# Festivals in Ashburton 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Ashburton 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Ashburton. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Ashburton, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Ashburton listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Ashburton

- **Event Name**: Hakatere Food Festival 2026
  - **Description**: The Hakatere Food Festival returns to Baring Square East, a vibrant celebration of food, culture and community.

Sample delicious dishes from around the world, discover exciting new flavours created especially for the event and soak up the festive atmosph
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 03:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/hakatere-food-festival-2026/200030578873711
  - **Venue**: Baring Square East, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700
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  - **Categories**: food-truck-festivals, festivals, food-drinks, harvest-festival
- **Event Name**: Springston Trophy 2026
  - **Description**: Welcome to the Facebook page for Springston Trophy 2026, we are glad to have you on board. Please find our first Newsletter below. 

Newsletter 1
Welcome to our first newsletter for the 54th Springston Trophy proudly hosted by Ashburton Pony Clubs: Mill C
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 09:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/springston-trophy-2026/200029734284820
  - **Venue**: A & P Showgrounds
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  - **Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures, camping, art, calendar, contests
- **Event Name**: The Land Rover Show
  - **Description**: Join us at River Dart Country Park on Saturday 19th September 2026 for a celebration of all things Land Rover.

Whether you’re the proud owner of a classic Series vehicle, a Defender enthusiast, or simply enjoy great vehicles and the outdoors, this event
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/the-land-rover-show/200030281681905
  - **Venue**: River Dart Country Park Ashburton Devon, TQ13 7NP Ashburton, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Ruralco Longbeach Coastal Challenge 2026
  - **Description**: The Ruralco Longbeach Coastal Challenge invites you to bike, run, walk, or duathlon your way through one of Mid Canterbury’s most breathtaking private properties. 

From rolling farmland and river crossings to the stunning Pacific coastline, this off-road
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 08:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/ruralco-longbeach-coastal-challenge-2026/200030380406420
  - **Venue**: 1754 Longbeach Rd, Eiffelton, Ashburton 7774, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Ashburton Latín Festival
  - **Description**: Experience the colours, flavors, music and traditions of Latin American.
Bring the whole family and celebrate with us the rich diversity in our community.
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:30 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/ashburton-latín-festival/200030474609826
  - **Venue**: 10 Graham Street, Tinwald, Ashburton 7741
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## Trending Events in Ashburton

- **Event Name**: Bingo Fundraiser - Proceeds help support our local Citizen Advice Bureau
  - **Description**: Bingo Fundraiser Night! Join us for a night of excitement, community and winning!  When: Friday, 28th August | Doors open at 5:30 PM Where: Flashbacks, 173 Burnett Street, Ashburton Cost: $40 entry (includes standard
  - **Venue**: 173 Burnett Street, Ashburton, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Ben Hurley - Gone South - Ashburton
  - **Description**: Ben Hurley, one of New Zealand’s most well known and well loved comedians, is once again proving that the South Island matters.

We've been having such a good time on our South Island tours, that we are heading out for more. Ben is hitting the road and co
  - **Venue**: Ashburton Event Centre
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- **Event Name**: Andre Rieus 2026 Summer Concert Viva Maastricht
  - **Description**: Bookings now open for the 28/29 August 2pm & 5.15pm sessions
  - **Venue**: 235 Wills Street , Ashburton, New Zealand 7700
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- **Event Name**: Hakatere Food Festival 2026
  - **Description**: The Hakatere Food Festival returns to Baring Square East, a vibrant celebration of food, culture and community.

Sample delicious dishes from around the world, discover exciting new flavours created especially for the event and soak up the festive atmosph
  - **Venue**: Baring Square East, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700
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- **Event Name**: Cliff Richards
  - **Description**: Madsen Promotions proudly presents an unforgettable night of timeless music with Cliff RichardAbout this EventMadsen Promotions proudly presents an unforgettable night of timeless music with Cliff Richard
  - **Venue**: The Ashburton Club and MSA
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- **Event Name**: Dave Upfold - Comedy Hypnotist
  - **Description**: Fundraising event for the Ashburton Cadet Unit, sponsored by Rainer irrigation

Dave Upfold is a multi talented entertainer doing Comedy, Magic and Hypnosis.

Dave Upfold is known for his energetic, engaging and enthralling live show involving audience pa
  - **Venue**: Ashburton Event Centre
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- **Event Name**: Springston Trophy 2026
  - **Description**: Welcome to the Facebook page for Springston Trophy 2026, we are glad to have you on board. Please find our first Newsletter below. 

Newsletter 1
Welcome to our first newsletter for the 54th Springston Trophy proudly hosted by Ashburton Pony Clubs: Mill C
  - **Venue**: A & P Showgrounds
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- **Event Name**: MEDIUMSHIP EVENING WITH B MEDIUM ASHBURTON
  - **Description**: Get ready for an evening of messages from beyond with B Medium, connecting you to the other side.About this EventMEDIUMSHIP EVENING WITH B MEDIUM ASHBURTONJoin us for a relax
  - **Venue**: Ashburton Event Centre
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- **Event Name**: Women's Hormone Summit
  - **Description**: Are you tired of feeling tired?

Do you struggle with stubborn weight gain, low energy, poor sleep, mood swings, anxiety, brain fog, painful periods, PMS, or just not feeling like yourself anymore?

You're not alone—and you don't have to accept it as "jus
  - **Venue**: Hotel  Ashburton
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Ashburton?
  - **A:** Hakatere Food Festival 2026 (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 03:00 pm at Baring Square East, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700), Springston Trophy 2026 (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 09:00 am at A & P Showgrounds), The Land Rover Show (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:00 pm at River Dart Country Park Ashburton Devon, TQ13 7NP Ashburton, United Kingdom), Ruralco Longbeach Coastal Challenge 2026 (Sun Nov 29 2026 at 08:00 am at 1754 Longbeach Rd, Eiffelton, Ashburton 7774, New Zealand), Ashburton Latín Festival (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:30 pm at 10 Graham Street, Tinwald, Ashburton 7741).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Ashburton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Ashburton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Ashburton?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Ashburton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Ashburton include Baring Square East, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700, A & P Showgrounds, River Dart Country Park Ashburton Devon, TQ13 7NP Ashburton, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Ashburton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Ashburton include Ashburton District Council, Methven Rodeo Club Springston Trophy 2026, River Dart Country Park.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Ashburton?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Ashburton.

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