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Waimate Folk Festival


  • Gunns Bush Camp 36 Gunns Bush Road Hunter, Canterbury, 7978 New Zealand (map)

Waimate Folk Festival sees Musicians both experienced and new from Christchurch, Dunedin, and everywhere in between. Come together for a weekend of music, dance and workshops in beautiful Gunns Bush. Featuring the always popular Saturday night barn-dance, and of course the glitz and glam themed final night cabaret on Sunday evening including the highlight acts of the weekend. The these for 2021 is Wild West.

Held every Queen’s Birthday Weekend (to include the first Monday in June); Waimate Folk Festival is a great occasion for performers of all ages and skills, from the beginner to the seasoned professional.

Registration includes three nights accommodation (or camping, for the hardy) and continuous entertainment and workshops from Saturday morning to Sunday evening (and the wee hours of Monday). Day passes are also available at $40 per day or $25 for a half-day ($15 and $10 for children).

Meals are available to purchase for Saturday and Sunday nights.

For more information go to waimatefolkfestival.weebly.com

Earlier Event: 2 June
Quiz Night at The Barn