Kāpiti Food Fair Good friends, good food, good times

Get your tastebuds ready, because the Kāpiti Food Fair is back and serving up a full-flavored day of foodie fun!

The Details

Dates
6 December
Time
10am - 5pm
Location
Mazengarb Reserve, Paraparaumu
Gem
Gem
Food And Drink
Food And Drink
Calendar
Calendar

Kicking off our summer of events, the iconic Kāpiti Food Fair returns for another unforgettable day of flavour, fun, and festive vibes.

With over over 220 vendors from Kāpiti and across Aotearoa, this much-loved annual event is your chance to taste your way through an incredible spread of gourmet eats, artisan treats, and delicious culinary creations.

On the menu for 2025:

  • Tuatara Bar (licenced) - enjoy local brews, wine, cider, cocktails and coffee
  • Thames Pacific Main Stage - party all day long with an 80s to 90s revival party
  • ANZ Kāpiti Kitchen Demo Stage - catch cooking demonstrations for local chefs 
  • Kāpiti Ice Cream Dining Room
  • Kid’s Zone - bouncy castles, games, face painting, and fun for tamariki
  • ZEAL Zone - circus buskers and roving street performers

Why not make a weekend of it? Explore Kāpiti’s scenic trails, boutique shopping, and vibrant arts scene and discover why the Coast is such a delicious destination.

Come for the event, stay for the weekend