Cromwell has a large range of sporting and community events that serve both residents and visitors. The following Event Calendar outlines a framework of events, many planned and organised by the Cromwell Promotion Group, and others by private interests. All these, along with normal sporting events/activities, family and community events, provide a host of activities to become involved in.
If you have a special event that will attract people into the Cromwell district, and you consider it appropriate to list on this Event Calendar, then contact the Promotion Group with details as soon as they are confirmed.
For additional information on any of the events listed below please contact Helen Scoles (03 445 0212) or Terry Emmitt ( 03 4450 720 or 0274 849424) or email info@cromwell.org.nz.
Upcoming events in & around Cromwell
06 Feb 2012
Rippon Festival
Venue: Rippon Vineyard
10 Feb 2012 - 12 Feb 2012
Otago/Southland Volunteer Fire Brigade Conference & Competition
25 Feb 2012 - 26 Feb 2012
South Island Country & Town Swim Meet
Venue: Cromwell Swim Centre - expect 200-300 children
25 Feb 2012
Cavalcade 2012 - "Dusty Trails to Cromwell"
- Saturday morning: Parade
- Saturday evening: Hoe-Down
- Cromwell Fair
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04 Mar 2012
Cromwell Races – Gallop South – 150th anniversary
Celebrating 150th anniversary of the first horse race at Cromwell
Contact: Andre Klein (ceo@gallopsouth.co.nz)
17 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012
Relay for Life
Venue: Cromwell Racecourse
07 Apr 2012
Central Motor Speedway – South Island Sprintcar Champs
02 Jun 2012
Cromwell MTB NiteRide
Venue: possibility at Central Motor Speedway
06 Jul 2012 - 15 Jul 2012
Gold 150 Celebrations - "Rush to the Junction"
Celebration Week
- Saturday 7th July: Brass Plaque ceremony
- Saturday 7th July – 10am to 4pm: ‘Stake ya Claim’ event
and Rotary Tunnel Tours
- Saturday 7th July – 6pm to 9pm: Heritage Fashion Parade
- Sunday 8th July – 11am to 3pm: Old Cromwell Town
- Monday 9th July to Friday 13th July: Exhibition at Otago Polytechnic
- Monday 9th top Friday 13th July: Children’s Golden Programme
- The Mall – ‘Mid Winter Mall Party’
- Saturday 14th July: Miner’s Ball – Memorial Hall
- Sunday 15th July: Memorial Services and Cemetery Visits
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