The Canterbury Section of the Rare Breeds Conservation Society of New Zealand holds a Rare Breeds Auction and Fair on the second Sunday of March each year. Entry fees, Sales Commission and Admission charges are used to cover Auction expenses with any surplus going to the Rare Breeds Conservation Society for the conservation of rare breeds of livestock.

The next Auction will be held on Sunday 11 March 2012

Come along and make this a fun day out – see a variety of Rare Breed animals (you don't have to bid on them!)   Entry only $10 per adult between 10.30 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. (includes Catalogue and free entry to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve), children under 15 free if accompanied by an adult.   (Entry after 1.00 p.m. will incur the full admission price.)

Sausage sizzle and drinks available for purchase; restaurant and café on grounds. Viewing from 11 a.m. on Auction Day. Poultry Auction begins at 1 p.m. sharp – Silent Auction of livestock operating continuously.

See Auction Details for general terms and conditions.