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Just some of the happenings coming up in Christchurch and Canterbury in the near future. For a comprehensive list of events visit www.bethere.co.nz
| AUGUST 2008 | ||
| MTV Snow Jam | ||
| 16 August, 2008 3pm | Terrace Downs, Methven | Free concert set amongst a world class luxury resort. |
| SEPTEMBER 2008 | ||
| SCAPE | ||
| 19 September - 2 November 2008 | Christchurch | The 5th Biennial of Art in Public Spaces challenges the central city and both its structures and people to redefine their perception of 'public space'. |
| Body Festival | ||
| 25 September - 12 October 2008 | Christchurch | 2008 brings another 18 days of workshops, performances, films and parties all celebrating the human body and physical activity. |
| The Antarctic Festival | ||
| 26 September - 3 October 2008 | Christchurch | Christchurch is the gateway to Antarctica, and this festival helps celebrate the cities link with this great white wilderness. |
| OCTOBER 2008 | ||
| French Fest | ||
| 10 and 11 October 2008 | Akaroa | Join the residents of Akaroa as they celebrate being the first French settlement in New Zealand, with entertainment, activities and of course great food and wine! |
| Beca Heritage Week | ||
| 17 - 27 October 2008 | Christchruch | Beca Heritage Week 2008 theme – Retrospective: Christchurch Life, Architecture and Design 1940s-1970s - will take you through the 40 years following the end of World War II, from immediate post – war times, to the Rock and Roll of the 50s and the Rockers and Mods of the swinging Sixties through to the disco decade of the ‘70s. |
| NOVEMBER 2008 | ||
| New Zealand Cup and Show Week |
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| 7 - 16 November 2008 | Christchurch | Christchurch's premier spring festival, don't miss out on the racing, fashion, agriculture and music on offer where style and fun combine. |
| JANUARY 2009 | ||
| World Buskers Festival | ||
| 22 January - 1 February 2009 | Christchurch | Laughter is the same in any language and the worldwide line up of artists proves this year after year. Turning 16 in 2009 this is one sweet 16th not to be missed. |
| MARCH 2009 | ||
| Ellerslie International Flower Show | ||
| 11 - 15 March 2009 | North Hagley Park, Christchurch | The Garden City plays host to New Zealands biggest Flower Show, brand new to Christchurch this is an exciting extravaganza of colour, design and entertainment. |
