MARK YOUR DIARY - SATURDAY 24 JANUARY 2026!
The first Hira Hop was held January 2022 and was the brain child of Deidre Prattley, the beloved Bar Manager at the Nelson North Country Club. Deidre was a classic car enthusiast and the proud owner of a 1956 Chev Belair.
With the help of Kevin Bannan and other members of the Nelson North Country Club, the event was put together in 6 weeks. It was a very successful event with classic cars coming from as far away as Christchurch.
For photographs of the 2024 event, please click HERE.
Prize List 2025
Show and Shine: $350
Peoples Choice: $350
Best Dressed Pageant
Female: Big Bunch Flowers valued at $80.00
Male: car care products
Wheel Change
Female - $100
Male - $100
$20 entry fee per vehicle
Timetable for the Day
12.00 - Club opens for Registration and refreshments
12.15 pm - Classic cars will start to arrive
1.00pm - Open the Hop, acknowledge all sponsors
1.00pm - Live Music by “Dougie” to 4.30pm
1.15pm - Wheel changing competition starts
1.30pm - Show & Shine / People’s Choice Judging commences
1.35 pm – Vehicle profile 1
2.30 pm – Best Dressed Pageant Male - Female
2.45 pm - Vehicle profile 2
2.45 pm- Reminder People’s Choice votes need to be in
3.15pm - Live Auction of donated items
3.30 pm – Vehicle profile 3
4.00pm - Prize Giving for Show & Shine and Peoples Choice.
Food - Drinks - Sausage sizzle - Entertainment - Bar open
Thanks to our Sponsors
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