24-27 APRIL 2025
The 2026 Arrowtown Autumn Festival will be held 15-19 April –
come join us in celebrating our 40th anniversary!
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The Arrowtown Autumn Festival attracts large numbers of locals and visitors to our beautiful town during one of the most colourful times of the year.
The festival is set to impress again this year with a wide range of great food, wine, arts, comedy, music and sporting events suited to people of all ages. This event is run by the community, for the community, to showcase our local talents as well as the historical and cultural aspects of our town.
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The Arrowtown Autumn Festival
Mark the calendar for the 2026 Arrowtown Autumn Festival which will be held 15-19 April 2026.
The legendary Beard Growing Competition is making a triumphant return for 2026 🙌![]()
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Proudly sponsored by The Fork And Tap Ale House Arrowtown. and D'or Hairstylists, this much-loved event from years gone by is being dusted off and brought back just in time for the 2026 Arrowtown Autumn Festival. ![]()
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Whether you’re a seasoned beard grower or just keen to give it a crack, now’s your moment to commit and let it grow.![]()
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Pop into the Tap to register from Jan 30th – Feb 1st!BEARD GROWING COMPETITION 🧔🏆![]()
Put down the razors — it’s time to grow.![]()
In celebration of the 40th @arrowtownautumnfestival and alongside @dor_hair , we’re challenging our clean-shaven community to embrace a few months of beardy chaos!![]()
Register with us between 30 Jan – 1 Feb ($10 cash).![]()
Judging: Wednesday 15 April from 5pm in our garden bar![]()
You must be clean shaven upon registration!
Happy New Year! 🎉![]()
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It’s officially time to start dreaming up your parade entry!![]()
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The much-loved Bayleys Arrowtown Arrowtown Autumn Festival Parade returns on Saturday 18 April 2026, kicking off at 2pm, and it’s always one of the standout moments of the festival.![]()
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We’d love to see the community out in full force - businesses, families, clubs, schools, friends. Big ideas, bright colours, music, movement and a bit of joyful chaos are very much encouraged. The more creativity, the better!![]()
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Register your float here:![]()
arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz/parade-booking-form/
