New Zealand Cup and Show Week in Christchurch

New Zealand Cup and Show Week in Christchurch is a happening event on New Zealand's social calendar. It is that time of the year when racing, fashion, food and lifestyle come together create a carnival mood that is high on action, energy and adventure. Christchurch explodes into action with New Zealand Cup Week which includes the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Galloping and Trotting Cups. Fashion events like the Canterbury Fashion Collections and Awards and the ‘Best Dressed’ at the races show the best of haute couture.

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New Zealand Cup and Show Week in Christchurch is an excellent time to visit the beautiful land. This can be your dream adventure holiday with friends, fashion, food, wine, racing and a taste of country living.

There are three broad categories # Racing Events, Fashion Events and Country Events under which you will find several different events and shows.

The New Zealand Cup week includes the New Zealand Galloping, Trotting and Greyhound Cups, Ladies Day, Guineas Day and Show Day race meetings.

Addington and Riccarton Racecourses celebrate the finest New Zealand has to offer both on and off the track.

The racing events include Greyhound Racing, New Zealand Bloodstock 1000 Guineas, Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup, Coupland’s Bakeries Mile Race, Lindauer Race and Christchurch Casino New Zealand 2000 Guineas and First Sovereign Trust New Zealand Cup.

The Canterbury Fashion Collection and Awards evening launches the festival, showcasing the latest line of designs from the big names and houses of Canterbury fashion.

Last year, the techno-fashion creation was a big hit with the models walking the ramp showcasing the designs and patterns.

The fashion events include Canterbury Fashion Collections and Awards, New Zealand Techno Fashion Creations, Fashion For and After the Races and Fashion at The Races.

With the Country Events, the country meets the town at the nationally renowned Royal New Zealand Show where visitors have a chance to experience the charm of country living.

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