# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hakatere Food Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+12:00)
- **Event 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 atmosphere with family-friendly activities throughout the evening.

As part of Welcoming Week, the festival celebrates the people who choose to make Mid Canterbury home, and the skills, culture and cuisine they bring to our community. 

Kindly supported by the Ashburton Guardian, The Breeze and More FM.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/hakatere-food-festival-2026/200030578873711
- **Event Categories**: food-truck-festivals, festivals, food-drinks, harvest-festival
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 311

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ashburton
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Baring Square East, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700
- **lat**: -43.9038
- **long**: 171.74992
- **full address**: Baring Square East, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700, New Zealand

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hakatere Food Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Hakatere Food Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Baring Square East, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hakatere Food Festival 2026?
  - **A:** Hakatere Food Festival 2026 is organized by Ashburton District Council.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Ashburton District Council's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Ashburton District Council a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Ashburton District Council has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hakatere Food Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ashburton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 310+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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