24-27 APRIL 2025

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Arrowtown Autumn Festival

Now in its 39th year, 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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Saturday 26 April – ASB Market Day & Bayleys Parade It’s the biggest day of the Arrowtown Autumn Festival, and…

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Road Closures 2025

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🥧🍺🍷 Pie, Pint & Pinot – Most Creative P

🥧🍺🍷 Pie, Pint & Pinot – Most Creative Pie Competition! 🍷🍺🥧

Get ready for a flavour explosion this weekend at the sold out Pie, Pint & Pinot – and while you’re sipping and sampling, don’t forget to cast your vote in the Most Creative Pie Competition, held in honour of the late Keith Crawford, the legendary local who first cooked up this event with a hearty dose of passion and community spirit. 💛

Here’s what’s in the running for the coveted title:

🥧 @theforkandtaparrowtown – Chilli Pork & Seafood Chowder
🥧 @emersonsbrewery – Gamekeepers Pie: Wild Venison & Duck
🥧 @thepieoneernz – Biscoff Beef with Jalapeño & Cheese Pie
🥧 @thecargocollective – Haggis & Mashed Potato Pie
🥧 @sangas_pies – Cheeky Cow Pie: 7hr Smoked Cheeks with Shroom & Blue Cheese Sauce
🥧 @maboulangerienz – Almond & Mixed Berry Pie
🥧 @waipiatapieco – “Jamaican Me Crazy” Goat Curry Pie

Thanks to @deltav.laserdesign for creating this wonderful trophy, thanks to all the pie makers for getting behind the competition and mostly importantly, thanks Keith, for being the inspiration and driving force for one of the best community events in Arrowtown. 🧡

🗳 Come hungry, vote wisely, and raise a glass to Keith – the pies have never looked (or tasted) better.

🚗🚌🚲 Getting to Market Day – Leave the C

🚗🚌🚲 Getting to Market Day – Leave the Car at Home! 🍂

Heading to ASB Market Day next Saturday, April 26th? We’ve got some awesome transport options to make your journey easy, stress-free, and sustainable!

🚌 @puretoursqueenstown will be running shuttle buses every hour from 9am to 5pm, picking up from:
• Hanley’s Farm
• Frankton Bus Hub
• Shotover Country
• Lake Hayes Estate
More details available on our website here: https://arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz/getting-to-the.../

🟡 ORC Public Buses will be running every 30 minutes throughout the day — so it’s even easier to catch a ride from Queenstown or Frankton.

🚴‍♀️ Biking in? The team at @the_lightfoot_initiative will be running a Bike Valet service on the Library Green – park your bike safely and enjoy the festival worry-free!
With limited parking in town, we encourage everyone to go car-free and make the most of these great options. See you there! 🎉

🎨🐍 Rock On with the Arrowtown Rock Snake! 🐍🎨

Get creative and be part of our growing Rock Snake at the Arrowtown Autumn Festival! Whether you’re young or young at heart, we want your colourful creation to join the slithering sensation winding through town.

🖌️ Join the Rock Painting Workshop
📅 Thursday, April 24th
🕝 2:30 PM
📍Library Green

We’ll have all the supplies ready for you to paint your masterpiece and add it straight to the snake! Some rocks will be available but you can also bring your own rock. 🪨

Prefer to paint at home? No problem! Decorate your rock with your unique flair and bring it along to the Festival to become part of the fun. 🐍

We want to give a heartfelt thank you to the APBA

We want to give a heartfelt thank you to the APBA – a proud Platinum Partner and one of the festival’s strongest champions.

Their support behind the scenes is constant, thoughtful, and grounded in a deep love for Arrowtown and its people. 💛

Thank you for all you do to keep our community thriving and for helping us showcase the charm, creativity and spirit of this special town each year. 🥰

@arrowtownnz

🎶 A big thank you to @morefmqtwco – one of ou

🎶 A big thank you to @morefmqtwco – one of our fantastic Platinum Partners and the voice of the Arrowtown Autumn Festival on the airwaves!

From interviews and event promos to keeping the community in the loop, the More FM team go above and beyond to help us spread the autumn magic far and wide. 🍂✨

We’re so grateful for your energy, enthusiasm, and love for local events – you’re a key part of the festival whānau!

A huge thank you to @skylinequeenstown - proud Pla

A huge thank you to @skylinequeenstown - proud Platinum Partner and sponsor of our incredible Volunteer Crew.

Our festival simply wouldn’t run without the time, energy, and enthusiasm of our volunteers – and Skyline’s support helps make sure they’re well-equipped, well-fed, and well-supported throughout the week.

From the whole team at the Arrowtown Autumn Festival – thank you, Skyline, for backing the people who keep the festival moving! 🙌

🛠️ A massive shoutout to The Builders – pro

🛠️ A massive shoutout to The Builders – proud Platinum Partner of the Arrowtown Autumn Festival!

To those of you who don't know, their founder, Andy McRae, is an essential part of the committee and our incredible Deputy Chair. Andy puts in countless hours behind the scenes — not just during festival week, but throughout the entire year — helping bring the festival to life with tireless energy, practical know-how, and a whole lot of heart. 💛

From building setups to problem-solving on the fly, we’re so lucky to have Andy and The Builders on our team. Thank you for everything you do! 🙌

Excitement levels are high with only two weeks til

Excitement levels are high with only two weeks till kick off for The Arrowtown Autumn Festival 🍁🍷💃🥂

There will be some road closures in place which we hope does not affect you and your business too much.

ROAD CLOSURE DATES
Friday 25th April for the Arrowtown RSA ANZAC Day Service
Saturday 26 April for ASB Market Day and Bayleys Arrowtown Festival Parade
Sunday 27 April for Pie, Pint & Pinot

Further information on the timings and the streets closed can be found here: https://arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz/road-closures-2025/

💛 A huge shoutout to @asbbank – the amazing p

💛 A huge shoutout to @asbbank – the amazing partner behind of the much-loved ASB Market Day!

Thanks to ASB’s incredible support, Market Day has grown into one of the biggest highlights of the festival – packed with live music, delicious food, talented local makers, and fun for the whole whānau.

We couldn’t do it without them, and we’re so excited to celebrate with you all in the heart of Arrowtown. Come along, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy everything Market Day has to offer! 🛍️🎶🍂

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