# Festivals in Timaru 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

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

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## About

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Timaru. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Timaru, 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 Timaru 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
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 03:00 pm (+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!
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:00 pm (+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**: Thu Nov 05 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu Nov 05 2026 at 04:00 pm (+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**: The Bay Fete 2027
  - **Description**: FREE ENTRY!!

The Bay Fete showcases a range of the best local, regional and national clothing, homewares, outdoor accessories, beverages, music and much more!!

With delicious food options and entertainment mark this down as Sunday to enjoy!
  - **Date**: Sun Feb 07 2027 at 11:00 am – Sun Feb 07 2027 at 04:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/the-bay-fete-2027/200030581717924
  - **Venue**: Caroline Bay, Timaru, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Get to the Point Family Fun Day
  - **Description**: Family Fun Day with market stalls and a free children's play area!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 417
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 02:30 pm (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: 79 Main St, Pleasant Point, New Zealand 7975
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  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: Autumn Fling
  - **Description**: Final event of our nine month long season.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat May 08 2027 at 09:30 am – Sat May 08 2027 at 04:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/autumn-fling/200030509075956
  - **Venue**: Levels Raceway Timaru
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## Trending Events in Timaru

- **Event Name**: Timaru, Let’s Talk: Resilience & Mental Health with Sir John Kirwan
  - **Description**: Westpac New Zealand is proud to welcome Sir John Kirwan to Timaru for an inspiring conversation on mental health, resilience, and the importance of looking after ourselves and each other.

A Westpac Ambassador for over a decade, Sir John Kirwan (JK) has d
  - **Venue**: Caroline Bay Hall
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- **Event Name**: Ben Hurley - Gone South - Timaru
  - **Description**: Ben Hurley, one of New Zealand’s most well known and well loved comedians is once again proving that the South Island matters.

They had such a good time on their South Island tour last year, Ben and Harriet are heading out for Round 2. He’s hitting the r
  - **Venue**: The Sail & Anchor Bar & Cafe
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- **Event Name**: ART IN MOTION Matinee Performance
  - **Description**: Get up close and personal with 42 unique wearable creations from local, national, and international designers!!!

With Stage, music and lighting by Vibrant - this is Caroline Bay Hall as you have never seen it before - entertainment at it's best!

Enjoy T
  - **Venue**: Caroline Bay Hall
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- **Event Name**: ART IN MOTION Evening Performance and Prizegiving
  - **Description**: Get up close and personal with 42 unique wearable creations from local, national, and international designers!!!

With Stage, music and lighting by Vibrant - this is Caroline Bay Hall as you have never seen it before - entertainment at it's best!

Enjoy T
  - **Venue**: Caroline Bay Hall
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- **Event Name**: Ultimate BINGO - Temuka’s Biggest Bingo Night
  - **Description**: Temuka, get ready for a HUGE night of bingo, music, prizes and plenty of laughs, all while helping support our Aoraki Rugby League players who have been selected for the South Island Scorpions team!

We’re kicking things off the traditional way with two r
  - **Venue**: Temuka Rugby Football Club
- **Event Name**: Bubbles & Banter
  - **Description**: BUBBLES, BANTER & A WHOLE LOT OF FUN!

“Ladies… consider this your official excuse to ditch the dishes, ignore the emails, and grab a glass!”

Bubbles & Banter is the event you've been waiting for!
What to Expect

A complimentary glass of bubbles
  - **Venue**: West End Hall 35A Maltby Avenue Timaru
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- **Event Name**: SI Masters Hockey
  - **Description**: 🏑 Hockey at the South Island Masters Games is back — and it always sells out.

Held from the 9th – 11th October at Aorangi Oval, this is three days of fast-paced action, great rivalries and classic Masters Games atmosphere. With multiple grades on offer,
  - **Venue**: Southern Trust Events Centre, Timaru, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Brooklands
  - **Description**: The exciting start to our 2026/27 race season with exciting new cars and drivers.
  - **Venue**: Levels Raceway Timaru
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- **Event Name**: Big Weekend in September!
  - **Description**: The Christchurch Crew are coming back to Timaru in September!

Visiting trains (possibly STEAM TRAINS too!), plus plenty of Model Boats on the pond, there will be plenty to see and do for the whole family.

Saturday 12th September 1pm to 4pm, then 6pm to
  - **Venue**: 35 Rose Street, Timaru, New Zealand 7910
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Timaru?
  - **A:** SI Masters Football (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am at Sir Basil Arthur Park), Winchester Rodeo (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:00 pm at Winchester, New Zealand), Geraldine Summer Fete (Thu Nov 05 2026 at 09:30 am at 220 Main north road, Geraldine, New Zealand), The Bay Fete 2027 (Sun Feb 07 2027 at 11:00 am at Caroline Bay, Timaru, New Zealand), Get to the Point Family Fun Day (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:30 am at 79 Main St, Pleasant Point, New Zealand 7975).
- **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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