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Canterbury wedding fever!

Monday, 19 September 2011, 11:14 am | Canterbury A and P Association

Entries for the Wedding On Show competition may have only been open for one week but organisers have announced that they have already received 30 entries. More >>

I Do…at the Show

Monday, 12 September 2011, 9:49 am | Canterbury A and P Association

Eagerly anticipated by Cantabrians each year, the Canterbury A&P Show is a celebration of all things agricultural combined with entertainment, education and popular culture, unique to Christchurch. This year one lucky Canterbury couple will have a lot more ... More >>

Best in Show EVOO a sellout

Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 10:19 am | Canterbury A and P Association

A Tuscan Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Cairnmuir Olives, recipient of the Best in Show Trophy at the 2010 New Zealand Gourmet Oil Competition, sold out before the end of the 2010/2011 season. More >>

Supreme Champion wine a sellout

Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 11:55 am | Canterbury A and P Association

The recipient of the Supreme Champion Wine In Show at the 2010 International Aromatic Wine Competition, West Brook Winery, are pleased to announce that their winning wine West Brook Marlborough Gewurztraminer 2010 has sold out. More >>

Competing for showing success

Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 1:38 pm | Canterbury A and P Association

Farmers working towards winning a top title during this spring’s showing season can begin preparations with entries now open for the Canterbury A&P Show, held Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 November at Canterbury Agricultural Park in Christchurch. More >>

Country’s best lamb from paddock to plate

Monday, 15 November 2010, 11:42 am | Canterbury A and P Association

From 85 entries in the 2010 Mint Lamb Competition, Featherston farmers M & R McConachy have taken the top title with their Texel lamb named the country’s best, from paddock to plate. More >>

It’s a record breaking Show!

Thursday, 11 November 2010, 5:05 pm | Canterbury A and P Association

As well as breaking an attendance record on the opening day, this year’s Canterbury A&P Show has broken the Guinness World Record for the greatest number of people leapfrogging at a single venue. More >>

What’s new at the Show

Thursday, 28 October 2010, 3:40 pm | Canterbury A and P Association

Shane Cortese and The Tornadoes; Rock Solid FMX; Comedians Dai Henwood and Paul Ego; Duck Herding Demonstrations; Lifestyle & Leisure Pavilion; BeThere Bicycle Band More >>

He’s a lumberjack and he’s okay

Thursday, 28 October 2010, 10:59 am | Canterbury A and P Association

World record breaking speed-climber Stirling Hart will be wowing audiences at this year’s Canterbury A&P Show with Extreme Pole Climbing demonstrations on the Village Green daily. More >>

Wine results for 2010 competition

Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 11:27 am | Canterbury A and P Association

Results for this year’s International Aromatic Wine Competition have been announced with a total of 241 medals awarded including 15 Gold Medals, 42 Silver Medals and 152 Bronze Medals, from 377 entries. More >>

Calling all leapfroggers

Friday, 1 October 2010, 9:39 am | Canterbury A and P Association

An exciting Guinness World Record attempt at Leap Frog will take place during this year’s Canterbury A&P Show. The attempt will be held at Canterbury Agricultural Park in the main arena at 12.45pm on Thursday 11 November. More >>

Over $120,000 in Show prize money up for grabs

Friday, 3 September 2010, 12:00 pm | Canterbury A and P Association

Livestock exhibitors are encouraged to get their entries in for this year’s Canterbury A&P Show with over $120,000 in Show prize money up for grabs. More >>

MasterChef joins panel in search for top oil

Thursday, 2 September 2010, 10:28 am | Canterbury A and P Association

Entries are now open for the New Zealand Gourmet Oil Competition, with New Zealand’s first ever MasterChef winner Brett McGregor joining the judging panel. Organised by the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association and held in conjunction with ... More >>

The Canterbury Show is back!

Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 10:26 am | Canterbury A and P Association

The Canterbury A&P Association is celebrating tradition, with the naming of its annual Show reverting back to the well known and established ‘Canterbury A&P Show’. More >>

Canterbury looks ahead to 2010

Friday, 5 March 2010, 3:52 pm | Canterbury A and P Association

The Canterbury A&P Association has released their Annual Report announcing results for the financial year ending 31 December 2009. The results were positive despite the impact of bad weather affecting Show attendance. A modest surplus of $35,013 ... More >>

Canterbury Boys and Girls Ag Day Results

Thursday, 19 November 2009, 4:40 pm | Canterbury A and P Association

The Boys and Girls Agricultural Club Championship Day was held today at Canterbury Agricultural Park. Outlying Canterbury Primary Schools were given the opportunity to compete in livestock judging, similar to what they would experience at an A&P ... More >>

Canterbury Holds Mini Showday at the Park

Monday, 16 November 2009, 1:07 pm | Canterbury A and P Association

It’s an annual tradition which takes place the week after the Show; the 2009 Boys and Girls Agricultural Club Championship Day will take place at Canterbury Agricultural Park at 10am on Thursday 19 November. Organised by the Canterbury A&P Association, ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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