Events » GOLDFEST!

Dates: Saturday 1 October, 2011 -
Monday 31 October, 2011

UPDATE (12/10/2011) - Postponements and Change of Venue:

• Amazing Race with Sport Waikato, postponed from Monday October 10th, now on tomorrow, Thursday October 13th, same time and venue
• Picnic In the Park Fun Day with Te Korowai Hauora O Hauraki, postponed from Tuesday October 11th, now on Tuesday October 18th, same time and venue
• Have a Go Maori Carving with Ngati Waihi Youth Club, change of venue due to weather, now at Ngati Waihi Youth Club, Victoria St, beside Kohanga Reo. Back in front of the Memorial Hall on Friday
• Taiaha Lessons with Thor from Ngati Waihi Youth Club, change of venue due to weather, now at Ngati Waihi Youth Club, Victoria St, beside Kohanga Reo. Back beside Pumphouse and Rangatira on Friday

Waihi's Annual Goldfest celebrations are on again right through October from the 1st to the 31st, with something to suit everyone.

This very popular festival has grown over the years and last year we had over 80 events and activities for people to enjoy.   Whether it's the Market Day and Annual Trolley Derby on Saturday October the 8th, the gecko displays and gold panning on the 14th or Oktoberfest at Waitete Restaurant on the 29th, Waihi has something on to encourage all ages to take part. There are 'give it a go' sports days, the Amazing Race, a Hollywood Ball for 9 to 14 year olds, Maori carving and Taiaha lessons and special train trips for families aboard our Goldfields Railway.

A lot of events are free, while others charge a small fee to cover their costs. There are competitions and activities for children of all ages, and plenty on for adults too. Participation is a big thing with Goldfest, and we encourage families to take part. We'll be holding our Best Dressed Window Competition throughout town again over the school holidays, which always attracts a lot of attention. This year as the World Cup Rugby Tournament is on at the same time we have opened the theme up to include Gold and Black, with an emphasis on time, effort and creativity rather than money spent.

Download the Goldfest 2011 Programme.

Contact Go Waihi  for more information.
Remember, Rule No 1 with Goldfest is to have FUN!