Events Calendar
We love a good car show, big or small.
Check out the events we’ll be at below. Be sure to swing by the Bowdens Own tents for free Naked Glass refills, expert detailing tips, freebies and a yarn about all things cars.
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Mar
19
Caroline Bay Rock & Hop
Caroline Bay, Marine Parade, Timaru Port, Timaru
Mar
19
Caroline Bay Rock & Hop
Caroline Bay, Marine Parade, Timaru Port, Timaru
Where:
- Event: Caroline Bay, Marine Parade, Timaru Port, Timaru
- Bowden's Own Main Streets Cruise: 5.30pm, Marine Parade
- Gala Day Show & Shine: Caroline Bay, Marine Parade
When:
- Event: 19th - 22nd March
- Bowden's Own Main Street Cruise: Friday 20th March
- Gala Day Show & Shine: Saturday 21st March
What to expect:
The Caroline Bay Rock and Hop has become a signature event for South Canterbury, attracting thousands over four vibrant days. Enthusiasts showcase their vehicles, enjoy rock and roll music, and celebrate - all in support of Hospice South Canterbury.
Don't miss the Bowden's Own Main Street's Cruise on Friday Night, 20th March.
Saturday is the HUGE Gala Day Show & Shine at the Hop, attracting more than 1000 cars and around 10,000 people. Cars, caravans and motorbikes will all be on display on the grass and the park will be pumping!
There's also a Show & Shine Car Competition Winners Parade where you’ll see the best of the best in each category. Bowden's Own will be supporting each trophy with a great prize pack.
We’ll be there with Repco all day so come by and say Hi!
Mar
20
Bowden's Own Main Streets Cruise
Marine Parade, Timaru
Mar
20
Bowden's Own Main Streets Cruise
Marine Parade, Timaru
Where:
Marine Parade, Timaru
When:
20th March, 5.30pm sharp
What to expect:
Bowden's Own is excited to present the Friday evening Bowden's Own Main Streets Cruise. This event takes your breath away, with hundreds and hundreds of amazing cars cruising in front of thousands of people who line the streets bringing out their deckchairs, nibbles and drinks to watch the cars cruise by.
The cruise leaves from Caroline Bay at exactly 5.30pm and takes in the main streets of Timaru, Pleasant Point and Temuka. This is an extremely popular cruise, being the highlight of the weekend for some.
The streets are lined with people all the way around the route so expect heaps of horn tooting and waving!