It’s time for a good old-fashioned treasure hunt! #FMGhaystackhunt Each round has two hunts – one for 5-year-olds and under, the other for 6-10-year-olds. You’ll need to register on the day with the helpful team from FMG! Happening at 10
The top men and women of each of the three NZ Arboricultural Association regions will compete in a huge battle of speed and agility. The teams will compete in the footlock (a timed 12 metre speed event) and work climbing event. The
Gear up a pony and go for a ride! Taranaki Kidz Kartz club is focused on teaching children how to care for and gear up a pony and then go for a ride! No experience is necessary, come along and
This is your child’s chance to drive a digger by themselves under the watchful supervision of a Hireways professional Three diggers are available. Running Saturday & Sunday between 10am & 3:30pm. sponsored by
Kids ‘n Country with Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North Not forgetting kids are the rural sports stars of the future, here are some fun events just for them. Start Time Activity All Day 10.00 3.30pm Kids Tree Climbing Interislander Kids Kartz
The FMG Egg Roulette will have you in stitches. Competitors sit opposite each other with a tray of five hard-boiled eggs and one fresh egg. The toss winner decides who will go first. Each player takes it in turn selecting
NZ Coal Shoveling Championship ‘Have-a-go’ open sessions, Sunday 10:30am 12:30am National Championship, Sunday 11:30am 12:30pm How quickly could you shift a ton of coal into a hopper? The world record for a team of two shoveling half a ton is
We’re proud to present the Sir Eion Edgar Southern Hemisphere Highlander Champion in association with regional Highland Games associations around Aotearoa. This event is massive (in every way!). New Zealand’s biggest men and women compete in traditional ‘heavy’ events from
The Bill Tapley Memorial Cowpat Tossing in association with the Manawatu branch of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. This is your chance to get your hands dirty and have a go at this classic Kiwi sport. The event is named
The New Zealand Speed Shearing Championship Top ranked men and women shearers in the country are competing for the eighth annual New Zealand Speed Shearing Championship. With heats and finals, they’ll battle on stage against the clock. Unbelievably, the fastest
A great family weekend of traditional sports, entertainment and heaps of opportunities to have a go.