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Events & Activities

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

LINE DANCING AT LUNCH TIME - FREE

Come along to next weeks session to have a go!

Thursday 22 October | 12 pm to 1.30 pm | Manchester Square, Feilding

Join Ruahine Line Dancing Feilding for a lunchtime Have- A-Go - FREE for all ages.

ROBOTIC DAIRY FARM TOUR

Monday 26 October (Labour Day) | 10.30 am | Bunnythorpe

Guided tour. Learn about sustainable, organic farming. Watch as our cows walk from the paddock to be milked when they choose, pat Smoochy who is one of our pet cows, and sample milk from The Milk Barn - delicious, nutritious Biogro certified organic fresh farm milk from A2 cows. Please enquire for more tour info. Tour is best suited for children aged over 8 years.

Cost: $10 per adult, donated to our local schools. One child/teen under 18 attends free with every adult. To Book: Email Amy at robotfarmnz@gmail.com

THE GREAT RURAL DEBATE + DINNER

Thursday 29 October | 5.30 pm to 10 pm | 30 Monteith Street, Halcombe

Federated Farmers North vs South go head‑to‑head in a lively debate: “The Grass is Greener in the Manawatū /Rangitīkei.” Hosted by MC Minister Todd McClay, with dinner included. A night of opinions, great food, and classic rural humour.Halcombe School Hall. Limited tickets available.

$35pp includes dinner. Cash Bar available. BOOK HERE

COUNTRY HALL SHINDIG

Saturday 30 October | 7 pm to 11pm | Glen Oroua Hall, 523 Milner Road, Glen Oroua

A Fun filled country hall fundraiser featuring live 6-piece band After Five, playing 60s-90s hits. Includes continuous supper, bar and silent auction. Fundraising for Glen Oroua Hall society Weather proofing project. Tickets through Eventfinda HERE

MONTH LONG ACTIVITIES

FEILDING FARMERS MARKET

Every Friday | 8.30 am to 1 pm

A full on month of demonstrations and activities a the market. More Details HERE

GUIDED TOURS AT THE COACH HOUSE MUSEUM

Every Friday | 1.30 pm

Step inside Manawatū’s rural past with a guided tour of our iconic museum — try your hand at rope making and corn chucking. $15 per adult & $5 per child includes a rural activity and a cuppa.

HARRISONS GARDEN CENTRE - GROW A GIANT SUNFLOWER - FREE

Kids can pot up their own Giant Sunflower to take home, complete with care instructions to help it grow tall all summer long.

HOSPITALITY CHALLENGE - MANAWATŪ'S GREAT LAMB DISH

Vote for a chance to Win!! Try some of the tasty lamb dishes on offer at participating restaurants in the Manawatū District and go in the draw for an amazing prize package. More details HERE

PEDLEYS COLOUR COMPETITION - FREE

Rural month colouring competition with FREE sunflower seeds from Pedleys Nursery. Pick up from 32 Queen Street.

LUTTERELLS WHITE PINE GARDENS & MUSEUM

Open by appointment | 5th to 31st October | 1235 Pohangina Road

Luttrells White Pine Gardens and Working Pioneer Museum is dedicated to doing its part to preserve the natural and history of New Zealand for the benefit of present and future generations through awareness appreciation and education.

RURAL THEMDED BUSINESS WINDOW DISPLAY

Vote for a chance to Win!! Check out the Rural themed window displays in participating Feilding Businesses and vote for your favourite for a chance to win a prize . More details HERE

SPRING BLOOM GARDEN & NURSEY

Take a guided tour through this gorgeous country garden on Thursdays and Saturdays - book via springbloomoffice@gmail.com, $10ea. Visit the nursery & shop Sun, Mon, Tue 10am-4pm.

RURAL THEMED COMPETITION & YOUTH ART EXHIBITION - FREE TO ENTER

Feilding & District Art Society| 104 Manchester Street

Calling all young artists aged 4-14! Create your best rural-themed artwork and bring it to the Feilding Art Centre before the end of October for your chance to win exciting prizes and have your masterpiece featured in our Youth Art Exhibition throughout November. Pop into the Feilding Art Centre during October to pick up your entry form, then drop off your fabulous artwork. Join us for the exhibition opening and awards at 3pm on 7 November as we celebrate the creativity and talent of our young artists. We can't wait to see your wonderful rural-inspired creations! Visit the Feilding Art Centre between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday, throughout October 2026 to collect your entry information and submit your artwork. Join us for the Youth Art Exhibition Opening and Awards at 3pm on Saturday 7 November 2026 as we celebrate the creativity of our young artists. www.feildingartsociety.com

SALEYARD TOURS

FREE | Every Friday for the month of October

Saleyard tours will be free for local residents for the month of October. Come and check out the largest saleyards in the southern hemisphere, and get an insight into this massively important national economic and agricultural hub located in Feilding's CBD. Bookings are required and subject to availability. To book email info@feildingpromotion.co.nz

RURAL WALKS & GARDENS

Walks

Gardens

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Discover friendly Feilding and Manawatū District NZ; a great place to stop, shop and eat while you play and explore our spectacular landscape from the mountains to the sea.

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Community spirit is alive and well in friendly Feilding’s events. Our events help us to celebrate, encourage cultural and community interaction, enrich lives, and build memories.

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