# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Free Entry & Over $5,000 in Prizes! A Massive Weekend of Family Fun & Competition.

Get ready for the most iconic rural sports celebration in New Zealand! The Rural Games is a FREE ENTRY, action-packed weekend where classic Kiwi character comes to life. Watch world-class champions, have a go yourself, and create unforgettable family memories.

? HIGHLIGHTS & HAVE-A-GO ACTIVITIES!
Get stuck in and try your hand at these classic rural challenges: Gumboot Throwing, Cowpat Throwing, Egg Roulette & Egg Throw/Catch, Stock Whip Challenge, Haystacking, and more!

?‍?‍?‍? KIDS' ZONE - HEAPS OF FUN!
Our special events just for the kids: Tree Climbing, Self-Drive Digger, Miniature Ponies, Slip 'n Slide, Push Tractor Races, Haybale Rolling & Egg & Spoon Races and Haystack Hunt for Prizes!

? WEEKEND SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
? FRIDAY: Agri Futures Clash of the Colleges, NZ Women's & Rookies Axe Chopping Champs, Secondary School Shearing Champs

? SATURDAY: Power & Precision of Speed Fencing, Men's Timbersports, Sheep Dog Trials and Gumboot Throwing

? SUNDAY: Strength & Skill of: Tree Climbing Champs, Coal Shoveling, Highland Heavies, Egg Catch & Throw and Shearing

ℹ️ EVENT INFO
?️ ENTRY: FREE! Yes, you read that right! Free entry for everyone!

? PRIZES: Over $5,000 in prizes to be won across the weekend.

? PAID ATTRACTIONS: (Small fee applies): Heartland Petting Zoo - over 40 animals & birds! Plus, Steam Traction Engine Rides

$ Hitching Post Farmer's Market, Food Truck Food Court and Chainsaw Sculpture Expo - all have items to sell.
 
So, rally your troops and we'll see you there for a weekend of legendary rural action! ???

#RuralGames #RuralSports #FamilyFun #FreeEvent #NZEvents #KiwiSummer
 
It's FREE ENTRY to the Rural Games and Clash of the Colleges! So rally your troops, pack the family into the car, and make memories that’ll last a lifetime! ?????
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/ford-ranger-new-zealand-rural-games/200028542266208
- **Event Categories**: sports, contests, trips-adventures, kids, business, exhibitions, food-drinks, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 343

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200028542266208?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=palmerston+north-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Palmerston North
- **state**: MW
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: The Square, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4410
- **lat**: -40.35573
- **long**: 175.6106
- **full address**: The Square, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4410, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: NZ Rural Games (https://allevents.in/org/nz-rural-games/23339654)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Square, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4410, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** NZ Rural Games
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, contests, trips-adventures, kids, business, exhibitions, food-drinks, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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