Upcoming community events

Make a day of it. Gather your friends & whānau, plan your destination getaway, secure your accommodation & VIP parking early, and get ready to savour the flavours, sounds, and spirit of summer at Kāpiti Food Fair 2026. The Fair is where great food, great people, and great summer memories come together. As one of the Wellington region’s most anticipated food festivals, it offers a vibrant celebration of food culture, bringing together the very best producers, artisans, chefs, entertainers, & food lovers for an unforgettable destination day out. More than just a food event, the Fair is a lively summer festival that celebrates the incredible talent and diversity of NZ’s food & beverage industry. Visitors can sample & shop their way through an exciting United Nations of flavours, discovering artisan products, boutique beverages, handcrafted treats, international street food, fresh produce, specialty ingredients, and unique home & kitchen products. It is a place to try, buy, eat, drink, relax, & uncover new favourites. Every corner of the Fair is designed to create joy, spark curiosity, & encourage people to connect through shared experiences. TOP TIPS for a FANTASTIC DAY: 1. Have your VIP parking & gate entry tickets ready for scanning 2. Bring a gold coin for parking koha donations if VIP parking not purchased 3. Pack a hat & sunscreen 4. Bring a picnic blanket to relax, enjoy the ambiance, & savor treats 5. BYO your own chair & chilly bin 6. Plan your foodie route with the Site Map 7. Visit the Licenced Bar (EFTPOS ONLY) & Main Stage! Children welcome with parent or guardian 8. MOST vendors accept EFTPOS or bank transfer. BYO cash as there is no ATM INFORMATION FOR VISITORS: VISITOR PARKING MAP Go to website GATE ENTRY BUY tickets ONLINE BEFORE arriving to streamline entry & save money upfront! Have your tickets ready to scan at Gate Entry ON THE DAY, scan our ticket QR CODE to purchase ONLINE at Standard prices AT GATE for last minute purchase at PREMIUM prices TRANSPORT & PARKING BUY VIP parking online when purchasing your tickets to access VIP parking at Mazengarb Reserve NO VIP parking ticket? Head to a managed GOLD COIN parking zone DISABLED/MOBILITY parking is FREE & near Gate Entry 2, with parking marshals ready to assist LOCALS: Recommend walking, running, biking (plenty of bike racks & lock-up options) HEADS UP: MEADOW COURT entry will be CLOSED, & Realm Drive car park will be OPEN + GOLD COIN FREEDOM CAMPING: Go to website FREE Bus Schedule (no dogs permitted except guide dogs) Depart Paraparaumu Station Intercity Bus Stop, Main Rd, Southbound: 10.13am, 10.43am, 11.13am, 11.43am, 12.13pm, 12.43pm, 1.13pm, 1.43pm, 2.13pm, 2.43pm, 3.13pm, 3.43pm, 4.13pm Depart Mazengarb Reserve: 10.43am, 11.13am, 11.43am, 12.13pm, 12.43pm, 1.13pm, 1.43pm, 2.13pm, 2.43pm, 3.13pm, 3.43pm, 4.13pm, 4.43pm, 5.13pm ENTERTAINMENT View programme at website – ENJOY LIVE MUSIC all day on the Main Stage performed by exciting Kiwi bands that will have you partying to rhythmic grooves all day long! Love cooking? Visit the Seriously Pickled Kāpiti Kitchen Stage for live demos, or head to the ZEAL Zone for local talent & circus acts. There’s also a supervised FREE kids’ zone for families & plenty of roving street performers. ON SITE INFO HUB will operate all day for visitor Qs On-site paramedic for any emergency Flush portaloos near Gate 1 & 2 and two disabled toilets Crowd friendly dogs on lead are welcome Site Map is smoke & vape FREE SPONSORSHIP Thanks to our amazing Sponsors PLATINUM: Kāpiti Ice Cream GOLD: Big Mac Slabs Furniture, NZME, SignCraft Kāpiti SILVER: Electra, Harcourts Kāpiti, Mike Pero Mortgages Zebunisso Alimova BRONZE: ANZ Kāpiti, ANZIL, Flightdec Seriously Pickled Kāpiti Kitchen Stage Recipient of Major Events Fund Contact: Helene Judge, 027 244 9585, [email protected] The Fair reserves the right to use any image captured by our official photographer for promotional purposes in any media, in perpetuity without compensation, unless not consented.