Winton Open Day
Winton Open Day is a large community event held yearly. Every shop is open, a large market is held in the Memorial Hall and along Meldrum Street. There are loads of activities on like teddy bears picnic, live music and entertainment. Check out the photo gallery from Winton Open Day 2017 to see all the action.
To apply to have a stall at the market please download a form here: 2018 Stallholder Registration Form . Applications close 5th October 2018.
Download an entry form to enter the Colouring Competition here : Winton Open day 2018 Colouring Competition Entries close 16th November 2018
Twilight Golf Fundraiser
St Thomas School PTA 2 yearly fundraiser Twilight Golf. Friday 23 November 2018 4pm. See flyer for More details....
Southern Artisan Christmas Fete
Saturday 24th November 2018
$10 gate entry on the day, cash only or pre-book your gourmet lunch box ticket with a glass of bubbles by emailing jane@southernfete.co.nz
The Southern Artisan Christmas Fete is once again locked in for a pre-Christmas shopping extravaganza! This years event is on Saturday 24th November so get a group together for quality artisan shopping from all over the country set in a beautiful garden setting.
The Southern Artisan Christmas Fête is held within the beautiful gardens of The Hideaway 201 - just 5 minutes out of Winton - central to all of Southland and a must-see for garden and shopping enthusiasts.
A great atmosphere and a fantastic selection of quality artisan stallholders from all over the South Island make this an outing not to be missed. Shop for gifts and handmade wares that you won't see anywhere else - homewares, Christmas gifts, art & sculpture, garden plants, womens and childrens clothing, jewellery, linen, homewares and outdoor furniture. A perfect start to your Christmas shopping or just to enjoy a day out in the country coupled with hand selected quality gifts, live music, craft-brewed beers, cider and delicious artisan food. Each year new exhibitors are added to the fête so don't miss checking out these fabulous new stallholders!
There are always new exhibitors each year with gorgeous artisan wares. The Hideaway restaurant & Boardroom will be open on-site in the garden on the day of the fete for lunch, platters & coffee (no bookings sorry).Live music plays throughout the day so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Each year local music is played from the deck of the house in the food area. The fête will be held regardless of weather. No dogs, BYO or picnics please. There will be Eftpos facilities on site but a cheque book and cash is always handy!
The fete will be held on Saturday, 24th November 2018 from 10am-4pm at The Hideaway 201, just 5 minutes out of Winton and 20 minutes out of Invercargill, off the main Invercargill-Winton highway at Lochiel. Get a group together and don't miss this premier Southland event!
Purchase your day pass for just $35 including a gourmet lunch box, complimentary glass of bubbles or juice and your gate entry
The Southern Artisan Christmas Fête is proud to support local community groups in fundraising efforts: Winton Lions Club and Lochiel School for 2018 and is proudly sponsored by Mediaworks.
Winton Theatre Restaurant
Quality Meal, Quality Local Southland Entertainment. Wednesday night show might be a supper instead of a full meal (ticket price will reflect the difference and the bar will still be open) Thursday, Friday, Saturday will be full buffet meal from Country Manor and a fun/risque/quality vocal show reflecting the best talent we can find..... more details to follow ....
NZ Supercross Championship 2018
More details released soon....
Christmas Winton Community Market
Winton Community Christmas Market. 10am to 1pm. Presbyterian Church Complex, Meldrum Street Winton. Loads of amazing stalls with handcrafted items and delicious food. Onsite Cafe. Family friendly with a welcoming atmosphere. Pop along and have a browse around.
2019 Otautau Car Show
Awesome vehicles, yummy food, craft stalls, kids rides and live band playing , theres something for everyone!!
Date - Saturday 23rd February
Time - 11.00am
Venue - Holt Park , Otautau
Pre-registrations $15, on the day $20
Gate entries - Adults $5 Kids under 12 - Free
The link to pre-register will be posted on the page soon.
Winton Fun Run
2019 Fun Run Winton
Sunday 3rd March - Central Southland College
More details to come
Walk, Run or Bike... 2.5, 6 or 12km