Youth Calendar

What's happening in Central Otago

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Lohi Linen Matariki Fashion Show 2026 (Ranfurly)

Sat, 11 July 2026 @ 5.00pm-10.00pm

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Entries Open: IHC Capture the Moment Photography Competition (Online)

Wed, 15 July 2026 - Mon, 15 June 2026

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Mawhiti Tino Rawe / Clever Crustaceans 2026 (Alexandra)

Mon, 1 June 2026 - Mon, 20 July 2026 @ 10.00am - 4.00pm

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Play It Strange National Songwriting Competition 2026 (Online)

Sun, 1 February 2026 - Sun, 26 July 2026

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Checketts McKay Short Story Competition - Open Now!

Mon, 4 May 2026 - Fri, 31 July 2026 @ Entries Open Now!

WoolOn Pink Plaster Challenge 2026 (Alexandra)

Mon, 1 June 2026 - Fri, 31 July 2026

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Current Events

Play It Strange Strange Album Art Competition 2026 (Online)

  • Play It Strange Strange Album Art Competition 2026 (Online)

Sun, 1 February 2026 - Mon, 3 August 2026

This competition seeks 4 artworks to feature as the cover art for each 2026 Play It …

Play It Strange National Songwriting Competition 2026 (Online)

  • Play It Strange National Songwriting Competition 2026 (Online)

Sun, 1 February 2026 - Sun, 26 July 2026

Open to NZ secondary school students in Years 9-13, this flagship competition encourages …

Applications Open for Artstart 2027 (Online)

  • Applications Open for Artstart 2027 (Online)

Sun, 1 February 2026 - Fri, 6 November 2026

We invite young artists (aged 15-18 years) to submit their best artworks. A panel of …

Checketts McKay Short Story Competition - Open Now!

  • Checketts McKay Short Story Competition - Open Now!

Mon, 4 May 2026 - Fri, 31 July 2026 @ Entries Open Now!

2026 will be the first year for The Checketts McKay Short Story Competition. Their …

Central Lakes Polyfest T-Shirt Design Competition 2026 (Online)

  • Central Lakes Polyfest T-Shirt Design Competition 2026 (Online)

Mon, 1 June 2026 - Mon, 7 September 2026

Entries are now being accepted for our annual Central Lakes Polyfest T-shirt Design …

WoolOn Pink Plaster Challenge 2026 (Alexandra)

  • WoolOn Pink Plaster Challenge 2026 (Alexandra)

Mon, 1 June 2026 - Fri, 31 July 2026

Be a part of Central Otago’s premier creative fashion event and create a garment …

OnScreen Short Film Competition 2026 (Online)

  • OnScreen Short Film Competition 2026 (Online)

Mon, 1 June 2026 - Mon, 31 August 2026

We're back! Get your crew together and get ready to make a short film, doco or music …

Light Up Your Hat Competition 2026 (Cromwell)

  • Light Up Your Hat Competition 2026 (Cromwell)

Mon, 1 June 2026 - Sat, 1 August 2026

The iconic Light Up Your Hat competition is a fun and creative event where participants …

Mawhiti Tino Rawe / Clever Crustaceans 2026 (Alexandra)

  • Mawhiti Tino Rawe / Clever Crustaceans 2026 (Alexandra)

Mon, 1 June 2026 - Mon, 20 July 2026 @ 10.00am - 4.00pm

Meet Aotearoa New Zealand’s most famous crustaceans in this hands-on touring …

Lohi Linen Matariki Fashion Show 2026 (Ranfurly)

  • Lohi Linen Matariki Fashion Show 2026 (Ranfurly)

Sat, 11 July 2026 @ 5.00pm-10.00pm

Every July we host our Matariki fashion show — a two-night celebration of design, …

Entries Open: IHC Capture the Moment Photography Competition (Online)

  • Entries Open: IHC Capture the Moment Photography Competition (Online)

Wed, 15 July 2026 - Mon, 15 June 2026

Capture the moment is IHC’s photography competition for New Zealanders with an …