Search New Zealand Listings Property Name Search

Festivals & Cultural Events in the Waikato

January
  • NZ Dairy Expo
    An event showcasing the Waikato region's dairy farming industry.
February
  • Hamilton Gardens Summer Festival
    A summer festival of fun activities at Hamilton Gardens.
March
  • Ngaruawahia Turangawaewae Regatta
    An event celebrating Maori culture and performance.
April
  • Balloons over Waikato
    Magnificent hot air balloons create a visual spectacle at this exciting ballooning festival. Mass ascensions just after sunrise, the magical Saturday night glow show and amazing new balloon shapes guarantee entertainment for people of all ages. Great family fun - admission is free.
  • Indigo Multicultural Festival
    A week-long multicultural festival celebrating the many cultures and people who live in Hamilton. An event for the whole family featuring food, music, dance, craft displays and a film festival.

June

  • FUEL 2002
    Three weeks of New Zealand theatre featuring performances, workshops and conference activity. This festival will stage over 23 events, including world premieres by some of New Zealand's leading theatre companies. Held at the Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato. (Biennial - next scheduled 2006).
  • NZ National Agricultural Field Days
    An international showcase of all things agricultural featuring stalls, crafts, food, exhibits and inventions. The event is the largest agricultural expo in the Southern Hemisphere as well as New Zealand's largest annual event. Approximately 1000 exhibitors and 940 sites make this an event not to be missed.
August
  • Hamilton Boat Show
    Boating displays and exhibits.

September

  • The Great NZ Flower and Garden Show
    Floral and gardening exhibitions on show in Hamilton.

October

  • New Zealand Royal A & P Show
    The best of the Waikato's agricultural and pastoral produce on display in Hamilton.
  • Raglan Jazz and Blues Festival
    The Waikato seaside town - famous for its surfing - celebrates with its annual music festival.
  • Waikato Home & Garden Show
    A showcase of the latest home products, with a garden cafe and entertainment.
November
  • Hamilton's Bridge to Bridge Waterski Race
    The Waikato River hosts this annual waterskiing competition.

December

  • Hamilton to Whangamata Bike Ride
    Cyclists compete in this annual city to seaside race.
  • Templeview Christmas Lights Display
    The Mormon temple and grounds on the outskirts of Hamilton are lit for the duration of the festive season.

More Information


Map

We have detected that you do not have Javascript enabled or the latest version of Flash Player installed.

Get Flash Player

To view the Flash Map you must enable Javascript and install Adobe Flash Player 8 or above.

Featured Listing Hot Deal
Avis Hamilton & Airport, Hamilton, New Zealand
Get your first day FREE when you rent for 6 days or more.
Your first day's rental is FREE this summer when you rent with Avis for six days or more! That'll get your trip off to a great start. And it gets better - you can earn one Fly Buys point for every... more
View all Hot Deals in Hamilton
Waoku Lodge, Raglan, New Zealand
For the period ending December 22nd 2008, Waoku Lodge is offering a Jason's Hot Deal Discount of $50 per night on our published prices! Bookings for stays up to and including Janaury 31st 2009 will qualify for Jason's Hot Deal of a $50 discount.
Offer ends for stays after January 31st ... more
View all Hot Deals in Raglan
 

Advertising