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The Sunsational Challenge is back – and even better this summer!

We’re really excited to once again be part of this fun, family activity, you are challenged to explore the district over January. The challenge starts on 4 January and runs until 31 January, 2023.

The challenge card has a variety of activities for participants under the age of 18 to complete. Outdoor activities can be stamped off at any facility taking part.

Participants can collect stamps on their challenge card from community facilities by completing the free activity in order to go in the draw for prizes once nine are completed. Activities will be hosted all over the district including Geraldine, Temuka, Pleasant Point, and Timaru.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3FmP1KH

Before School starts back up, we are happy to invite you to join us next Wednesday 25th January down at Caroline Play Ground for our Family, Community Event.

There will be some Games for the kids and some free Sausage for lunch. “IT’S ALL FREE”

Look forward to seeing you all next Wednesday

The longest-running event in the Waimate district, the Waimate Caledonian Games brings Scottish heritage alive in the heart of Waimate.

Pipers can be heard and Scottish dancers fill the stage. Runners, cyclists and speed skaters participate throughout the day, along with piping competitions, and children’s and senior athletics.

We are celebrating all the things good about seaside summers with a series of festival events!

For more information click here: https://www.facebook.com/seasidefestivaltimaru

The Schedule

Download the PDF here

27 Jan – 6 Feb: Sandcastle Competition

Crack out the bucket and spade to win prizes with this fantastic competition you can do in your own time.

Create an epic sandcastle/sculpture. Anything goes! Bonus point for creativity, and incorporating a South Canterbury theme and/or natural objects found at the beach like shells or sicks.

Prizes yet to be announced.🤫

Entry fee: FREE

31 Jan – 3 Feb: Sand Sculpture

Head to the festival area at Caroline Bay to watch professional sand sculptors at work.

It’s going to take about three days to complete and will be up till Feb 3 so you can head down to Caroline Bay to have a peek from the 31st.

You’ll find the sculptor busy at work near the Makary Fountain in the middle of the Caroline Bay reserve.

4 – 6 Feb: Inflatable World

The inflatables are back! Enjoy one of the largest arrays of inflatables for children and adults to enjoy.

(hours subject to change. Weather dependent)

10am – 4pm

Tickets for rides can be purchased on the day.

4 Feb:  Outdoor Movies

Once again we’ll be screening two movies on the bay during our festival. Bring a beanbag/lawn chair, some friends or loved ones, and some snacks (or opt for one of the food vendors that’ll be on site 😋) and get cozy.

5:30pm : Encanto

(See Facebook event for updates)

Gold Coin Donation to Life Education Trust

8pm :  Forgetting Sarah Marshall

(See Facebook event for updates)

Gold Coin Donation to charity.

4 Feb:  Giant Beach Dig

Get your toes (and fingers) in the sand and dig up some prizes.

1pm

Entry fee : FREE

5 Feb:  Lazy Sundays

Chill out on the bay with a picnic, a blanket, and some live music.🎶

We’ve got local artists Liz Leroy & Steve Nally, with more to be announced.

1pm – 4pm

Entry fee : FREE

6 Feb:  Kite Day

A crowd favourite during last year’s festival is back again.

Experience a sky full of giant, stunning kites flown by professional kite flyer’s right here on Caroline Bay. There will be over 50 kites to be seen in this impressive display! 🪁

11am – 3pm

Entry fee : FREE

A Hospice South Canterbury Fundraiser
16,17,18,19th March 2023

5th Caroline Bay Rock and Hop, featuring Classic, Custom and Vintage cars, Bikes and Caravans from across New Zealand. 4 days of Rock and Roll vibe!

16th March 2023
LEVELS RACEWAY FUN
With different grades of cruising on the track there is something for everyone in our Levels Raceway day. Get to cruise the track with your friends in your car, a fun day out for everyone and every type of vehicle.

17TH MARCH 2023
GERALDINE.NZ FRIDAY CRUISE
We leave Caroline Bay to cruise to the picturesque town of Geraldine. There will be plenty happening on the village green, and Geraldine Auto Restorations will have their hall of fame open, the vintage car museum will be running taxi rides to show you around.

17TH MARCH 2023
FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE
Friday night we have the Main Street Cruise. A highlight for many this will take you through the main streets of Timaru, Pleasant Point and Temuka. Wave to the crowds, make some noise and take in the awesome atmosphere. Stop in Temuka for the Main Street Party, it’s all about the atmosphere everyone has come out to see you and your amazing vehicles. Make some noise, wave toot and let them know you are here for some fun.

18TH MARCH 2023
SATURDAY
Saturday is the big show and shine gala day, with cars on display at Caroline Bay. Stalls, bands, food, competitions, Best Dressed Awards and the funky fashion parade. We finish with the vehicle prizegiving and the Lucky Ticket draw. Saturday opens to the public from 10am to 4pm. With crowds of well over 15,000 it is always a great day out.

17TH & 18TH MARCH 2023
FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTY WITH US
Rock your nights away with us. Friday night we have our Piston’s and Petticoat’e’s Rock and Roll Party in The Caroline Bay Hall. Rock and Roll to New Zealand’s Premier Rock and Roll entertainer Che Orton and his band Four on the Floor. Saturday night party with us again with our very own band Shalow accompanied by Doug Blakie.

19TH MARCH 2023
SUNDAY
Join us back down the Bay for breakfast in the Hall from 8am. Then we take a leisurely cruise to Oamaru to enjoy the old victorian precinct. For those who have tour tickets booked you can enjoy your tour of Riverstone castle.

Details and register here

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