Bowls and BBQ for Big Brothers Big Sisters
A feel-good fundraiser where your night out helps young people find hope through mentoring.
Bowls & BBQ is Dimple Digital's annual charity fundraiser, which brings the Rotorua community together for an outdoor bowls tournament and BBQ dinner in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Anyone's welcome - come solo or bring a team of mates, colleagues, or whānau. You'll play in a friendly bowls tournament (no experience needed), share a BBQ dinner, be in to win spot prizes, participate in a charity auction, and enjoy plenty of laughs along the way.
It's relaxed, welcoming, and easy to be part of - whether you're there for the competition, or just the kai and good company.
The best part is that every ticket directly supports Big Brothers Big Sisters, so your night out helps local rangatahi find encouragement, guidance, and the chance to see new possibilities for their future.
Upcoming event -
Bowls & BBQ Rotorua
Friday March 6th from 5 - 9pm
Arawa Bowling Club
Tickets from $50
To date, we've raised over $44,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. That's enough to support 440 mentoring matches for a month.
Best of all, every dollar donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters generates an $18 return in social investment.
Can't make our events? Donate here today to transform the lives of local tamariki.
$25 - sponsor a mentoring match to attend a group event
$40 - sponsor a mentoring match for a week
$100 - sponsor a mentoring match for a month
Thanks to our sponsors and supporters
Bowls & BBQ is proudly brought to life by Dimple Digital - an agency helping small businesses across New Zealand and Australia grow with simple, effective digital marketing.
We’re hugely grateful to the many individuals and organisations across Aotearoa whose generosity makes this event possible ...
Founding sponsor
Dimple Digital
Digital marketing agency
Venue sponsor
Arawa Bowling Club
Bowling club and recreational centre
Venue sponsor
Cambridge Central Bowling Club
Bowling club
Raffle/auction sponsor
Redwoods Treewalk
Suspension bridge walk
Raffle/auction sponsor
Golds Health and Fitness
24 hour gym
Founding sponsor
Dimple Digital
Digital marketing agency
Venue sponsor
Arawa Bowling Club
Bowling club
Auction sponsor
Penthouse Cinema
Cinema and cafe
Auction sponsor
Snowplanet
NZ's only indoor snow park
Auction sponsor
Wero Climb
High ropes experience
Auction sponsor
Chill Wellness
Red light and recovery therapy
Auction sponsor
Srunchy Millers
Real fruit ice cream
Auction sponsor
Arena Entertainment
Affordable family fun
Auction sponsor
La Zeppa
Al fresco restaurant and bar
Auction sponsor
Aotearoa Surf School
New Zealand’s leading surf school
Auction sponsor
Adrenalin Forest
Multi-level aerial obstacle course
Auction sponsor
Game On
Arcade, laser tag, and bowling centre
Auction sponsor
VANIA
Contemporary jewellery brand
Auction sponsor
Taste Lab
Small batch craft sauces and spices
Auction sponsor
Light House Cinema
Boutique cinema
Auction sponsor
Sweet Sting
NZ's original hot honey
Auction sponsor
Sam Hart
Make-up artist
Auction sponsor
Botanical
Boutique natural skin and bodycare
Auction sponsor
Bowlarama
Locally owned entertainment centre
Auction sponsor
Get On The Sauce
Award-winning premium sauce
Auction sponsor
The Witching Hour
Mini golf with a creepy twist
Auction sponsor
Jack's Coffee
Fresh roasted coffee beans
Auction sponsor
Endota Spa
Facials, massages, and beauty therapy
Auction sponsor
Mia Belle
Hand-crafted personal care products
Auction sponsor
Salut Pies
Small-batch gourmet pies
Auction sponsor
Hoi Studio
Studio for modern pilates
Auction sponsor
Numa
Skin and body clinic
Auction sponsor
Urban Hippie
New Zealand-made miso paste
Auction sponsor
The Herb Farm
100% natural skincare and beauty
Auction sponsor
Dawny Adventure
NZ-designed drinkware.
Auction sponsor
Commonplace
Vintage sportswear-inspired pieces
Auction sponsor
Cut the Crap
Natural skin and hair products
Auction sponsor
Spice Tree
Freshly ground spice mixes
Auction sponsor
Mane Salon
Home of beautiful hair
Auction sponsor
Claydays
Mindful pottery kits
Auction sponsor
Nice Assets
Handmade functional pottery
Auction sponsor
Wellington Cable Car
Functional railway
Auction sponsor
Shaky Isles
Freshly-made coffee
Auction sponsor
NZ Fudge Farm
Creamy old-fashioned fudge
Auction sponsor
Welly Putt
Unforgettable indoor mini-putt
Auction sponsor
Cake n Sip
Cake and painting workshops
Auction sponsor
Nectar Ceramics
Handmade small batch ceramics
Auction sponsor
Tea Curator
Single-origin loose-leaf teas
Auction sponsor
Superseed Crackers
Original crispy seed crackers
Auction sponsor
Chapter
Book and tea shop
Auction sponsor
Cocavo
Healthy cooking oils and super-foods
Auction sponsor
Louder
Chilli oil and spicy sesame salts
Auction sponsor
Love Skin
Simple and effective natural skincare
Auction sponsor
Pepper & Me
Your culinary secret weapon
Auction sponsor
Stepz
Social and professional dance studio
Auction sponsor
SideCar Mayo
Classic NZ-made mayo
Catering sponsor
Gilmours
Wholesale food and beverage provider
Auction sponsor
Neverland Indoor Golf
Golf simulators
