There's a wide range of events planned each year in Arrowtown, and within a quick drive
through the Central Otago region.
In spring spectate or participate in the zany and extreme during The Remarkables Spring Carnival.
Long summer days means more time to celebrate. Summer's a carnival of fun with the tasty Central Otago Wine and Food Festival and The Glenorchy Races a local affair with a very, very special flavour.
In autumn heritage and harvest join forces in the streets of Arrowtown for the Arrowtown Autumn Festival. If you like speed and the roar of motor sport don't miss the Silverstone Race to the Sky held each Easter.The ultimate winter party of the Southern Hemisphere is the Lindauer Queenstown Winter Festival. Not to be missed, locals and visitors celebrate the arrival of snow and all that is great about winter in Queenstown. A day and night event requiring true stamina.

There's all sorts from mountain film festivals to endurance and extreme sports, golf classics and motorcycle rallys.