The exhibition celebrates the release of “The Word Witch” book; an anthology of poems by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by David Elliot

Exhibition of Drawings in oil,pastel, pencil and charcol . Artist Talk 1.30pm Sunday 14th February Valentines day,all welcome, come along for some bubbles and chocolate with your love.

The smash hit show of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is a show like no other!

Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan will speak at the Mt Somers Plunket wine & cheese evening fundraiser. She will talk on how she got to where she is today, and self-sufficient vege gardening.

Diggler Downhill is a Bike Methven event, designed as an easy to enter fun event for all mountian bikers. Lots of prizes and maximum fun.

Annual A&P Show with a fantastic mix of traditional and unique show events including the very popular pig racing.

Steam Train Rides and Pioneer Village

Social tournament. Fundraiser event for club. Mixed doubles - Draw a partner. Sausage sizzle for lunch. Please bring afternoon tea to share. Entries by 10 March.

Part of this Sunday’s Programme Race will take place in the Mt Somers region. All new and old cyclists are most welcome, bring along a friend and find out why cycling is taking off.

Mike King, one of New Zealand's most popular and well-known comedians will be at the Methven Resort Hotel for St Patrick's Day. Buffet meal available from 5:00pm.

Iain Henderson is a successful international jeweller. His gold & sliver sculptures express a conflict within him and the world around, & are inspired by a love for machines and organic forms.

The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality, food market that promotes direct sales from producer to consumer.

Three separate events: fun run/walk, short duathlon, and a long duathlon. Part of a three event series. (Others in Nov & Jan). Individual or teams. All proceeds will be donated to Methven Mini Muscles

A comedy stage show based on the very sucesssful BBC television series Grumpy Old Women.

Held every Saturday fortnight from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Market Central Ashburton features an eclectic mix of market stalls in the Centre of Ashburton township, adjacent to the Ashburton Farmers Market.

Load up the weapons and head into battle mid-March and fight for the first-ever Ashburton Cup at Lake Hood.

Art and Craft stalls, Wine and Food Festival. New Animal Shed to be opened and lots of entertainment. Come and have fun. This years theme: Animals & Entertainment.

A great mix of classic covers and wicked original rock/blues with dazzling lead guitar rifts.

On March 21st the Ashburton Sailing Club will hold a Classic Boats regatta. The lake will be closed for this morning also, and there will be sailing on the southern end in the afternoon.

Held every second Sunday morning on the Main Street of Methven, around the Centennial Oak in the Square. If you don't come for a wander round you are missing something very special!

Agriculture ITO Skills Day

Mid Canterbury Ag ITO AgriAwards Function

After a successful tour of Canada, New Caledonia, South Korea and Europe, Pacific Curls have captivated audiences, and this tour is back by popular demand!

The St Andrew's Church fundraiser at the end of the month promises to be a tasty, arty and potentialy feisty occasion.

Ashburton Club & M.S.A are celebrating their 125th Year Jubaliee. This is one on the many events which are part of it.

Adult teams (corporates and sports clubs) compete for the title of Champion of Champion on Saturday. Then on Sunday, all NZ Secondary Schools repeat the process to find the top school team.

Mt Hutt College PTA invite teams of three to enter for an Ambrose Fun Day at the Methven Golf Course. Students, family and friends all welcome at this fundraiser event.

Arrowsmith Thee Ride consists of a 42km MTB ride/race on Mt Arrowsmith Station that starts and finishes at the woolshed. New: Arrowsmith Thee Run 42km offroad marathon "any tougher & it would rust".

Steam Train Rides and Pioneer Village

Head along to the Methven Races for a memorable day out. Mt Harding Raceway is NZ’s best grass track Harness Racing venue and provides a memorable spectacle for all.