The Show is Back!
Join us and show your support for The Christchurch Show 2024 this November! Operating Thursday, Friday and Saturday (14th to 16th Nov), we invite you to experience an event like no other!
We are excited to showcase everything special Canterbury has to offer, including a range of exciting entertainment, trade and market vendors, livestock judging, amusement rides, family activities, animal exhibitions (Thu/Fri) and the largest range of food trucks in the South Island!
With a reduced online price of $20 for adults, get in early to secure your tickets!
Date
14th-16th November
Time
9.30am - 4.30pm
Location
Canterbury A&P Showgrounds
What to Expect
Experience the very best the region has to offer with an incredible array of retail, trade, food, drink, and market stalls!
The Wine & Food Pavilion will showcase the finest local flavors, while the bustling Market Pavilion brings together all your favorite traders!
Unwind at the bar, where you can take in the lively atmosphere of the show around you. Explore a diverse selection, from exquisite jewelry and tiny homes to artisanal gin and fresh, flavourful salmon.
Plus, don't miss out on the impressive farm machinery, outdoor equipment, cutting-edge agricultural technology, and exhibits from local schools, government groups, and so much more!
Agriculture & Animals
When country comes to town, they bring the best of the best! Showcasing the finest livestock that the region has to offer, no show would be complete without the livestock competitions.
Competitors will vie for the title of best in show, showcasing the finest cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, and even Christmas cakes! (Livestock judging and animal exhibitions will be Thursday/Friday only).
The excitement continues with the thrilling wood chopping events, a display of vintage machinery, and an authentic taste of country life right in the heart of urban Christchurch.
Entertainment
This year’s show promises non-stop entertainment. The thrilling Event Hire fairground will be packed with exciting, adrenaline-pumping rides, while live music and performances will keep the energy high throughout the three days.
Traditional favorites like the animal competitions, Hazlett Farmyard, and Rare Breeds enclosure will be on full display, alongside the Strong Man & Woman Competition.
Don’t miss the exciting new additions, including Drone Racing, Electric Motor Cross, Lawnmower Racing and the return of the crowd-favorite helicopter rides!