CityLights

Mates In Bowls - Can you handle the jandal??
Thursday January 14, 2010 - Thursday February 11, 2010
Have you got what it takes to play in our summer lawn bowls league - Mates In Bowls?
All you need is a few good mates, a good sense of humour and flat soled shoes. We've got awesome bar prices (to help quench your thirst) and if you've never played before, don't worry, we'll guide you and even provide the bowls! Even better, it doesn't cost a fortune and anyone can play!
Second Series commences 14th January 2010.
Get your game on this summer and check out whether you and your mates can actually ... handle the jandal!

Ragamuffin Festival - As they say in Jamaica, it’s going to be irie!
Saturday January 23 @ Rotorua International Stadium

Yes it’s happening again! For the third consecutive year, Raggamuffin is set to take summer stages by storm, so free your dreadlocks and release your rasta spirit because New Zealand’s biggest reggae music festival is about to blaze its way to Rotorua this January 23rd.

Featuring an all-star line-up of ex-Fugees front man WYCLEF JEAN, son of Bob Marley JULIAN MARLEY, SHAGGY, SEAN KINGSTON plus legends STEEL PULSE and SLY & ROBBIE, fans will be feeling more than alright as they soak up over ten hours funk, dub, hip-hop, soul and of course reggae riddims!

Eves Blue Lake Multisport Festival
Saturday January 30, 2010 - Sunday January 31, 2010
30th- An Aquathon - 5.5 run and 750M swim in the morning andandnbsp;in the afternoon the Hinemoa Swim -2km across the lake (non wetsuit)0r a
2Km Swim (wetsuit) across the lake or a 750M swim.
31st - Sprint Triathlon 750m swim,20km road cycle and 5.5km run
Or a 5.5km run/walk around the lake.
King and Queen of the Lake awarded to the male and female who do the best in all 3 events. -Aquathon, 2km swim and Sprint Triathlon.

101st Rotorua A & P Summer Show
Saturday January 30, 2010 - Sunday January 31, 2010

Agricultural and Pastoral show - Held on one of NZ's most picturesque Show Grounds which is also the venue of the famous Agrodome and Adventure sight - featuring equestrian, harness horse, miniature horse, heavy horse and donkey and mule events, dairy, beef , dexter and highland cattle events, dairy, boer and nubian goat events, black and coloured sheep event, shearing and Axemens competitions, plus entertainment for children and adults, ride on mower racing, and trade and food sites. A great family day out!! Adults $10 - Children 15 and under - Free

Bikewise
Starts: Monday February 1, 2010
Finishes: Sunday February 28, 2010

Lloyd Spiegel - special guest at the BOP Blues Club jam

When: Wednesday February 3, 2010

Chiefs vs Hurricanes
When: Friday February 5, 2010

Gold and Garbage
When: Friday February 5, 2010

Waiariki Graduation
When: Friday February 5, 2010

Lake Rotoma Swim
When: Saturday February 6, 2010

Reggae Summer Slam
When: Saturday February 6, 2010

Whakanuia 2010 - Rotorua's Official Waitangi Day
When: Saturday February 6, 2010

Kingsgate Rotorua Off Road Half Marathon & New Balance 10k Fun Run/Walk
Sunday March 7, 2010
The most spectacular off-road half marathon in the country held in the magnificent Whakarewarewa Forest. The scenic two lap course utilises scenic forest trails and smooth gravel forest roads. An exciting option to the andfrac12; Marathon is the New Balance 10k Fun Run/Walk - this non competitive event is suitable for runners and walkers of all abilities with the course using scenic forest trails and smooth gravel forest roads. All events start and finish at the Waipa Sawmill Recreation area. Special kids events for children aged 4 through to 12 years make this the perfect day out for all the family.

 

Avanti Rotorua to Taupo 100k Flyer
Saturday March 27, 2010

Open to anyone with a bike! This legendary road cycling event takes competitors on a fast, fun and scenic journey from one world famous tourist destination to another.
Cyclists have the option of riding solo or in relay teams of two with drink/aid stations provided along the way.
The event hosted 3800 riders in 2009 and the organizers are expecting to exceed 4000 riders for 2010.
As an added incentive all competitors are eligible to win over $100,000 in spot prizes and giveaways, so dust of that bike and join in the fun.
100k, what a great milestone!

Soundshell Market...
Saturday April 3, 2010 - Monday April 5, 2010
Easter has rolled around again and for three days the Lakefront will be a hive of activity with the Market. Featuringandnbsp;a huge variety of indoor and outdoor stalls, heaps of free parking, crafts, curios and collectables, souvenirs, jewellery, woodware, clothing for all the family, books, glassware and pottery.andnbsp; Stalls selling not only NZ goodies but from all round the world.

New Zealand Forest Industries 2010
Wednesday, 21 April 2010 to Sunday, 25 April 2010
New Zealand Forestry Industries 2010 The New Zealand Forest Industries Expo will be held at the Energy Events Centre - EEC Rotorua in Rotorua and it's all about timber, technology and opportunity.

The car park will be used for displays as well as any heavy machinery which can not be taken into the EEC. A display area next door at the Government Gardens Golf driving range is for heavy equipment and demos.

Events to Come

Events to Come

Events to Come

Rugby World Cup