# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hastings Meatball Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 am – Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Event Description**: Ready to roll? 

The Hastings Meatball Festival is back!

And it’s a whole new ballgame this year because we're getting saucier, spicier, crumbed and creative. Local bakers, butchers, chefs and cooks will serve up their best bites, keen to win your heart, your stomach, and your One NZ People’s Choice vote.

Expect live music, cheeky drink pop-ups, lawn games and a buzzing whānau-friendly vibe in the centre of Hastings. The energy will be cranked all evening by Hush Hush — Hawke’s Bay’s premier show band — alongside local legend Fraser Mack and funky crowd-favourite DJ Lil B.

This year, the competition is fiery and fierce with Auckland rolling in HOT! Ben Bayly (Ahi restaurant and the NZ Food Story TV show), Michael Dearth (Baduzzi) and Glen File (Executive Chef for the Josh Emett restaurants Onslow and Gilt), will meat our hometown heroes in a remarkaball battle of taste, texture and tenacity.

This is how we roll on the night! Your ticket gets you entry to the event and all the entertainment for the evening. Wander the street or plan ahead with the map to choose the meatballs that take your fancy. Order and pay at each meatball vendor — prices range from $4 to $12 per meatball or portion, with portion sizes varying. Take note of the number of the meatball that you liked the best and text to vote or visit the voting station to have your say on who will be crowned the One NZ People's Choice Award winner.

Come hungry, leave unballievably satisfied. Don't drop the ball - get your ticket now.

In-person ticket purchases can be made at Hastings or Havelock North isite Visitor Information Centres.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/hastings-meatball-festival/200029638057620
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, food-drinks, entertainment, contests, live-music, music-festivals, pop-ups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1186

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hastings
- **state**: HB
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Heretaunga St E, Hastings 4122, New Zealand
- **lat**: -39.65011
- **long**: 176.85223
- **full address**: Heretaunga St E, Hastings 4122, New Zealand, 909 Heretaunga St E, Parkvale, Hastings 4122, New Zealand, Hastings

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hastings Meatball Festival being held?
  - **A:** Hastings Meatball Festival takes place on Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 am to Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am at Heretaunga St E, Hastings 4122, New Zealand, 909 Heretaunga St E, Parkvale, Hastings 4122, New Zealand, Hastings.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hastings Meatball Festival?
  - **A:** Hastings Meatball Festival is organized by Hastings NZ.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hastings Meatball Festival 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 Hastings, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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