Get ready for a magical day of music, flavour, and farm fun! Kelmarna Farm’s much-loved annual Festival is back on Sunday, March 16th, bringing together the best of summer vibes, live music, delicious local food, and hands-on experiences that celebrate a thriving, regenerative food system.
From 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the Farm will transform into a lively gathering place where families, friends, and food lovers can explore the vibrant gardens, connect with nature, and enjoy an incredible festival atmosphere—all while supporting Kelmarna’s vital work in the community.
This year’s festival boasts a fantastic live music lineup, curated by 95bFM’s Matthew Crawley, featuring some of Aotearoa’s most exciting acts. Whether you're dancing in the paddocks or soaking in the relaxed farm vibes, the music will set the tone for an unforgettable day.
For the foodies, we’re serving up some of the best eats in town! Ripe Deli, Fatima’s, Daily Bread, A Lady Butcher, and Behemoth Brewing are teaming up for a special festival collaboration, while The Lophie Project will be dishing out delicious vegan treats. Pair it all with coffee, gelato, and drinks from our fully licensed bar, and you’ve got a feast worth celebrating!
Kids and families will love our dedicated children’s field, packed with games, farm tours, face painting, and the ever-popular “Guess the Pumpkin Weight” competition. And for those keen to get stuck in, we’re running hands-on workshops alongside thought-provoking discussions in the Talk Tent, where we’ll explore what a truly sustainable food future could look like.
Plus, don’t forget to browse our Farm Shop, stocked with Kelmarna’s fresh organic produce and seedlings to take home a little slice of farm life.
This year, we’re introducing ‘sliding scale priced’ tickets, available via Humanitix and at the gate. This means everyone can join in the fun while also contributing what they can to support Kelmarna’s mission.
“Last year, over 3,000 people came together to celebrate, learn, and connect with nature at Kelmarna,” says Kelmarna’s General Manager, Sarah McFadden. “Our festival is a chance for the whole community to gather, enjoy amazing food and music, and experience the farm’s unique magic. By making tickets available with a sliding scale of price options we’re ensuring that everyone can take part while supporting our work towards a more regenerative, resilient local food system.”
Come celebrate with us and be part of the movement for a better food future, and see for yourself a regenerative food system in action - one that supports environmental restoration, climate action, and community well-being. See you at the festival!
https://kelmarna.co.nz/festival-2025/
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