Local Events in the Marlborough Region

The Fresh Choice Nelson City Musselman

Sunday 4 December

The Fresh Choice Nelson City Musselman - Adventure race from Picton to Nelson, kayak-road cycle-lunch-mountain bike-run! Why not join in as a team or take the challenge as an individual, for more information visit www.adventurenelson.co.nz

Les Cabaret - The International Art of Burlesque

Sunday 11 December

For the first time ever touring New Zealand so get your party together for a sassy night of Burlesque from the ears of Josephine Baker to Lady Gaga. Fabulous costumes and world class dance, comedy and music combine to make Les Cabaret the hottest ticket this Christmas! To be performed at the Marlborough Civic Theatre at 8pm, tickets can be purchased from the Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Arthur Street, 03 520 8558 or www.mctt.co.nz

Hopai Annual Family Sports & Picnic Day

Saturday 7 January

Pelorus Sound comes alive during this annual fun filled family day, full of activities, entertainment, races, stalls and more! www.pelorusnz.co.nz

Twilight Trots

Friday 13 January

Enjoy twilight trots at Waterlea racecourse. For more information ph Barry 03 5788599, Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc

Trots

Sunday 15 January

Enjoy trots at Waterlea racecourse. For more information ph Barry 03 5788599, Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc

The Crow Fishing Club Fishing Competition

Friday 20 - Sunday 22 January

With many categories to enter and lots of great prizes up for grabs, this is a great fun filled weekend! Phone03 573 6123

Blues, Brews & BBQ's

Saturday 4 February

Enjoy this popular event with live music, good food and over 20 breweries www.bluesbrews.co.nz/blenheim

Marlborough Farmers' Market

Saturday 4 February

Enjoy fresh produce from the farm gate to dinner plate, 9 - 12 noon on London Quay, Picton waterfront, rain or shine.

Tua Marina Rodeo

Saturday 25 February

This annual event is a high energy, fun filled day out for the whole family! For more information phone Janice03 570 5686

Multicultural Festival

Saturday 3 March

Celebrate cultural diversity and race relations awareness with music, food, entertainment and more! Fun for the whole family, for more information email mmc@marlboroughonline.co.nz

Marlborough Couch Potato

Sunday 4 March

This annual event is brought to you by Go Marlborough and is a fun participation event for all men, blokes and boys' of all athletic abilities, sizes, shapes and motivations ! The start and finish is at the Wither Hills Farm Park off Taylor Pass Road, with a 2.4km run/walk + 14km bike ride + 2.4km run/walk, for more information visit www.gomarlborough.net.nz

Kathmandu Adventure Series

Monday 26 - Wednesday 28 March

Have a real adventure this weekend! If you love the outdoors, have a genuine passion for fun and adventure, and want to push yourself to new limits, then round up a team-mate.......the Kathmandu Adventure Series is definitely for you! It incorporates mountain biking, kayaking, trail running and simple navigation on a secret course. All you need is a pair of trainers, a mountain bike, kayak and a sense of adventure! $190 for a team of two, for more information email info@maxadventure.com.au

Royal New Zealand Ballet 

Tuesday 24 April 

Royal New Zealand Ballet - Angelina Ballerina's Big Audition, after a hugely successful tour of the UK and Australia, the Royal NZ Ballet are proud to present this enchanting production at the Floor Pride Civic Theatre, visit www.mctt.co.nz for more information

Royal New Zealand Ballet

Tuesday 24 April