EVENTS — Festivals and Shows
38 EVENTS — Festivals and Shows
EVENTS — Festivals and Shows
These events offer an opportunity for people to overnight while they attend. Some are restricted to certified self contained vehicles, some restrict or ban pets. Check the event website for details.
December ‘22
Sanctuary Sounds Music Festival
2–4 Dec: Takapau, Central Hawkes Bay sanctuary-sounds.co.nz
January
Revitalise
2–4 Jan: By Fiordland National Park
Music, organics, healing, and sustainability — a revitalized vision for a better world. revitalize.nz
Wairarapa Music in the Country
6–8 Jan: Near Featherston, Wairarapa
Great live music, atmosphere and experience. tauherenikau.co.nz/music/
Egmont Country Festival
6–8 Jan: New Plymouth, Taranaki
A relaxed weekend with music. ckw.nz/egmont-country-festival
Motueka Country Music Festival
7–8 Jan: Motueka, Tasman
ckw.nz/motueka-country-music-festival
Marton Country Music Festival
13–15 Jan: Marton, Horowhenua martonfestival.nz
Katikati Avocado Food & Wine Festival
14 Jan, Sat: Katikati, Bay of Plenty
Great food, the best of wines, lively entertainment and more. katikatiavofest.co.nz
Kumeu Classic Car & Hotrod Festival
20–22 Jab: Kumeu, Auckland
Celebrate all things Classic Car/Hot Rod related kumeuhotrodfestival.co.nz
Whanganui Vintage Weekend
20–23 Jan: Eclectic vintage themed events and attractions. whanganuivintageweekend.nz
Wheels in Wanganui
22 Jan, Sunday: A family day out, raising funds for St Johns. FB: ckw.nz/wheelsinwanganui
Festival 1
27–30 Jan: Karapiro, Waikato
Music, art & community. Like the rhythm of a pulsing heart… ckw.nz/festival-1
Auckland Folk Festival
27–30 Jan: Kumeu, Auckland aucklandfolkfestival.co.nz
Edendale Crank Up
28–29 Jan: Edendale, Southland
One of NZ’s biggest annual vintage machinery event roars into action. edendalevmc.co.nz
February
Niagara Falls Bluegrass & Roots Festival
4–5 Feb: Catlins, Southland
Musicians from throughout NZ converge on the Niagara Falls Café, for a weekend of toe-tapping goodness. niagarafallscafe.co.nz
Burt Munro Challenge
8–12 Feb: Invercargill & Bluff
Make an offering to the God of Speed. burtmunrochallenge.co.nz
Waimakariri Country Music Festival
10–12 Feb: Rangiora, Canterbury countrymusic.org.nz
Lions Club of Ashburton South Island Motorhome Show
11–12 Feb: Ashburton, Canterbury
Buy, sell, or view vehicles; commercial and private sellers, camping equipment, food stands and fun!Social campers are welcome. southislandmotorhomeshow.co.nz
Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival
17–18 Feb: East Taratahi, Wairarapa wairarapaharvestfestival.co.nz
Mandeville Fly In and Steam Festival
18–19 Feb: Mandeville, Southland
Be transported to an age of open cockpit flight and steam-powered railway journeys. experiencemandeville.nz
Wings over Wairarapa 2023
24–26 Feb: Masterton
70 aircraft including vintage, military, jets, helicopters, aerobatic displays, and much more! Fantastic ground displays and activities for small and big kids alike. wings.org.nz
March
Selwyn Sounds
4 Mar, Saturday: Lincoln, Canterbury
Brilliant music; fantastic food trucks selling delicious food from around the world. selwynsounds.co.nz
North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival
5 Mar, Sunday: Waipara, North Canterbury
Enjoy an eclectic range of food stalls, a diverse selection of North Canterbury wine, quality live music and family friendly entertainment. ncwineandfood.co.nz
121 Festival 2023
10–12 Mar: Tauherenikau, Sth Wairarapa
A 3 Day Dance Odyssey fuels your creative expression through art, music, and culture. 121festival.co.nz
Hokitika Wildfoods Festival 2023
11 Mar, Saturday: Hokitika, West Coast
A celebration of the West Coast's unique wild food and lifestyle, with premier entertainment. wildfoods.co.nz
Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival
11 Mar, Saturday: Havelock, Marlborough
Enjoy fresh mussels, King Salmon, and Pacific Oysters, with great kiwi music and entertainment. havelockmusselfestival.co.nz
CAMP FEST
17–19 Mar: Bulls Domain, Rangitikei
A weekend of camping, craft and trade stalls, workshops and entertainment. See the camping entry on p38.
Covi Motorhome, Caravan & Outdoor SuperShow
17–19 Mar: Auckland supershow.co.nz
Repco Beach Hop
22–26 Mar: Whangamata, Bay of Plenty beachhop.co.nz
George Begg Festival
30 Mar–2 Apr, Thursday: Invercargill
The party vibes of the 1960s and 1970s for petrolheads, party people and families. georgebeggfestival.nz
April
Kimbolton Sculpture Festival
1 Apr, Saturday Kimbolton, Rangitikei
An outdoor art and sculpture exhibition: sculpture from off the farm, about and of the land. All-day entertainment, country food, coffee, bar, free family fun, laid back music, lots of give-it-a-go things to do. Suitable for all ages (accompanied young people are free). See the camping entry. ruralart.nz
2–4 Jan: By Fiordland National Park Music, organics, healing, and sustainability — a revitalized vision for a better world.
6–8 Jan: Near Featherston, Wairarapa Great live music, atmosphere and experience.
1 Apr, Saturday Kimbolton, Rangitikei An outdoor art and sculpture exhibition
2–4 Jan: By Fiordland National Park Music, organics, healing, and sustainability — a revitalized vision for a better world.