

# Festivals in Timaru | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Timaru. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], 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 [CITY] 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 Timaru

- **Event Name**: SI Masters Football
  - **Description**: ⚽️ Football at the South Island Masters Games — rally the team, this is your moment.

From 9–11 October, Sir Basil Arthur Park becomes the home of Masters football for three action-packed days of competition, connection and classic post-match stories. Wit
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 05:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/si-masters-football/200029816734224
  - **Venue**: Sir Basil Arthur Park
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  - **Categories**: sports, football, contests
- **Event Name**: Winchester Rodeo
  - **Description**: Action packed day for the whole family! All the top competitors in NZ head and head to defend their placings in the national standings! Accompany our local team of WRC and attend our local rodeo for the best day in town!
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/winchester-rodeo/200028531490420
  - **Venue**: Winchester, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: rodeo
- **Event Name**: Geraldine Summer Fete
  - **Description**: New Zealand’s biggest unique FETE the Geraldine Summer Fete a perfect day to reconnect with friends and an opportunity to indulge In some blissful shopping.
With winter behind us and a hint of summer approaching, there’s no better way to enjoy a day with
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  - **Date**: Wed Nov 04 2026 at 11:30 pm – Thu Nov 05 2026 at 06:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/geraldine-summer-fete/200029774185220
  - **Venue**: 220 Main north road, Geraldine, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: shopping
- **Event Name**: Mud Festival 2026 - Hosted by The Y & Tongan Society SC
  - **Description**: Hosted by the Y and Tongan Society South Canterbury this family-friendly muddy obstacle run across farmland is open to ages 5+ and it's muddier and better than ever 🔥💪

📍New location: Rosewill Valley Hall, 2 Fraser Road, Timaru
📅11th April 2026
🏃‍➡️TWO br
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 10 2026 at 11:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/mud-festival-2026-hosted-by-the-y-and-tongan-society-sc/200029874021431
  - **Venue**: 2 Fraser Rd, Rosewill, Timaru 7975, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: easter-egg-hunt, festivals, workshops, easter, pop-ups

## Trending Events in Timaru

- **Event Name**: Flying Fillies Hunt 2026
  - **Description**: 🚁🐴 TICKETS ON SALE NOW🐴 🚁

Our annual Flying Fillies Hunt 2026 will be hosted by Crawford Farm on Saturday 23rd of May.

🌸 All Females WELCOME 🌸
-     Men also welcome to follow    -

Proudly supporting the South Canterbury Hunt and the Westpac Rescue Hel
  - **Venue**: 271 Cliffs Road, Maungati, Southburn 7984, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Aotearoa Stone Skimming Championships
  - **Description**: Join us for the first-ever Aotearoa Stone Skimming Championships at the stunning and rarely accessible Lake Hāwea Station in the South Island, inspired by the World Stone Skimming Championships in Scotland.

Competitors will take part in the Open Men’s an
  - **Venue**: 22 Timaru Creek Road, Gladstone, Lake Hawea, Wanaka, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Wicker Suite THE WAY THAT IT WAS: Woodbury Hall, Canterbury, NZ
  - **Description**: Wicker Suite – The Way That It Was Tour
Bringing music back to the country halls of Australia - and now New Zealand!

Date: 11th April, 7pm doors
Location: Woodbury Domain and Hall,  Canterbury NZ
Adults: $45 Children $35

Award-winning duo Wicker Suite a
  - **Venue**: Woodbury Domain and Hall
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- **Event Name**: SI Masters Football
  - **Description**: ⚽️ Football at the South Island Masters Games — rally the team, this is your moment.

From 9–11 October, Sir Basil Arthur Park becomes the home of Masters football for three action-packed days of competition, connection and classic post-match stories. Wit
  - **Venue**: Sir Basil Arthur Park
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- **Event Name**: Winchester Rodeo
  - **Description**: Action packed day for the whole family! All the top competitors in NZ head and head to defend their placings in the national standings! Accompany our local team of WRC and attend our local rodeo for the best day in town!
  - **Venue**: Winchester, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Night Sky of April – FREE Public Talk
  - **Description**: FREE Public Talk – Night Sky of March - Lunar Eclipse Special!

📅 Saturday 4th April
🕡 6pm
📍 Astro Theatre, Rehua Building – Dark Sky Project

This free talk will provide an introduction to what can be seen during April from the Aoraki Mackenzie Internati
  - **Venue**: 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand 7999
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- **Event Name**: Kiwi The Engine and Friends
  - **Description**: 🚂 We have Kiwi the Engine and his Friends coming back this Easter! 🚂
4th - 5th April
10:30am - 4:00pm
Adults $16
Children $8
Family $45
Under 3 free

🎉 We have:
✅ Scenic train rides 🚂🌄
✅Interactive Kiwi character
✅ An inflatable obstacle course for the ki
  - **Venue**: 16 Afghan Street, Pleasant Point, New Zealand 7903
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- **Event Name**: 2026 South Canterbury Mini Golf Champs
  - **Description**: South Canterbury Mini Golf Champs 2026! 🏌️‍♀️⛳🏌️‍♂️

Think you've got what it takes to be crowned South Canterbury's Mini Golf Champion? Now's your chance to prove it!

The SC Mini Golf Champs are BACK for 2026, and this year is bigger and better than eve
  - **Venue**: The Shearers Quarters
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- **Event Name**: Geraldine Summer Fete
  - **Description**: New Zealand’s biggest unique FETE the Geraldine Summer Fete a perfect day to reconnect with friends and an opportunity to indulge In some blissful shopping.
With winter behind us and a hint of summer approaching, there’s no better way to enjoy a day with
  - **Venue**: 220 Main north road, Geraldine, New Zealand
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Timaru?
  - **A:** SI Masters Football (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 12:00 am at Sir Basil Arthur Park), Winchester Rodeo (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:00 am at Winchester, New Zealand), Geraldine Summer Fete (Wed Nov 04 2026 at 11:30 pm at 220 Main north road, Geraldine, New Zealand), Mud Festival 2026 - Hosted by The Y & Tongan Society SC (Fri Apr 10 2026 at 11:30 pm at 2 Fraser Rd, Rosewill, Timaru 7975, New Zealand).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Timaru in April 2026?
  - **A:** Mud Festival 2026 - Hosted by The Y & Tongan Society SC (Fri Apr 10 2026 at 11:30 pm at 2 Fraser Rd, Rosewill, Timaru 7975, New Zealand).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Timaru?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Timaru 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 Timaru?
  - **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 Timaru?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Timaru include Sir Basil Arthur Park, Winchester, New Zealand, 220 Main north road, Geraldine, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Timaru?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Timaru include South Island Masters Games, NZ Rodeo Cowboys, Geraldine Summer Fete.
- **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 Timaru?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Timaru.

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