Upcoming Events in Nelson, Tasman
Following on from the success of last year’s Beach Clean-Up event, we’re inviting other local businesses and the community again to join in our efforts to clean up Tāhunanui Beach, the inlet, the Back Beach and surroundings as part of New Zealand’s largest movement against litter during Clean Up Week 2024.
Clean Up Week is a nationwide initiative focusing the community’s attention on how much litter is polluting our environment.
Last year, approx. 67,200 volunteers took part in 627 clean-up events across Aotearoa and collected a total of 652 tonnes of waste over an area equivalent to 5,728 rugby fields.
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive is a celebration of classic style.
The 2024 event takes place on Sunday, September 29th. It is an on-road motoring event, uniting pre-1980 designed classic cars, encouraging drivers and passengers around the world to dress dapper and drive for men’s health.
All funds raised are invested in vital research and programs for prostate cancer and men’s mental health by Movember.
Sculpt Nature was first launched in 2022 as a 9-day eco-sculpture symposium and competition hosted by the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. The aim of the competition is to bring together the creative arts and conservation sectors through a symposium event that focuses on using natural materials. The sculptors’ work will inspire a greater connection between the public and the natural environment while spreading the message of ecosystem restoration to the wider community.
Artist application forms are available on the website, along with other updates and important information. Closing date for applications is 30 June 2024.
The Nelson Arts Festival returns for its 30th festival this spring, bringing 11 days of unmissable arts experiences for and with Whakatū, including the iconic Mask Carnivale on Friday 1 November.
Showcasing New Zealand and International Dancers, the 73rd National Dance Championships come to Nelson for the first time.
Join and admire dancers of all age groups competing to be recognised as NZ’s top dancers.
Expect high energy performances, in the art of Ballroom and Latin.
This family friendly event is bound to excite and entertain you with its amazing costumes and music.
Door sales for general admission available on the day.
A festival to celebrate all things cider…
Taste over 100 varieties of cider, from NZ’s best cider makers.
The 2024 Cider Award’s winning ciders will be announced and ready to sample, along with all-day live music, local artisan food trucks and a dedicated kids zone.
It’s an event for the whole family! under 18yr free with a parent/guardian.
Tickets on sale NOW!
Following a very successful event in 2023, Rotary Club of Richmond is once again presenting a Nelson region show of premier Motorhomes, Caravans, campers, ebikes, industry related suppliers and manufactures on our Holiday Park grounds.
Over a 2 day weekend of fun, food and great displays, this year they plan to introduce a new category ‘Outdoor’, inviting camping, boat industry, water leisure craft and related industries to join our fantastic event. This event is run by Rotary & Friends of Rotary volunteers with all profits going directly back into our local community projects.
Whether you’re after an electrifying road race right through the centre of Whakatū-Nelson, or you want to take to the trails and test your endurance amongst the tranquil native forest, The Spectacle has an option for everyone!
And to truly make this an event to remember, they’re bringing some of the best milers in the world (the 1609m kind), to beautiful Whakatû-Nelson to go head to head on the roads.
It’s an event not to be missed.
If it’s on, it’s on www.itson.co.nz. It’s On is the official event calendar for the Nelson Tasman region and the place to look for any and all upcoming events in the area.