Katikati Avocado Festival

Katikati Avo Fest returns to Uretara Domain on Saturday 10 January 2026, promising big tunes, fresh flavours and pure summer fun from 12pm to 6pm.

The much-loved festival celebrates New Zealand’s Avocado Capital with live music, great food and beverages, cooking demonstrations and sun-soaked good times. Since 2004 it has drawn crowds from across the Bay of Plenty and beyond for its relaxed atmosphere and dance-ready bands.

This year’s DMS Main Stage is headlined by crowd favourite Tami Neilson, the Canadian-born, Aotearoa-based powerhouse whose roof-raising blend of country, soul and rock ’n’ roll has taken her from busking with her family to the Grand Ole Opry, a #1 album and international tours with Willie Nelson. Fresh from releasing her acclaimed 2025 album Neon Cowgirl, Tami is set to close out the day in style.

Sharing the bill are Wellington favourites The Relatives, high-voltage supergroup Sonar Flare, and vocal trio The Lady Killers, keeping the dance floor buzzing all afternoon.

In the Seeka Kitchen Marquee, beloved Kiwi cookbook author and presenter Chelsea Winter will lead hourly avocado-inspired demos before a 5pm book signing. Her new release Nourish will be available on the day from Katikati Paper Plus, with fans welcome to bring any of her books along to be signed.

Katikati Avo Fest is the result of thousands of volunteer hours, tireless community spirit and a passion for giving back to the community.

Premium and Early Bird tickets have sold out. General tickets and transport are available now via iTicket or KatikatiAvoFest.co.nz.

For more infomation, check out the website here: www.katikatiavofest.co.nz.

Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival 2026, Uretara Domain Katikati, Noon-6pm, Saturday 10th January 2026

Certified Self Contained Motorcaravan Parking

Overnight parking will be available at the local Katikati Primary school again for the Katikati Avocado Festival 2026!

Your furry friends are allowed on the grounds, but please clean up after them and make sure they are under control at all times.

Where is the parking? And when can I arrive/leave?

Katikati Primary School, 28 Beach Road, Katikati.

Please arrive after 4pm on Friday the 9th of January and you are welcome to stay until Sunday the 11th January until 11am.

The gates will be manned up until approximately 8.30pm Friday evening and then again from 8.30am-11am Saturday morning.

Please carry the correct amount of cash, we may not have change available.

As the toilets will not be open, all vehicles must be self-contained. Dogs are allowed on the grounds but any doggie doos’ must be picked up.

How much does it cost?

The cost per campervan, per night is $20. All proceeds will go to Katikati Primary School.

Do I need to book?

No need to book, but please have correct cash available to pay for the parking.

Event tickets ($55/$65/$75) can be bought online at www.katikatiAvoFest.co.nz from 1st September 2025.

Taxi Transport to the Festival

Transport to and from Primary School and Uretara Domain (venue).

Book direct with Kiwi Kabs on kiwikabs@xtra.co.nz or 022 045 0525.