Dannevirke Garden & Craft Expo 18 October 2008, Totara College, Ruahine St, Dannevirke
Now in its 14th year, the Expo is known for the quality plants, outdoor goods and wide range of crafts that are on sale from over 75 siteholders. Visitors to the event, part of the Dannevirke Spring Festival, enjoy its friendly atmosphere, the Children's Carnival area, $2 envelope prizes and plenty of good food. A great day out for the whole family.
Open 10.00am - 3.00pm; Admission $4.00, Children free;
Tickets- Totara College, P.O. Box 152, Dannevirke.
Contact Tel +64 6 374 6165; Fax +64 6 374 6170
Email: reception@totaracollege.schoolzone.net.nz Website: totaracollege.googlepages.com
Taranaki Rhododendron Festival 31 October - 9 November 2008, New Plymouth & Taranaki
The Taranaki Rhododendron & Garden Festival is recognised as this country’s finest regional celebration of gardens and gardeners.
Almost 50 gardens open their gates during this popular garden festival. Showcasing some of the most outstanding gardens, parks and open spaces in New Zealand, the festival includes the highest number of gardens of National and Regional Significance in the country.
Contact Tel +64 (0)6 759 8412; Email: enquiries@rhodo.co.nz Website: www.rhodo.co.nz Dunedin Rhododendron Festival 30 October - 2 November 2008
Enjoy the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the festival in 2008 with the various events, garden tours, exhibitions and workshops on offer.
Ticket prices: Contact the festival for details.
Tel +64 (0)3 453 5521 Email: info@rhododunedin.co.nz Website: www.rhododunedin.co.nz Art in a Garden 30 October - 2 November 2008, Flaxmere 128 Westenra's Road, Hawarden, North Canterbury Art in a Garden is an unique three and a half day event celebrating the joys of bringing art and sculpture to a garden gallery. It is a moving experience to find a wonderful piece of sculpture set in the right place to enhance what the sculptor had in mind. There will be emphasis on many cultural aspects of our lives and fun activities for children all designed to foster an interest in the arts.
Hours: 30 Oct-4.30pm-7.30pm; 31 Oct and 1-2 Nov-10.00am-5.00pm Ticket prices: Adults $15; Children under 12 Free; Early purchase - before 19 October $12 Tickets available from Alison Meyer, Clarevale, Hawarden 7385, North Canterbury, or Ballantynes in Christchurch
Tel +64 (0)3 314 4247 Email a.meyer@xtra.co.nz Website (with map)- www.artinagarden.co.nz
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