Twin RiversMotoring Festival
Christchurch’s celebration of classic, vintage and extraordinary motoring — every marque welcome, from American muscle to Japanese classics. Started in 1999, and run as an Avonhead Rotary Club charity fundraiser since 2005 that since has raised over $250,000 for local charities, led by our Principal 2027 Charity, the Child Cancer Foundation.
25+
Years running
Every marque welcome
- American
- Australian
- British
- European
- Asian
A grand day out for anything on wheels
Held each March at the Canterbury A&P Showgrounds, the Twin Rivers Motoring Festival & Classic Car Parade brings together some of Canterbury’s finest automotive gems for a family day of music, entertainment, food and refreshments.
All makes, models, shapes, styles, cars, motorbikes, trucks and utes of all ages are welcome — if it has wheels, bring it. Unlike events that cater to a single stable of marques, Twin Rivers celebrates them all: from pre-war classics to modern exotica, every vehicle on the field helps raise money for the community. Judges award category prizes for the best American, Australian, British, European and Asian vehicles, and overall Best in Show.
Where
Canterbury A&P Showgrounds, Curletts Road, Sockburn, Christchurch
When
Sunday 14 March 2027
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Every dollar raised supports local charities — a fundraiser by the community, for the community.
$250,000+ raised for local charities
The Festival has always been run as a fundraiser. To date, Avonhead Rotary has raised over $250,000 through the event to support charities across Canterbury.
Principal 2027 CharityChild Cancer FoundationCelebrating the best of the field
A snapshot of the most recent category winners. Browse the full gallery for every year back to 2014.
Best American1972 Plymouth Barracuda
Best Australian1959 FC Holden
Best BritishRiley Elf
Best European1959 VW Samba Kombi
Best AsianSeries 6 Mazda RX-7
Best in Show1964 Jaguar Mk 2
The Rotary Club of Avonhead
Rotary is a global network of neighbours, friends and community leaders — People of Action who come together to create lasting change. The Twin Rivers Motoring Festival is one of our club’s flagship fundraisers, turning a shared love of great cars into real support for local charities.
Official Rotary emblem to be added from the club’s brand assets.
Our principal sponsor helps make the Festival possible — and keeps more of every dollar going where it matters. With thanks also to our secondary sponsors and prize partners.