FestivalsNZ

FESTIVALS & HOEDOWNS

(+Special Country Music Events in NZ/Aotearoa)

(Links to be Updated)

Please verify directly with Organisers for Festival details.

NORTH ISLAND

SOUTH ISLAND

Bay of Islands C'try Rock
Branded Lake Karapiro
Egmont Country
Hokianga Festival
Hoko Fest
Keep it Going Wairoa
Kidnappers Festival
Marton Festival
Napier Festival
Norfolk Island
Rimutaka Concert
Raw Country Hoedown

Stampede Festival
Summer Country
Taranaki Festival
Te Puke CM Awards
Thames Weekend
The Stetson Club
Tussock Country Festival
Waverley Hoedown
Wairarapa Festival
Wai Worrie Muster
Waiuku Warm Up

Buller Gorge
C M Jamboree
Clutha CMC - Interclub Day
Cromwell
Lake Hawea
Motueka Festival
River Inn Takaka
Silverpeaks Festival
Top Paddock Festival
Tussock Country
Waimakariri CMC Festival
Western Districts C & V

NORTH ISLAND

Bay of Islands C'try Rock Festival 10 - 12 MAY 2024 See Calendar Venue: Bay of Islands New Zealand		Egmont Country Festival 5 - 7 January 2024 Venue: New Plymouth Contact: Lynn Crawford M: 027 349 6824 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hokianga Country Music Festival 29 Sept - 1 Oct 2023 A weekend of country music and entertainment. Over 24 kiwi bands from around the country playing continuous music in five venues.		Hokio Country Fest Last weekend of January 2024? Contact: Francis Boyd Ph: 06 368 2878 M: 021 138 6544 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Keep It Going Wairoa Saturday 25 November 2023 Venue: Presbyterian Church Hall, Queen St, Wairoa Contact: Keith Willis M: 027 429 0047 Marie 06 838 6046 M: 027 453 8031 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.		Kidnapper's Country Music Festival 2024? Venue: Hawkes Bay Racing Centre, Prospect Rd, Hastings Contact: Wayne & Sandy Tapson Ph: 06 879 5543 M: 027 202 7546
Marton Country Music Festival 19 - 21 January 2024 Venue: Sir James Wilson Memorial Park, Rira Street, Marton Motorhome and bus sites available. Contact: John deBurgh M: 027 290 3103 Email:		Napier C'try/Variety Music Festival 2024 ?? Venue: Convenor: Keith Willis Ph: 06 870 3841 M: 027 429 0047 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Keith Willis
Raw Country Hoedown 9-10 March 2024 Venue: TGA Citiz Club, 13th Avenue, Tauranga (See Calendar) Feb 2024		Rimutaka Country Music Group Charity Concert 2024 ?? Annual Fund Raising Concert. Venue: Featherston. Top Rated Artists for a great evening of Country entertainment for a worthy cause. Contact: Keith Herbert Ph: 06 308 6057 M: 021 175 8358 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Stampede Music Festival ?????? Pukekohe Park, Auckland Guest Artists, Camper van parking, several venues Contact: Promoter - Greg Mosen Ph: 09 588 4050 M: 027 496 1666 Post: PO Box 51376, Pakuranga, Manukau 2140 Website: Link Link		Summer Country Music Fest ????? A one-day event celebrating New Zealand Country Music Venue: Marsden Cove Marina, Rauiri Drive, One Tree Point, Ruakaka, Bream Bay
Taranaki Country Music Festival 15 - 18 February 2024 Venue: Waitara War Memorial Hall, Memorial Pl, Waitara Contact: George & Jocelyn Tuahine Ph: 06 754 8383 M: 027 693 9233 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.		Thames Country Music Weekend POSTPONED 2023 A 3-day event showcasing Country Music Venue: Workingman's Club, Thames Contact: Craig Robertson Link
The Stetson Club Country Rock Music Fest MARCH ? 2024? Venue: Dairy Flat Community Hall, 6 Postman Rd, SH 17, Auckland		Te Puke Country Music Club 22 June 2024 Venue: Contacts: Geoff Mutton Ph: 07 573 7917 M: 027 278 0502 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wairarapa Country Music Festival January 2024? Hosts: Kidnappers Country Music & Wairarapa Racing Club Venue: Tauherenikau Racecourse Featherston, Wairarapa Contact: Wayne Tapson Ph: 06 879 5543 M: 027 202 7546 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.		Wai Worri Woolshed C'try Muster 6 - 7 JANUARY 2024 Venue: Contacts: Phil - Ph. 09 439 5083 Ted or Cushia - Ph: 09 434 0857 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Waverley Old Time Hoedown ??????? Annual 2-day acoustic event Host: Waverley Old Time Country Music Group (Sth Taranaki) Venue: Waverley Baptist Church Contact: Cindy Burgess Ph: 06 346 6424 Post: C/- 20 Bear St, Waverley, South Taranaki 4510		Branded Festival - Lake Karapiro 2 - 4 August 2024 see Calendar Contact: Keith Willis Ph: 06 820 3841 M: 027 429 0047 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SOUTH ISLAND

Buller Gorge Country Music Festival 2-4 February 2024 (See Calendar) Venue: Contact: AJ 021 704 0r Val 021 190 4949 Email:		Country Music Clubs Jamboree ??????? Venue: ? Contact: Bede Brown Ph: 03 789 6136 (evenings) Bus: 03 788 9649 Postal: PO Box 64, Westport 7866 Email: Bede Brown This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
*Gold N* Notes Hoedown ??????? Venue: Cromwell Contact:**		Lake Hawea Summer Festival Dec 2023 - Jan 2024 ???????? Venue: Contact: Email:
Motueka Country Music Festival 13-14 Jan 2024 (See Calendar) Host: Motueka Country Music Club Venue: Marchwood Park, Motueka Contact: Christine Ph: 03 5447 194 M: 022 680 0988 Motorhome Enquires: Camp Manager Julie M: 021 0811 5240 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.		River Inn Takaka C'try Music Festival March 2024???? Fun Country Music by Entertainers from far and wide, plus walkups. Camping, Caravan & Campervan parking available Contact: Karen Mc Cleely. Ph: 027 782 7494
Silverpeaks C'try Music Club Festival 22 - 24 March 2024 Venue: Taieri Bowling Club, 12 Wickliffe St, Mosgiel Contact: Ph: 03 M: More Info See Calendar Motor Home parking available		Top Paddock Music Festival 2024 ??? Venue: Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tussock Country Music Festival 24 MAY - 3 JUNE 2024 Venues: Gore		Waimakariri CMC Festival 9-11 February 2024 Venues: See Calendar
Western Districts Country & Variety 9 June 2024 See CALENDAR		Interclub Day 30 June 2024 See Calendar - Numbers Limited