Check out this year’s event programme
What’s On
We are pleased to be able to offer this great list of events that require your support to make them successful.
Please contact individual club contacts for more details on the events.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for any last-minute changes to any events on the programme.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Ashburton Wheels Week Plus
2023 Events
Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains Classic Car Run
Registration: 9.00am – 10.15am at the Ashburton Show Grounds Depart from Ashburton 10.30am.
Note that everybody is welcome to participate with any car, finish at Mt Peel. Cost $20 per vehicle.
There will be NO food or drinks to purchase this year, please take a picnic lunch.
Contact: Owen Moore 0274 433 797
Ashburton Speedway Assn (2 days of racing)
Seafield Road adjacent to the Ashburton Airport, from 12.00 pm.
Day 1: Street Stocks, Adult Ministocks, Production Saloons, C Grade, CTRA – NZ Speedway Wingless Sprint Car Title, CTRA – NZ Youth Ministocks Title. $15.00 adult, $25.00 for a two-day pass, Gold Card holders $10.00/day, under 14 free (must be accompanied by an adult).
Contact: Andrew Wakelin 021 919 538
Ashburton Vintage Car Club Swap Meet
86 Maronan Road, Tinwald, 7.30am – 2.30pm.
A collection of stalls including all things motoring and a wide range of bric–a–brac. $5.00 per person entry (Children U15 free with paying adult). Sites $25.00 (Includes 1 person entry).
Contact: Bookings, Karen Bell 021 0243 1955 Convener, Noel Batty 308 4003
Americar Rod & Custom Club Car Show
Americar Clubrooms, Maronan Road, 11am – 4pm.
Displays of beautiful vehicles and Rocker cover racing to keep you entertained plus car balancing competitions. $2.00 entry. Display vehicles free.
Contact: Graeme Cooper 0274 837 520 graemecooper@plainsirrigators.co.nz
Originals Motorcycle Show and Shine
RSA Cox Street Ashburton, 11.00am – 4.00pm.
Open to all makes and models to be on site from 9.00am. Entry $10.00 per bike, prizes for Top 10 bikes. Gold coin entry.
Contact: Gerald McKenzie 021 259 4761 meandmac@xtra.co.nz
The Plains Railway Heritage Precinct – “Wheels of Yester-Year”
Maronan Road, Tinwald, 11am – 4pm.
Train Rides, Vintage Machinery, Museum Village open, Hand Craft Display. Browse through the Ashburton Fire Museum, the Ashburton Woodworkers and Lynn Woodworking Museum – take a miniature Train Ride with the Ashburton Steam & Model Engineers. Hot food and coffee available.
Find us on Facebook. Admission is a cash donation.
Ashburton Car Club SprayMarks Motorkhana
SprayMarks yard, Dobson Street, Ashburton.
$40.00 per person entry fee to compete; enter on the day. Cars must be roadworthy to warrant of fitness standard.
Contact: Kim Adams – 027 907 4001 admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz
Ashburton Speedway Assn
Seafield Road adjacent to the Ashburton Airport, from 12.00 pm.
Day 2: CTRA – NZ Speedway Wingless Sprint Car Title, CTRA – NZ Youth Ministock Title, C Grade, Stockcars, Production Saloons & Saloons. $15.00 adult, $25.00 for a two-day pass, Gold Card holders $10.00/day, under 14 free (must be accompanied by an adult).
Contact: Andrew Wakelin 021 919 538
Ashburton Motorcycle Club TT
Location TBC. Competitors to pay entry fee. Vintage MX & Club TT.
More details on Facebook and My Rides.
Contact: Karen Dalgety 027 450 6705
Ashburton Aviation Museum
This wonderful collection will be open for viewing from 1.00pm until 4.00pm, Seafield Road Ashburton. Entry $10 adult, children free.
Contact: Owen Moore 03 308 3442 or 0274 344 797
Mid Canterbury 4X4 Club
Play day at the 4WD Park located at the river end of Cochranes Road just off Beach Road, starting at 1.00pm. Weather dependant. Follow us on Facebook.
Contact: John McDonald 021 464 639 or Doug Cain 027 843 8416
Regent Cinema – Ashburton
235 Wills Street Ashburton, 7.00pm start.
Movie night “Born Racer” will be showing.
