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SECTION THREE

January

Nelson Jazz Festival - wide variety of jazz bands from Nelson region and around the country perform in a week-long festival. For more information, visit www.nelsonjazzclub.co.nz

Nelson Summer Kite Festival - kite festival attracting top fliers from New Zealand and overseas. For more information, visit www.kites-rainbowflight.co.nz

February

Wine Marlborough Festival - festival showcasing 300 wines from over 50 wineries, as well as culinary delights from local chefs. For more information, visit www.wine-marlborough-festival.co.nz

Sealord Opera in the Park - opera in evening picnic atmosphere. Fireworks as musical finale. For more information, visit www.nelsonfestivals.co.nz

Festival of Opportunities - Nelson's annual Health and Lifestyle Festival, featuring health practitioners, healing modalities and products, free lectures/workshops, national and international speakers and psychics, entertainment and scrumptious food. For more information, visit www.nelsonhealthfest.co.nz

March

Seresin Estate Antique and Classic Boat Show - classic boating, displays, talks and the odd race. For more information, visit www.nzclassicboats.com

One Fly New Zealand - New Zealand's premier sport flyfishing event including guided fly fishing, competitions & tuition. For more information, visit www.onefly.co.nz

Rainbow Rage - adventure mountainbike ride from Rainbow Road to Hanmer Springs. For more information, visit www.rainbowrage.co.nz

July

Nelson School of Music Winter Festival - two weeks of fantastic music, comedy and theatre featuring local, national and international artists. For more information, visit www.nsom.ac.nz

October

Nelson Arts Festival - festival celebrating the artistic nature of the region with mask parade, sculpture exhibition, art trails and markets as well as international standard performances in theatre, dance music and comedy. For more information, visit www.nelsonfestivals.co.nz

December

Sealord Nelson Summer Festival - six weeks of entertainment in Nelson city. For more information, visit www.nelsonfestivals.co.nz

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