DOGGOS
All doggos most welcome. Please bring a leash & clean up any doggo deposits. Bring water for pooch on hot days please.
LOCATIONS
See maps below for visuals.
Waihi Beach - Wilson Park, Citrus Ave.
Whangamata - Island View Reserve, Island View Rd.
Tutukaka - Marina Green, Tutukaka Marina
Plantopia - Forum North, Whangarei
BIKES
Parking on site for all bicycles. Cyclists get good karma!
PARKING
Please park like a sane person :-)
All the sites have parking nearby.
Waihi Beach Sunday Market has parking inside the park accessible via The Crescent entrance into Wilson park.
Your Weekendevents
Fill your summer with fresh air & good times. WeekendEvents have got you sorted!
See below for all the important info...

Waihi
Beach
Sunday Market
Your Sunday morning must-do! Get out and about and enjoy the happy Sunday morning vibes at the Sunday Market. Fresh produce, flowers, food, coffee and much more each week. Cash-out facilities available at the Info Tent.
DATES - First market 22 Oct 2023
Every Sunday from Labour Weekend in October
till April 28. We will also have markets on public holiday weekends & school holidays throughout the year.
Open from 9am - 1pm.
LOCATION
Wilson Park, Citrus Ave, Waihi Beach.
See map below.
PARKING
Park in Wilson Park please! Entrance via The Crescent.
5kmh speed (walking speed) at all times.
Follow the Sunday Market on Facebook or Instagram to stay in the loop!
WAIHI BEACH
SUMMER FAIR
That one day of the year that you just can't miss! Live music, 200+ stalls, 12,000+ punters, fun for kids, delicious food & happy vibes.
ENTRY
$5 cash entry. Kids under 5 free.
Cash only at the gate but cash-out facilities available at the Info Tent.
DATE
Saturday 06 January 2024
LOCATION
Wilson Park, Citrus Ave, Waihi Beach.
See map below.
PARKING
Park smart! Wardens about! Just because it's an event, you still have to follow the normal parking rules ;-)
Follow the Summer Fair on Facebook or Instagram to stay in the loop!


WhangamataWeekend markets
A community event the whole family looks forward to - young and old our markets are a celebration of the weekend - slap on suncream and leave your shoes at home.
OPEN
From 9am till 1pm
LOCATION
Island View Reserve. Island View Rd. Beach Access 14.
See map below for visuals.
PARKING
Island View Reserve is in a residential area. Please park
respectfully.
DATES - Labour Weekend til Easter
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October - Saturday 21 (Labour Weekend)
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November - Saturday 18
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December - Sat 2 - Christmas in the Park/Williamson Park (*Please note* the times & venue for this event are different)
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December - Saturday 09
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January - Saturday 13, Saturday 20 & Saturday 27 (Anniversary Weekend)
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February - Saturday 3 (Waitangi Weekend) & Saturday 17
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March - Friday 29 & Saturday 30
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April - Saturday 20, Saturday 27
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June - Saturday 01 (Kings Birthday), Saturday 29 (Matariki)
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July - Saturday 13
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September - Saturday 05
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Labour Day weekend 2024.....
Follow Whangamata Weekend Markets on Facebook or Instagram to stay in the loop!
TUTUKAKa
TWILIGHT markets
Summer twilight markets featuring an eclectic range of local artists, artisans, food trucks and music!
OPEN
From 4pm till 8pm
LOCATION
Find us on the marina green, right in the heart of the Tutukaka Marina.
PARKING
Parking is available in and around the marina carpark. Our parking wardens are on site to help you find a spot. Please part respectfully!
DATES - Labour Weekend til Easter
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October - Saturday 21 (Labour Weekend)
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November - Saturday 11
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December - Saturday 02
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January - Saturday 13 & Saturday 27 (Anniversary Weekend)
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February - Saturday 10 & Saturday 24
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March - Saturday 30
Follow Tutukaka Twilight Markets on Facebook or Instagram to stay in the loop!


PARTNERSHIP EVENTS
Waihi Warm Up
Waihi Warm Up for Beachhop!
1200 vintage cars, 15,000 punters!
STALLHOLDERS
To sign up please email hello@weekendevents.co.nz
This event is coordinated by Go! Waihi.
OPEN
Market open from 10am - 2pm
LOCATION
Waihi Main Street
DATE
Wednesday 20 March 2024
Whangarei Maritime festival
Celebrating the Maritime spirit. A new flagship event for Whangarei. This event aims to be a unique, one of a kind large scale event.
STALLHOLDERS
To sign up please book on the WeekendEvents website + booking system. This event is coordinated by Whangarei Marina. *BOOKINGS NOT YET OPEN - EMAIL TO BE SENT TO STALLHOLDERS SOON*
OPEN
Details TBC
LOCATION
Town Basin, Whangarei
DATEs
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 October


Waihi Beach - Wilson Park
Whangamata - island view reserve
Tutukaka - Marina Green

