# Events & Things To Do in Waimate in May 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in May 2026 in Waimate. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in May 2026 in Waimate.
- **Category**: May
- **Display Name**: Events in May
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Wondering what to do on the weekend or on a not-so-fun night? We have all you need, discover all the happening events in May [YEAR] in [CITY] and find the best picks of yourself. Be it a theatre workshop, meditation class or an entertaining concert, there are a bunch of curated events in [CITY] in May [YEAR] for you.

## May 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**: Winter Feed Competition 2026
  - **Description**: Waituna Creek School's PTA is hosting a winter feed competition to fundraise for learning resources and equipment.

Dry land and/or Irrigated Crop options. 
We are sure your crops are looking great so make sure you get them entered! 🌱 🚜 

A competition fo
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waimate/winter-feed-competition-2026/200029933818447
  - **Venue**: 178 Waituna School Road, Waimate, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Best Dam Backyard Ultra
  - **Description**: Best Dam Backyard Ultra takes in the day loop run by the NZ team in the 2024 BYU Team World Championship.

The corral will be based at the Boat Harbour Camping Ground about 600m around the loop from the original corral at the Otematata Hotel.
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waimate/best-dam-backyard-ultra/200029853353956
  - **Venue**: Otematata-Kurow Rd, Kurow 9435, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Annual Poker Run
  - **Description**: Social Ride or Drive, meet new people or bring along your mates for a great days riding/driving.
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waimate/annual-poker-run/200029556862201
  - **Venue**: The Fort Enfield
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## 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**: Oamaru Gypsy Fair
  - **Description**: The Gypsy Fair is a nationwide travelling event, bringing family fun, live music and an unbeatable vibe to each town we visit.🌞💜

Having been on the road for over 45 years, it’s safe to say our roots run deep. Our people are incredible, and house trucks/b
  - **Venue**: Awamoa Park
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- **Event Name**: ROCKET TENORS - ANTHEMS RELOADED TOUR
  - **Description**: GET READY OAMARU!...

UNLEASHING THE GREATEST ROCK ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME!

Rock Tenors are about to detonate their brand new show of pure rock energy at the Oamaru Opera House!

The Anthems Reloaded Tour is a full-throttle celebration of the greatest rock h
  - **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**: Pentland Hills Trail Ride
  - **Description**: 🏍️ Motorbike Trail Ride – Waimate / Waihaorunga
📅 Sunday 26th April 2026 - Registration open 8:30am, Track opens 10am

Join us for an epic day of riding in the Waimate – Waihaorunga area, with all proceeds going to the Waimate Rotary Club, and straight ba
  - **Venue**: 572 Pentland hills rd,, Waimate, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: POWDER CHUTES w/ Fübar!
  - **Description**: Powder Chutes return to the iconic Penguin Entertainers Club in Oamaru to road test new songs and unleash holy hell with the old. 

Along for the ride are Dunedin noise merchants Fübar!

Probably the last Oamaru show before the lads take some time out to
  - **Venue**: The Penguin Club, Oamaru
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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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- **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
  - **Venue**: 1 Wansbeck Street, Oamaru, New Zealand 9400
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- **Event Name**: Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show in Oamaru: Fun for All Ages!
  - **Description**: Experience the Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show Where You Become the Star of the Show!

As seen on Seven Sharp (TVNZ) and going viral on TikTok, you’re in for a treat! Comedy Hypnotist Haiming Jiang is bringing his hit Comedy Hypnosis Show to your area. Get
  - **Venue**: Oamaru Opera House
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top May 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), Winter Feed Competition 2026 (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 am at 178 Waituna School Road, Waimate, New Zealand), Best Dam Backyard Ultra (Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 pm at Otematata-Kurow Rd, Kurow 9435, New Zealand), Annual Poker Run (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 am at The Fort Enfield).
- **Q**: How can I find May events in Waimate?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming May 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 May 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 May events in Waimate?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting May events in Waimate include 1 Wansbeck Street, Oamaru, New Zealand 9400, 178 Waituna School Road, Waimate, New Zealand, Otematata-Kurow Rd, Kurow 9435, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for May events in Waimate?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting May events in Waimate include Scotts Brewing Co, Waituna Creek School Winter Feed Competiton, Inch Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online May events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many May 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 May events in Waimate?
  - **A:** Follow the May category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new May events are listed in Waimate.

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