World Buskers Festival - the largest international street
performers' festival in Australasia.
The Methven Summer School 5 days of high quality, educational, informative and fun courses, based at Mt Hutt College, Methven (9 - 13 January 2006).
February
Christchurch Festival of Flowers - an international
floral celebration in the garden city. Includes the Christchurch
Cathedral floral carpet, prize-winning garden tours, Botanic
Gardens big day, and the flower fairies' magical garden.
Food
and Wine Festival of Canterbury - Canterbury's
premier display of selected wines and food in Hagley Park.
Speights Coast to Coast multi-sports event - involves
238 km/148 miles of kayaking, mountain running and cycling
from the West Coast to Christchurch on the East Coast.
March
Le Race - the South Island's largest cycling event
starts in Cathedral Square and finishes in Akaroa. A great course
with spectacular views.
April
Akaroa Frenchfest - a celebration of Akaroa's
French history and heritage - includes films, music, local food,
wine and family entertainment.
The New Zealand Walking and Adventure Festival is held around the Canterbury region on the 1st and 2nd April 2006, it includes guided walks and a number of adventure activities such as Jet Boat rides, horse riding, and rafting
August
Christchurch International Jazz Festival -
a feast of jazz, wine and food featuring top international, national
and local talent.
September
The Press Christchurch Writers Festival 2006 is just around the corner. The main event, with over 40 sessions and 17 international authors runs over the long weekend of September 8-10.
October
Kaikoura Seafest - savour sea fare on the first Saturday
in October.
November
Showtime Canterbury - Christchurch's annual
carnival full of activities including an agricultural and pastoral
show, harness racing, gallops, and fashion.
"Christchurch on the Rhine - Cologne upon Avon"
- unique public carnival function to be held in the Caledonian
Hall, 135 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, on Saturday, 11th November
2006.
