# 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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## 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
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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!
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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**: 🌌 MATARIKI SHUNTER RUNNING DAY & OFFICIAL UNVEILING! 🚂✨
  - **Description**: 🌌 𝙈𝘼𝙏𝘼𝙍𝙄𝙆𝙄 𝙎𝙃𝙐𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙍𝙐𝙉𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘿𝘼𝙔 & 𝙊𝙁𝙁𝙄𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙇 𝙐𝙉𝙑𝙀𝙄𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙂! 🚂✨

Mark your calendars! Celebrate Matariki with an extra special milestone at the Pleasant Point Museum and Railway on Sunday, 12th of July, 2026.

Not only are we running our fantastic diesel loco
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Jul 12 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Jul 12 2026 at 03:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/matariki-shunter-running-day-and-official-unveiling/200030283924926
  - **Venue**: Pleasant Point Museum and Railway
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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
  - **Interested Audience**:
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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**: Get to the Point Family Fun Day
  - **Description**: Family Fun Day with market stalls and a free children's play area!
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/get-to-the-point-family-fun-day/200030218585529
  - **Venue**: 79 Main St, Pleasant Point, New Zealand 7975
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  - **Categories**: kids

## Trending Events in Timaru

- **Event Name**: 2026 RSM Law Plunket Art Show
  - **Description**: The RSM Law Plunket Art Show is back for the 48th year! A wide range of stunning artwork from around the country on show!About this Event2026 RSM Law Plunket Art ShowJoin us at the Aigantighe
  - **Venue**: Aigantighe Art Gallery
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- **Event Name**: Prowear 4 & Rotary South Island Champs 2026
  - **Description**: The Prowear 4 & Rotary South Island Champs is back for 2026 with another full-throttle three-day track event. In association with Star Insure.

📅 13–15 November 2026
📍 Levels Raceway, Timaru

Expect a full weekend of action including Cruising, Driftin
  - **Venue**: Levels Raceway Timaru
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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**: Christmas in July
  - **Description**: Get ready to dust off your favourite Christmas outfit and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year—six months early!About this EventChristmas is coming early... and you're invited!Forget the cold winter blues—
  - **Venue**: Evie's Bar & Grill
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- **Event Name**: Matariki: Stories, Stars and New Beginnings - FREE public talk
  - **Description**: FREE Public Talk – Matariki: Stories, Stars and New Beginnings

📅 Saturday 11th July
🕡 4pm
📍Dark Sky Project

Join us at Dark Sky Project for a special free talk celebrating Matariki, the Māori New Year.

Matariki marks the rising of a group of stars in t
  - **Venue**: 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand 7999
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- **Event Name**: Temuka Colour Canter
  - **Description**: It's BACK! The Temuka Colour Canter is returning on Saturday 17 October 2026 — and we couldn't be more excited to bring it back to our community after all these years!

Lace up, wear white, and get ready to be absolutely covered in colour. This 5km fun ru
  - **Venue**: Temuka Domain
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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**: South Canterbury Home and Garden Show 2027
  - **Description**: The South Canterbury Home and Garden Show is back in 2027.

Join the fun with as again at Southern Trust Events Centre from the 26th to 28th of February 2027.

Entry fee:
Adults $5
Gold Card Friday $2.50 (Friday only)
Under 16 FREE
  - **Venue**: The Southern Trust Events Centre Timaru
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- **Event Name**: 🌌 MATARIKI SHUNTER RUNNING DAY & OFFICIAL UNVEILING! 🚂✨
  - **Description**: 🌌 𝙈𝘼𝙏𝘼𝙍𝙄𝙆𝙄 𝙎𝙃𝙐𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙍𝙐𝙉𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘿𝘼𝙔 & 𝙊𝙁𝙁𝙄𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙇 𝙐𝙉𝙑𝙀𝙄𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙂! 🚂✨

Mark your calendars! Celebrate Matariki with an extra special milestone at the Pleasant Point Museum and Railway on Sunday, 12th of July, 2026.

Not only are we running our fantastic diesel loco
  - **Venue**: Pleasant Point Museum and Railway
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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), 🌌 MATARIKI SHUNTER RUNNING DAY & OFFICIAL UNVEILING! 🚂✨ (Sun Jul 12 2026 at 11:00 am at Pleasant Point Museum and Railway), Geraldine Summer Fete (Thu Nov 05 2026 at 09:30 am at 220 Main north road, Geraldine, New Zealand), Get to the Point Family Fun Day (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am at 79 Main St, Pleasant Point, New Zealand 7975).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Timaru this weekend July 10–12, 2026?
  - **A:** 🌌 MATARIKI SHUNTER RUNNING DAY & OFFICIAL UNVEILING! 🚂✨ (Sun Jul 12 2026 at 11:00 am at Pleasant Point Museum and Railway).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Timaru in July 2026?
  - **A:** 🌌 MATARIKI SHUNTER RUNNING DAY & OFFICIAL UNVEILING! 🚂✨ (Sun Jul 12 2026 at 11:00 am at Pleasant Point Museum and Railway).
- **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, Pleasant Point Museum and Railway.
- **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, Pleasant Point Museum & Railway.
- **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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