# Festivals in Paekakariki  2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

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

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## Festivals Events in Paekakariki

- **Event Name**: The Mad Hatter's Market Express
  - **Description**: 🚂🎩 Mad Hatter's Market Express | Sunday 1 November 2026 🎩🚂

All aboard for a day that's delightfully mad!

Leave the car behind and journey through the spectacular Manawatū Gorge aboard one of Steam Incorporated's heritage trains as we head for the famous
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 01 2026 at 07:05 am – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 05:50 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paekakariki/the-mad-hatters-market-express/200030498358006
  - **Venue**: Paekakariki Railway Station
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, kids, calendar, contests
- **Event Name**: The Spring Fling Express
  - **Description**: 🌼🚂 The Spring Fling Express – A Heritage Rail Journey to Central Hawke’s Bay’s Biggest Spring Celebration! 🚂🌼

Saturday 5th September 2026

Celebrate the arrival of spring aboard Steam Incorporated’s Spring Fling Express, a special return rail journey fro
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 06:52 am – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:58 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paekakariki/the-spring-fling-express/200030216250612
  - **Venue**: Paekakariki Railway Station
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## Trending Events in Paekakariki

- **Event Name**: The Mad Hatter's Market Express
  - **Description**: 🚂🎩 Mad Hatter's Market Express | Sunday 1 November 2026 🎩🚂

All aboard for a day that's delightfully mad!

Leave the car behind and journey through the spectacular Manawatū Gorge aboard one of Steam Incorporated's heritage trains as we head for the famous
  - **Venue**: Paekakariki Railway Station
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- **Event Name**: M*A*S*H Backyard Ultra 2027
  - **Description**: DEPLOYMENT
0900 hrs – Saturday, 23 January 2027

ENTRY
Soldier: $150
U18 Recruit: $90 (via email request)

SPOTS
Limited to 150.

M*A*S*H (Mobile Athlete's Seaside Haven) Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Queen Elizabeth Park over Welli
  - **Venue**: Queen Elizabeth Park, Mackays Crossing, Kāpiti Coast, Greater Wellington
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- **Event Name**: Steam Incorporated's Napier Escape
  - **Description**: 🚂 THE NAPIER ESCAPE 🚂
Saturday 29th August 2026

Escape to Hawke’s Bay in heritage style with Steam Incorporated aboard our beautifully restored diesel-hauled heritage train!

Travel from the Kāpiti Coast, Horowhenua, Manawatū and Central Hawke’s Bay thro
  - **Venue**: Paekakariki Railway Station
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- **Event Name**: The Spring Fling Express
  - **Description**: 🌼🚂 The Spring Fling Express – A Heritage Rail Journey to Central Hawke’s Bay’s Biggest Spring Celebration! 🚂🌼

Saturday 5th September 2026

Celebrate the arrival of spring aboard Steam Incorporated’s Spring Fling Express, a special return rail journey fro
  - **Venue**: Paekakariki Railway Station
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- **Event Name**: HiViz-Jamz Presents Sensory Overload 2
  - **Description**: After the success of our recent Sensory Overload, we have had a lot of demand to do it again. 
The band "Somethink Like That' really blew people away with their funky rap and reggae infused mix of Funk & Rock. Also two fantastic DJs, great sound, stun
  - **Venue**: St Peters Village Hall,  Paekākāriki
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- **Event Name**: Laura Collins and the Big Blues Band in Paekākāriki
  - **Description**: We're coming back to Paekākāriki ready for a blast. Doors at 7.00pm, show from 7.30pm, tickets on Eventfinda or cash on the door. Be great to be with you.

Laura Collins, known for her soulful vocal delivery and upfront entertainment brings a show with a
  - **Venue**: St Peters Village Hall,  Paekākāriki
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- **Event Name**: Spring into the Garden (with biochar and compost)
  - **Description**: Enjoy Miriona Gardens while learning how to have a productive growing season.
Celebrate Spring with workshops (including composting, growing from seed, and biochar), orchard tours and childrens' activities, as well as tea/coffee and delicious kai from our
  - **Venue**: North end of Tilley Rd Queen Elizabeth Park , Paekakariki, New Zealand 5034
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- **Event Name**: Too Many Chiefs Paekakariki Style!
  - **Description**: Great songs, humour, banter and good times guaranteed!
Too Many Chiefs are three of New Zealand’s busiest singer/songwriters: Rob Joass (Hobnail), Andrew London (Andrew London Trio, Hot Club Sandwich) , and Wayne Mason (Fourmula, Warratahs). 
‘Mates on th
  - **Venue**: St Peters Village Hall,  Paekākāriki
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- **Event Name**: Girls Rock The Boys - Paekākāriki
  - **Description**: We sold out Petone, which was a huge buzz. Paekākāriki is next.

What happens when women take on the big, swaggering, stadium‑sized rock anthems that were never written with them in mind? A tribute - but also a joyful celebration of the music.

Everyone k
  - **Venue**: St Peters Village Hall,  Paekākāriki
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Paekakariki?
  - **A:** The Mad Hatter's Market Express (Sun Nov 01 2026 at 07:05 am at Paekakariki Railway Station), The Spring Fling Express (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 06:52 am at Paekakariki Railway Station).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Paekakariki?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Paekakariki 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 Paekakariki?
  - **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 Paekakariki?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Paekakariki include Paekakariki Railway Station.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Paekakariki?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Paekakariki include Steam Incorporated.
- **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 Paekakariki?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Paekakariki.

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