24-27 APRIL 2025  

The 2026 Arrowtown Autumn Festival will be held 15-19 April –

come join us in celebrating our 40th anniversary!

Check out our programme below:

Buy tickets HERE.

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Arrowtown Autumn Festival

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 Arrowtown Autumn Festival

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The Arrowtown Autumn Festival
📸 Don’t miss your shot!Entries for the Arrowtown Photo Competition close on 15 March and we’d love to see a few more come through before then.We’re especially keen for:✨ Youth entries (14 years and under) – young photographers, this is your moment!✨ Historical photos – dig into those albums and archives for old snaps of the Autumn Festival or Arrowtown in years gone by. The older (and more nostalgic), the better.Whether it’s a stunning landscape, a wildlife moment, or a treasured piece of local history, send it in.Find all the details and enter here:www.arrowtown.com/discover/photo-competition/Just a little reminder... the Arrowtown Photo Competition is still open.If you’ve been meaning to sort through your camera roll (or that old folder of festival snaps), now’s a good time. With The Arrowtown Autumn Festival celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the Historic category feels especially meaningful.Alongside Historic, there are categories for Landscapes, Wildlife/Nature, Outdoor Recreation, Nightscapes, Seasons, Black & White, and Youth, so plenty of ways to get involved.Entries close 15 March 2026, and you’ll find the link to enter in the comments below. We can’t wait to see Arrowtown through your eyes.📸 Rita Baker - Milky Way over Old Police Hut ... See MoreSee Less

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📸 Festival Social Media Role – Arrowtown Autumn FestivalWe’re looking for a creative, enthusiastic social media person (or two!) to help capture the Arrowtown Autumn Festival as it happens.This role involves live coverage across Instagram & Facebook -stories, short videos, daily highlights, and end-of-day wrap-up reels. You’ll be on the ground each day, soaking up the atmosphere and sharing the magic.🕙 Dates: April 15-19 2026📍 Location: Arrowtown💛 About the role:The Arrowtown Autumn Festival is a non-profit, community-run event, so this is a modest paid role. It would suit someone starting out, building their portfolio, or keen to gain real-world festival and events experience.If you love content creation, community events, and fast-paced days full of great moments, we’d love to hear from you.📩 If you are interested, get in touch at info@arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz ... See MoreSee Less

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THANKS TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR:

Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen

THANKS TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS:

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