# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hāwera Winter Fest 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ✨ Hāwera Winter Fest – Thursday 9 July, 5pm–8pm ✨

Come along and enjoy the vibe the night before the Matariki Public Holiday. From 5pm, the whole town comes alive with late‑night shopping, live music, stalls, kai and activities for the whānau.

? Food Trucks  
Auties Fry Bread • Sumela Kebab • Waffles • Mr Kool • Ferns Kai Waka and Boss Donuts!

? Activities & Giveaways - more coming...

Subway Spin the Wheel: 5.30pm–6.30pm

Marshmallow Roasting with the Lions (free)

Community Korowai Cloak: Paint a fluorescent feather in the Hapori Hub, then add it to the cloak outside Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga, also in the Hapori Hub. Meet Sparkles the Fairy visiting in person

Free Hot Chococlates and bathroom facilities at A/G Church

St John's Church Hāwera will be taking part with a free soup and bun station for the community. They will be in Campbell Lane and will also be offering prayer, encouragement, and a friendly place for people to connect 

? Live Music Up the Street

Mitch and His Guitar

Wilforce

Town Square comes alive with a reggae–jazz fusion from The Groove Hut from 5pm

Ngā Waihotanga (Te Matatini performers!) at 6.30pm

More Groove Hut tunes through to 8pm

? Road Closure  
High Street will be closed from 4pm–8pm to keep everyone safe.

This event keeps growing, so hit “Interested” on this event and stay updated as we roll out more highlights.

?️ Want a stall, enjoy busking, or are you a street entertainer?  
Its free to contribute.
Email theteam@bizlinkhawera.co.nz
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stratford/hāwera-winter-fest/200030226722408
- **Event Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, live-music, performances, food-drinks, shopping, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 443

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Stratford
- **state**: TK
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 130 High Street, Hawera, New Zealand 4610
- **lat**: -39.58882
- **long**: 174.28242
- **full address**: 130 High Street, Hawera, New Zealand 4610, 130 High St, Hawera 4610, New Zealand, Stratford

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Hāwera Winter Fest
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c14b7d9b386c6a26a60878a390c232b758a30ed8d959d4915c804290f6d3ffc8-rimg-w1200-h904-dc1766ab-gmir?v=1783240028

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hawera Winter Fest  being held?
  - **A:** Hawera Winter Fest  takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 130 High Street, Hawera, New Zealand 4610, 130 High St, Hawera 4610, New Zealand, Stratford.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hawera Winter Fest ?
  - **A:** Hawera Winter Fest  is organized by Bizlink Hawera.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hawera Winter Fest  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 Stratford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 440+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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