# Festivals in Waimate | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Waimate. 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.

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## Festivals Events in Waimate

- **Event Name**: Winter Fest @ Scotts Brewing Co
  - **Description**: Join us for a weekend of great brews, tasty food, and top-notch live music as we celebrate Winter Fest in style. Gather your mates, settle in, and let’s turn up the heat with a weekend full of good times.


Live Music Line-up:

Friday 29 May – Strings Att
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  - **Date**: Fri May 29 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 31 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waimate/winter-fest-scotts-brewing-co/200029812502314
  - **Venue**: 1 Wansbeck Street, Oamaru, New Zealand 9400
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- **Event Name**: Claytons 2026
  - **Description**: New Zealand's greatest tournament, Claytons, is back for 2026!
Claytons is the annual novice tournament between Otago and Canterbury, and is back at Gunn's Bush, so get excited!!
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 05:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waimate/claytons-2026/200029939735408
  - **Venue**: Gunns Bush
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- **Event Name**: Waimate Winter Folk Festival
  - **Description**: Unlike most music festivals, we don't employ professionals to entertain us, rather we have the opportunity to create our own entertainment (not compulsory!). Pretty much anyone who wants to get on stage can do so at some point over the weekend. Bring an a
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  - **Date**: Fri May 29 2026 at 02:00 am – Mon Jun 01 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waimate/waimate-winter-folk-festival/200029939736327
  - **Venue**: Gunns Bush Camp, 36 Gunns Bush Road, Hunter, Waimate 7978
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, music-festivals, concerts, meetups

## Trending Events in Waimate

- **Event Name**: OAMARU OPERA HOUSE - Friday 26 June from 7.30pm.
  - **Description**: Join us this year as we celebrate The Eagles Greatest hits.
A two-hour musical journey through the timeless melodies that defined an era. "Take it to the Limit, Lyin Eyes, New kid in Town and Hotel California are just some of the great songs in this unmis
  - **Venue**: Oamaru Opera House
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- **Event Name**: Papakaio Hall Redevelopment Fundraiser - Casino Royale 🎲
  - **Description**: ✨The Papakaio Night Out 2026
🎲 Casino Royale at the Loan & Merc
Ft. The Brad Staley Trio Band 🎶 
💰 A Major Fundraiser for the Papakaio Community Hall Redevelopment 

We told you it would look different this year, and here it is! Bigger, better and cla
  - **Venue**: The Loan & Merc
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- **Event Name**: Never Mind the Rowlocks - Here's the Wellington Sea Shanty Society EP release tour (Ōamaru)
  - **Description**: The scuttlebutt is true...⛵

The most seaworthy sea shanty band in the South Pacific is releasing their long-awaited 4th collection of new and old maritime bangers:
'Never Mind the Rowlocks - Here's the Wellington Sea Shanty Society'.

All aboard as we se
  - **Venue**: Scotts Brewing Co
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- **Event Name**: PRELOVED CLOTHING POPUP
  - **Description**: Beautiful preloved clothing and footwear ready to find a new life 🤩 quality, on trend, clean....why buy new when you can spend a fraction and get quality.  Hello Again and Joosh preloved are coming together in Oamaru for a one off popup.
Friday 10am till
  - **Venue**: The Brydone Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Forrester Gallery Street Party!
  - **Description**: Join us at the Forrester Gallery and Mahika Kai Mahika Toi, our new extension for a whānau-friendly street party full of fun events and on Saturday 2nd May 10.30am - 8.00pm!

All events are free to attend, with food trucks also available onsite throughout
  - **Venue**: 9 Thames Street, Oamaru, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Poipoi - A Gathering Under the Matariki Skies
  - **Description**: PoiPoi is back for a third year at the delightful Gunns Bush Camp, on the East coast of Te Waipounamu.

Join us for a nurturing weekend of kani kani (dancing) and kai, grounding ritual, ceremony, and connection within community. 

Ceremony is the backbone
  - **Venue**: Gunns Bush
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- **Event Name**: Getting Messy at the Penguin Club
  - **Description**: Come and join us during another epic Waitaki weekend with the Steampunk festival in full swing!

If you’re keen for a night of great tunes, fabulous dance moves, and a heap of laughs, this one’s for you.

Hot Mess are back doing what they do best — playin
  - **Venue**: Penguin Entertainers Club Inc
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- **Event Name**: The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Twizel
  - **Description**: Let the good times ROLL! The screening sensation known as The Big Bike Film Night is back in '26 for your bike films fix!!!

What's it all about??? The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world togeth
  - **Venue**: Twizel (Twizel Events Centre)
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- **Event Name**: OAMARU, NZ - Oamaru Opera House
  - **Description**: We invite you to join us for a night celebrating the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we present the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for oth
  - **Venue**: Oamaru Opera House
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Waimate?
  - **A:** Winter Fest @ Scotts Brewing Co (Fri May 29 2026 at 10:00 am at 1 Wansbeck Street, Oamaru, New Zealand 9400), Claytons 2026 (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 am at Gunns Bush), Waimate Winter Folk Festival (Fri May 29 2026 at 02:00 am at Gunns Bush Camp, 36 Gunns Bush Road, Hunter, Waimate 7978).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Waimate?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Waimate 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 Waimate?
  - **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 Waimate?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Waimate include 1 Wansbeck Street, Oamaru, New Zealand 9400, Gunns Bush, Gunns Bush Camp, 36 Gunns Bush Road, Hunter, Waimate 7978.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Waimate?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Waimate include Scotts Brewing Co, Canterbury DebSoc, Christchurch Folk Music Club.
- **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 Waimate?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Waimate.

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