Contact: 03 307 1230
Mid Canterbury Connector Community Transport Service
Transport into Ashburton Township on demand, Monday to Friday between 9am to 4.30pm, for people living in towns around the district/in rural areas. A small charge applies. Booking required.
Contact: 03 928 8164
Ashburton Street Sprint 2023 – Fuelled by KFC
Riverside Industrial Estate, 8.30 am. Entry from Robinson Street past Roscos Auto Dismantlers.
Watch one car at a time as they race against the clock, down to a two-car run off on Sunday. Public admission $10.00 per adult, under 16 free.
Contact: Kim Adams 027 907 4001 admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz
Patersons Funeral Services Wheelchair Basketball
Canterbury Wheelies vs Ashburton Celebs
BBMC Stadium, Oxford Street, Ashburton at 2.00 pm.
Come and see the Canterbury Wheelies wheelchair basketball team take on a local celebrity team. Gold coin donation.
Contact: Pauline Paterson 03 308 7474
Family Fun Bike Ride
Meet at 1.30pm at the south end of the Ashburton Bridge to cycle to Lake Hood. Suitable for families and individuals.
Contact: Ross Butterick 0274 778 068
Ashburton Street Sprint 2023 – Fuelled by KFC
Riverside Industrial Estate. Entry Robinson Street past Roscos Auto Dismantlers.
Second day of racing against the clock, be there for the top 32, reducing to find the top two qualifying times to find the finalists. Public admission $10.00 per adult, under 16 free.
Contact: Kim Adams 027 907 4001 admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz
Mayfield Lions Trail Ride
Promising a great day’s trail riding40 Hinds Gorge Road Montalto, Mayfield.
Entry fees: 16yrs and over $60, 11yrs to 15yrs $40, 10yrs and under $20. Spectators welcome.
Contact: Grenville Button 027 2914 1239
Ashburton Aviation Museum
This wonderful collection of aircraft and memorabilia will be open for viewing from 1.00pm until 4.00pm, Seafield Road Ashburton. Entry $10 adult, children free.
Contact Owen Moore on 03 308 3442 or 0274 344 797
Regent Cinema Ashburton
235 Wills Street Ashburton. 7.00pm start.
Movie night “Love the Beast” will be showing.
Contact: 03 307 1230
Mid Canterbury Connector Community Transport Service
Transport into Ashburton Township on demand, Monday to Friday between 9am to 4.30pm, for people living in towns around the district/in rural areas. A small charge applies. Booking required.
Contact: 03 928 8164
Suzie Morrison & Grant Gordon Memorial Night Trial:
Meet at the MSA Public Bar, Havelock Street Ashburton.
Entries on the night. Documentation starting 6.30pm, start 7.00 pm. Will need licensed driver, navigator, pens, torch or spotlight, clipboards and road legal. $40.00 per car.
Contact: Kim Adams 027 907 4001 admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz
Ashburton Motorcycle Club Road Ride.
Meeting at 9.30 am, leaving at 10.00 am from Robert Harris on West St.
$10 entry fee. Ride details on Ashburton Motorcycle Club Facebook page.
Contact: Clint Collett 03 302 7156 kawasakicanterburyltd@hotmail.com
Ashburton Aviation Museum
This wonderful collection of aircraft and memorabilia will be open for viewing from 1.00pm until 4.00pm, Seafield Road Ashburton. Entry $10 adult, children free.
Contact Owen Moore on 03 308 3442 or 0274 344 797
Ashburton Family Go Kart Club
A great day of paddock racing, location TBC. Weather dependant. Follow us on Facebook.
Contact: Michael Gallagher 0274 430 453
Classic Boats on Lake Hood
Classic boats will be on display both on and off the water from 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm.
Contact: Geoff Neutze 0274 461 250
Boys & Girls with their Toys at Lake Hood
In conjunction with the Classic Boats, bring along your Motorcycles, Classic Cars, New cars, Old Cars, Hot Rods, Trucks, Fire Engines or Tractors. Just arrive, park up and enjoy the variety of vehicles. Free admission to everyone.
“The Shot” Coffee Cart will be on site.
Regent Cinema Ashburton:
235 Wills Street Ashburton. 7.00pm start.
Movie night “Ford V Ferrari” will be showing.
Contact: 03 307 1230
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