Thames Event Calendar
There is lots of great things happening in and around Thames. Select the month you are going to be visiting in the drop down below to find out what's on when you are here. We are regularly updating the calendar of events, so make sure you check back to get the most up to date information for your visit.
Thames 150 Years
A full events guide is available here: www.thames150years.nz
Coromandel Events
If you are keen to find out about events in the greater Coromandel region click here to check out Destination Coromandel.
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Heritage Fashion at Thames Museum Fete
Sat, Mar. 17, 2018 12:00pm — 1:00pm
Dress to impress, categories include: Victorian, Steampunk, Cultural and Children’s dress. Judges will be looking for creativity, innovation, and character. Judging at...
Bizarre Beard & Mustache Competition
Sat, Mar. 17, 2018 12:00pm — 3:00pm
Stop shaving NOW! and manicure your face into the greatest beard & mustache in Thames Town for our “Bizarre Beard...
Decorated Bicycle Competition
Sat, Mar. 17, 2018 12:30pm — 1:00pm
Dress up your bicycle and bring it to the day of fun at the Gala Fete at the Thames Museum...
Fashion in Grahamstown
Sat, Mar. 17, 2018 1:00pm — 2:00pm
Fashion at the Thames Museum Fete – Dress to impress, categories include: Victorian, Steampunk, Cultural and Children Judges will be looking...
Historic Shortland Walks
Sat, Mar. 17, 2018 2:00pm — 4:00pm
Enjoy an informative guided walk around historic Shortland, the first part of Thames to develop during the search for gold....
The Kauaeranga Walk
Sun, Mar. 18, 2018 9:00am — 1:00pm
A guided walk with Dave Wilton. Met at the Kauaeranga DOC Visitor Centre for a short video before venturing out...
NZ History Federation – AGM
Sun, Mar. 18, 2018 10:00am — 12:00pm
The NZ History Federation is coming to Thames for their AGM and a look around the Heritage Weekend Festival They will hold...
Thames Gold Mine Experience – Welcomes NZ History Federation
Sun, Mar. 18, 2018 2:00pm — 5:00pm
NZ History Federation is coming to Thames for their Annual AGM – while they are here they will sample some of...
Anzac Day
Wed, Apr. 25, 2018
ANZAC Day in Thames is organised by Thames RSA and Thames Coromandel District Council. There are two official remembrances and...
Historical Kopu Bridge
Fri, May. 11, 2018
Kopu Bridge is 90 years old on 11th May 2018: 1928 – 2018. Activities are yet to be devised –...