Nelson Festivals & Events

• Taste Nelson Wine & Food Festival
  A showcase for the region's food, wine and entertainment.
• Nelson Jazz in the Park
  A variety of jazz bands from Nelson and around New Zealand.
• Golden Bay A&P Show
  Agricultural displays.
• Nelson Yacht Club Anniversary Regatta
  Fun water activities and entertainment.

March

• Rainbow Rage
  A mountainbike adventure ride/race from St Arnaud through spectacular scenery to Hanmer Springs.

• Nelson Mountain Half Ironman, Maitai Valley
  An event where competitors run, swim, kayak, mountainbike and road cycle.

• Polar Bear Swim
  A mid-winter swim at Kaiteriteri.

• Nelson School of Music Winter Festival
  Local, national and international artists perform in a two-to-three week festival.
• Nelson Two-day Marathon
  Three races over two days at Nelson.

• Scallop Festival, Golden Bay
  A celebration of the scallop season.

• Fringe Festival
  Nelson city celebrates music, visual and performing arts, dance, theatre and workshops with the focus on youth and the avant garde.
• Speights Abel Tasman Coastal Classic Run
  A run from Marahau to Totaranui in the Abel Tasman National Park.

• Nelson Cycleman
  A mountainbike leg from Nelson to Pelorus Bridge on mountainbike, followed by a road cycle to Nelson city.
• Wakatu Hotel Dun Run
  A 25 kilometre run on the Dun Mountain.

• Nelson Jazz Festival
  Local and national bands perform during this week-long festival.
• Sealord Summer Festival
  Six weeks of entertainment in Nelson city.
• Riwaka Beer Festival
  Entertainment, food and beer.