 2010 -
04 Nov 2010
'Christmas was Never like this!' Theatre Productio
Supper and show hosted by Waimate Theatre Company at St Patrick's Hall Cameron Street 7.00pm. Tickets from Parkers
05 Nov 2010 -
06 Nov 2010
'Christmas was Never like this!' Theatre Productio
Dinner and show hosted by Waimate Theatre Company at St Patrick's Hall Cameron Street 7.00pm. Tickets from Parkers
20 Nov 2010 -
20 Nov 2010
Night at the Oscars
Fundraising Ball for the John St Kindergarten Playground Makeover. Ball starts at 8.00pm at the Waimate Stadium. Paul St, Waimate and will include a Live Auction. Tickets are $60 for a double and $35 for a single.
For more information contact mandy on 689 8188.
20 Nov 2010 -
21 Nov 2010
Dog Show
Waimate Kennel Society two day Dog Show is to be held at the Waimate Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Waimate.
Starts 9.00am for an all day event. Free entry.
Contact Harold & Margaret Prue 689 8040.
20 Nov 2010 -
21 Nov 2010
Waimate A & P Show
Held at showgrounds, Gorge Road. Saturday 20th main show day starting 8.30am, Sunday 21st horse events from 9.00am
Contact Karin Pearce 03 689 8700 www.waimateshow.co.nz

26 Nov 2010 -
26 Nov 2010
Old Time & Sequence Dane
Held at Willowbridge Hall. Entry $5 plus plate for shared supper. 8.00pm start. Contact 03 689 8596 for details
27 Nov 2010 -
27 Nov 2010
Waimate Scottish Society St Andrew's Night
To be held at the Waimate Pipe Band Hall, Paul Street, Waimate at 8.00 pm.
Contact Gavin Cain 689 7136.
30 Nov 2010 -
30 Nov 2010
Waimate Town & Country Club Christmas Euchra
Waimate Town & Country Club present it's Christmas Euchra night. To be held at the Town & Country Club from 7.30pm onwards. Includes supper and great prizes. For more information contact 689 7540.
04 Dec 2010 -
04 Dec 2010
'A Floral Christmas Ramble'
Hosted by Bushtown featuring Waimate Floral Art Group. Fundraiser for Bushtown restoration projects. 3 Homes and Bushtown church decorated for Christmas. 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Admission includes Devonshire tea. Contact Gail 03 689 7624
05 Dec 2010 -
05 Dec 2010
Waimate Trotting Club Annual Race Meeting
Waimates Trotting Clubs annual race meeting at Waimate Racecourse, 12.00 noon.
07 Dec 2010 -
07 Dec 2010
Whitehorse Lions Christmas Euchra
Whitehorse Lions presents their Christmas Euchra. Starting from 7.30 at the Waimate Town and Country Club. Includes supper and great prizes. For more information contact 689 7540.
11 Dec 2010 -
11 Dec 2010
Waimate Strawberry Fare
Celebrating Waimate Strawberries with a one day festival of free family entertainment, including stalls, competitions.
www.waimate.org.nz/events. Contact Fiona Brown 03 689 8569
11 Dec 2010 -
11 Dec 2010
Strawberry Jam featuring Dane Rumble
Waimate Strawberry Fare concert featuring Dane Rumble. 6.30pm gates open, also playing DF Justine Sane, local band Top Shelf, all girl group 'Ivylies'. Tickets $25 from BNZ Oamaru and Waimate, Waimate Information Centre, Timaru i-Site, Geraldine i-site and via email (waimatestrawberryfare@hotmail.com)
27 Dec 2010 -
27 Dec 2010
Waimate Rodeo
Annual Waimate Rodeo held in Waimate showgrounds from 10.00am. Part of the national rodeo circuit. Great family entertainment.
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