# Festivals in Masterton 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Masterton 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 Masterton. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Masterton, 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 Masterton 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 Masterton

- **Event Name**: Wairarapa Heritage Homesteads and Church Tour
  - **Description**: Visit Llandaff, Brancepeth and the Masterton Greek Orthodox Church as part of the Wellington Heritage Festival.About this EventRobin Dunlop and Ed Beetham are offering their support for this year’s Wellington Heritage Fes
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 04:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/masterton/wairarapa-heritage-homesteads-and-church-tour/100001998700694581
  - **Venue**: Llandaff Country Residence
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  - **Price**: NZD 20 to 65
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals
- **Event Name**: HALLOWEEN HORROR SHORTS 2026 | Halloween 2026
  - **Description**: Halloween Horror Shorts 2026

Horror is so hot right now!

Join us at Regent 3 Cinemas for an afternoon of horror shorts showcasing stories, voices and visions from filmmakers across the Wairarapa and Wellington region.

We’ll begin with a filmmaker panel
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 05:45 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/masterton/halloween-horror-shorts-2026-halloween-2026/200030783057322
  - **Venue**: Regent 3 Cinemas
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, halloween, trick-or-treat
- **Event Name**: Woofstock Wairarapa
  - **Description**: Woofstock Wairarapa is a family-friendly community event celebrating responsible dog ownership, connection, and canine wellbeing. 🐾

Our mission is to bring together local dog lovers, clubs, trainers, and pet businesses for a fun and educational day out i
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  - **Date**: Sun Mar 21 2027 at 09:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/masterton/woofstock-wairarapa/200030174852153
  - **Venue**: Henley Lake, Masterton, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: dog, workshops, dog-shows
- **Event Name**: Smokefest Burnout Comp
  - **Description**: SMOKEFEST - Cash Prizes !!
(Date not 22 Nov 2026 - dates still need to be confirmed)

** Time & Dates to be confirmed

More info to come...
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 01:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/masterton/smokefest-burnout-comp/200030504776813
  - **Venue**: Manaia Rd, Masterton, New Zealand 5810
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- **Event Name**: Dragstalgia - Bob Wilton Memorial Drags
  - **Description**: Dragstalgia - Bob Wilton Memorial Drags 

- Gasser Madness
- Outlaw 71
- Fed Challenge

More info to come...
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  - **Date**: Sat Jan 02 2027 at 10:00 am – Sun Jan 03 2027 at 05:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/masterton/dragstalgia-bob-wilton-memorial-drags/200030504777318
  - **Venue**: Manaia Rd, Masterton, New Zealand 5810
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## Trending Events in Masterton

- **Event Name**: SCREAM (1996) | 30th Anniversary Halloween Celebration
  - **Description**: HALLOWEEN COLLECTION: SCREAM (1996) | 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

A HALLOWEEN NIGHT OF HORROR, LOCAL FILMMAKING AND 1990S NOSTALGIA

Get ready for a special Halloween celebration at Regent 3 Cinemas, Masterton, marking the 30th anniversary of Wes Craven
  - **Venue**: Regent 3 Cinemas
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- **Event Name**: 🌿Beneath the Canopy - Syntropic Food Forest Retreat, Castlepoint 🌿 November 2026
  - **Description**: 🦋 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐚 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟!) 🦋

Our next women’s Food Forest Retreat is coming up Novemeber 2026 - we sold out last time which was super exciting! 

If you're keen for a deeply grounding weekend in nature
  - **Venue**: Whakataki, near Castlepoint Beach
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- **Event Name**: Daffodil Day Motor Show 2026
  - **Description**: Daffodil Day Motor Show 2026

Sunday 18th October – Masterton Motoplex

Open times 
Show cars arrive from 8am
Public gates open 10am 
Prizegiving starts 1pm 

All award-eligible registered vehicles to be parked before 9:45am and remain in place until afte
  - **Venue**: Masterton Motorplex International Dragstrip
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- **Event Name**: Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show in Masterton
  - **Description**: One night. One stage. One unforgettable experience.About this EventAs seen on Seven Sharp (TVNZ) and going viral on TikTok, you’re in for a treat! Comedy Hypnotist Haiming Jiang is bringing his hit Comedy Hypnosis Show to
  - **Venue**: Wairarapa College
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- **Event Name**: CRDBA Regional Championship 2026
  - **Description**: Regional Championships are back! 🐉

Mark your calendars! The Central Region Dragon Boat Championships are coming to Henley Lake, Masterton on Sunday 1 November 2026.

🚣‍♀️ Racing includes:
• 200m Small Boat
• 500m Standard Boat
• 2km Standard Boat

This i
  - **Venue**: Henley Lake Masterton
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- **Event Name**: Labour Weekend Market
  - **Description**: Ready to sell your arts, crafts or produce? 
Email RiversdaleBCA@gmail.com to reserve your spot for the Riversdale Beach Labour Weekend Sunday Market on 25 October 2026.

Everyone else, pop the date in your diary and join us - it’s always great fun. 

Str
  - **Venue**: Bodle Drive, Riversdale Beach
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- **Event Name**: Wimbledale Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament
  - **Description**: WIMBLEDALE MIXED DOUBLES

10am - 2pm, followed by prizegiving + spot prizes with a Best Dressed Prize.

Joint the annual Riversdale Beach Tennis Competition you don’t want to miss on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Come dressed in your best ‘Flower Power’ kit
  - **Venue**: Riversdale Beach Golf Club
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- **Event Name**: Test and Tune
  - **Description**: Test and Tune - Both Days 

Sunday - Two Wheel Thunder
(Mod Bike, Comp Bike, Screaming Eagle)

More info to come... 

'Like' this Event for updates & reminders so you don't miss out.
  - **Venue**: Manaia Rd, Masterton, New Zealand 5810
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- **Event Name**: CONCEPT TO COMPLETION: MASTERCLASS WITH CHARLIE FAULKS | Halloween 2026
  - **Description**: Charlie Faulks: From Concept to Completion

How does a 19-year-old Screen Arts student get almost half a million dollars to make an animated zombie series set on a rural New Zealand farm?

That’s the story behind Bloke of the Apocalypse, and it’s the star
  - **Venue**: Aratoi Museum of Art and History
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Masterton?
  - **A:** Wairarapa Heritage Homesteads and Church Tour (Sun Nov 08 2026 at 10:00 am at Llandaff Country Residence), HALLOWEEN HORROR SHORTS 2026 | Halloween 2026 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 04:00 pm at Regent 3 Cinemas), Woofstock Wairarapa (Sun Mar 21 2027 at 09:00 am at Henley Lake, Masterton, New Zealand), Smokefest Burnout Comp (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 01:00 pm at Manaia Rd, Masterton, New Zealand 5810), Dragstalgia - Bob Wilton Memorial Drags (Sat Jan 02 2027 at 10:00 am at Manaia Rd, Masterton, New Zealand 5810).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Masterton in October 2026?
  - **A:** HALLOWEEN HORROR SHORTS 2026 | Halloween 2026 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 04:00 pm at Regent 3 Cinemas).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Masterton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Masterton 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 Masterton?
  - **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 Masterton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Masterton include Llandaff Country Residence, Regent 3 Cinemas, Henley Lake, Masterton, New Zealand.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Masterton?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Masterton range from NZD 20 to NZD 65. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Masterton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Masterton include Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, The Story Studio, WoofStock Wairarapa.
- **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 Masterton?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Masterton.

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