CALENDAR OF EVENTS
This iconic event took place on Friday 9 October if you would like to give feedback or see coverage for the event please click through to our Facebook page here.
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IN MY GARDEN SPRING OPEN DAY
Sunday 11 October | 9.30 am to 11.30 am & 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm | 1701 State Highway 3, Awahuri
Morning session, tour of flower farm and chat about growing flowers for a cutting garden followed by a seed sowing demonstration. Afternoon session, tour of flower farm and chat about how to harvest flowers for cutting followed by a making a handtied bouquet using garden flowers demonstration. Each session includes cold drink and nibbles.
$65pp.Email for more information or booking a spot. hello@inmygarden.co.nz. note - maximum per session is 15 people and minimum is 10 people.
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THE GOOD BERRY FARM - SNEAK PEAK TOUR
Sunday 11 October | 10 – 11 am | 311 Colyton Road Colyton
Get a behind the scenes look before the official opening in January 2027. $5pp donated to Manawatu Riding for disable. The tour will include a walk through our olive grove, blueberry field, solar power generation, and Swiss Valais Blacknose sheep, with Q&A along the way. There will hopefully also be the opportunity to buy a real-fruit ice cream.
$5.00pp - Cash will be collected at the gate but must pre book - BOOK HERE
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LINE DANCING AT LUNCH TIME - FREE
Thursday 15 October & Thursday 22 October | 12 pm to 1.30 pm | Manchester Square, Feilding
Join Ruahine Line Dancing Feilding for a lunchtime demo — then give it a go! Free for all ages.
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THREE OAKS ORGANIC - FROM PADDOCK TO PLATE
Thurday 15 October | 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm | Manawatū Community Hub Libraries, 64 Stafford Street
FREE Event (includes a cuppa)
Discover the journey behind Three Oaks Organic, a certified Manawatū organic farm and dairy producer. Hear their paddock‑to‑plate story and enjoy tasting their delicious milk and yoghurt. Hosted at the Feilding Library. Free to attend but must BOOK HERE
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LIMB-IT-LESS SHAZ DAGG + DINNER - GUEST SPEAKER
Friday 16 October | 6 pm to 8.30 pm | Feilding Golf Club
Celebrate rural strength with Shaz Dagg’s inspiring story of grit, community, and finding a way forward. $5 from every ticket supports the Manawatū-Rangitikei Rural Family Support Trust. Hosted at the Feilding Golf Club. Limited tickets available. Sponsored by FMG Feilding
$30pp includes dinner. Cash Bar available. BOOK HERE
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BLAST FROM THE PAST CINEMA: RURAL MONTH OLD TIME SCREENING
Friday 16 October | 2 pm to 4 pm & 7 pm to 9 pm | 192 Puke Puke Road, Himatangi
Step back in time with a nostalgic evening of rare rural-themed cinema shorts, including locally filmed stories celebrating Manawatū’s farming heritage. Includes popcorn, Jaffas, ice cream, and tea and coffee.
$20 per person. Booking Details: Through Eventfinda or CLICK HERE to email
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EAT STREET & CRAFT MARKET
Sunday 18 October | 10 am to 2 pm | Manchester Square, Feilding
Relax with great food, craft stalls, and live music in the heart of Rural Manawatū. More details HERE
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
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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.
Sponsored by Ray White Feilding, Strautmann, Allan McNeil, Manawatū Cold Store
$35pp includes dinner. Cash Bar available. BOOK HERE
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
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