Thames Pacific Main Stage
with MC AJ Crawshaw
The Tuatara Bar & Thames Pacific Main Stage will rock all day with quality sounds for visitors to kick-back and enjoy. The Tuatara Bar operates a special licence, everyone is welcome including children with guardians. Read More
Party all day long!
FEATURING amazing performers:
ANZ Kāpiti Kitchen Stage
with MC Kitty Fitton
FREE all day
Join us for a day of delicious inspiration at the ANZ Kāpiti Kitchen Stage, a talented lineup of local culinary stars will be serving up creativity, flavour, and expert kitchen tips. Come for the vibes, stay for the recipes and tastings! Read more
FEATURING amazing chefs, cooks & food lovers:
ZEAL ZONE
with MC Terry Poko
Experience a full day of vibrant entertainment at the ZEAL Zone, the new PAVILION Zone and in the KIDS Zone! It’s a dynamic celebration of creativity, culture, and community you won’t want to miss! Read More
FEATURING amazing performers:
ZEAL Kāpiti, Colossal NZ, and other performers to be confirmed
FREE KIDS ZONE & Face Painting
FREE all day
Bounce into fun at the KIDS Zone! Smiles, laughter, and unforgettable moments, one bounce at a time! Featuring multiple bouncy castles and giant games like basketball shoot-out, batter-up baseball, noughts & crosses, and jumbo jenga.
Add a splash of sparkle at the KIDS Zone with Daizy Design Face Painting! Watch little faces light up with colour and joy thanks to the talented Christie Lewis and her assistant,
Donations Welcome
Tuatara Bar (Eftpos only)
Tuatara Bar
The Tuatara Bar will serve all day while visitors kick-back and enjoy the vibe of the Thames Pacific Main Stage. The Tuatara Bar operates a special licence, and everyone is welcome including children with their parents or guardians. The Bar menu includes local canned brews, wine, cider, canned cocktails, and coffee, something for everyone – EFTPOS sales only.
Beverages purchased in the Liquor Zone cannot be opened or consumed at the Fair. Take them home to enjoy or wrap them up as the tastiest gifts around! We encourage responsible drinking, support our local makers, savour the flavours, and know your limits.
The Fair reserves the right to use any image captured by our official photographer for promotional purposes in any media, in perpetuity without compensation, unless not consented.
Thames Pacific Main Stage with MC AJ Crawshaw
9.45 am - 9.50 am: Official Welcome
Official Mayoral welcome and opening to bless the kai, the event and the people!
We also acknowledge our magnificent production team who professionally operate the Thames Pacific Main Stage on behalf of the Kāpiti Food Fair:
- GSE Sound (Grant Sullivan & crew)
- Accent Entertainment (Barrie Hutton)
- Peak Audio Productions (Trevor Faulknor)
11.45 am - 12.45 pm: TBC
1.15 pm - 2.15 pm: TBC
2.45 pm - 3.45 pm: TBC
4.15 pm - 5.15 pm: TBC
ANZ Kāpiti Kitchen Stage with MC Kitty Fitton
FREE all day
Get ready to stir up some summer magic! Join us for a full day of delicious inspiration at the ANZ Kāpiti Kitchen Stage, where our talented lineup of local culinary stars will be serving up creativity, flavour, and expert kitchen tips. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just love to dabble, you'll leave with fresh ideas to whip up in your whare home kitchen this summer. Come for the vibes, stay for the recipes and tastings!
ZEAL ZONE with MC Terry Poko
FREE all day
Experience a full day of vibrant entertainment at the ZEAL Zone, the new PAVILION Zone and in the KIDS Zone! It’s a dynamic celebration of creativity, culture, and community you won’t want to miss!
ZEAL Zone:
10:00 am – 10:30 am Rangatahi Musicians
10:45 am – 11.15 am Colossal NZ
11:30 am – 12:00 pm TBC
12:15 pm – 12:45 pm TBC
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Colossal NZ
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Rangatahi Musicians
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm Colossal NZ
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Rangatahi Musicians
ZEAL Kāpiti brings the buzz! Packed with musical and creative energy, they are a powerhouse of rangatahi talent. This vibrant youth organisation nurtures young people holistically, helping them grow through creativity and connection. Their line-up features a dynamic mix of solo and duo performances by local young artists, each one ready to light up your radar with fresh, inspiring sounds. Come along and discover the future of Kāpiti’s music scene!
Get ready for a wild ride of circus street theatre! Brought to you by an award-winning production company, Colossal NZ, that’s known for its flair in circus, performance and design, this high-energy spectacle is bursting with Kiwi creativity. Expect jaw-dropping stunts, bizarre party tricks, and world-class entertainment that will keep you laughing and amazed. With attention to detail and a whole lot of personality, their shows are an unforgettable experience that will turn the ZEAL Zone and NEW Pavilion Zone into a playground of wonder!
Pavilion Street Zone:
Be amazed by professional circus buskers from Colossal NZ and enjoy spontaneous pop-up street performances from a variety of talented artists!
10:30 am – 10:50 am | TBC
10:00 am – 5:00 pm | TBC
12:30 pm – 12:50 pm | Colossal NZ
2:15 pm – 2.35 pm | Colossal NZ
FREE KIDS ZONE & Face Painting
FREE all day
Donations Welcome
KĀPITI CASTLES
Bounce into fun at the KIDS Zone! Smiles, laughter, and unforgettable moments, one bounce at a time! This action-packed zone is bursting with excitement, featuring multiple bouncy castles and giant games like basketball shoot-out, batter-up baseball, noughts & crosses, and jumbo jenga. It’s the ultimate playground for little foodies, brought to life by the local legends at Kāpiti Castles. Come play, jump, and giggle your way through the day!
DAIZY DESIGN FACE PAINTING
Add a splash of sparkle at the KIDS Zone with Daizy Design Face Painting! Watch little faces light up with colour and joy thanks to the talented Christie Lewis and her assistant, Wellington’s go-to pros for magical transformations. From glittery butterflies to fierce superheroes, their artistry brings imagination to life and adds extra fun to your little foodies’ day out. Come get painted and make some colourful memories!
