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Markets, Galas & Fairs galore this summer in Mercury Bay

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Markets, Galas & Fairs galore this summer in Mercury Bay

A summer holiday is not complete unless you’ve spent a day wandering around a market with an ice cream melting in your hand. The All About Whitianga team has created a list of markets for you to enjoy over summer.


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Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy the outdoors, do a spot of shopping, grab some local seasonal produce or boutique and artesian goods.

Whitianga summer market dates

Mercury Bay is a popular location for fairs, markets, carnivals and galas. Keep the family entertained for a day, with kid’s activities, food, stalls and entertainment.

December

Whiti Village Markets – 4th & 18th
Friday nights at Buffalo Beach Reserve from 5pm

Whitianga Arts, Craft & Farmers Market – 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Saturdays at Soldiers Memorial Park

Coroglen Farmers Market – 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Sundays at Coroglen Hall

Matarangi Markets – 6th, 27th
Matarangi Village Green

Coastal Collective Market 19th
Cooks Beach township 5-8pm

The Extravaganza Fair – 27th
Buffalo Beach Reserve – stalls, activities & food

Wellbeing Market - 28th - 6th Jan
Whitianga Town Hall

Emergency Services Summer Festival – 30th
Whakau Reserve (Taylors Mistake) in central Whitianga.

January

Whiti Village Markets –  15th, 22nd, 29th
Friday nights at Buffalo Beach Reserve from 5pm

Whitianga Arts, Craft & Farmers Market – 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Saturdays at Soldiers Memorial Park

Coroglen Farmers Market – 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
Sundays at Coroglen Hall

Matarangi Markets – 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
Matarangi Village Green

Cooks Beach Gala – 4th
Cooks Beach Reserve – stalls, activities & food

Hahei Market Day – 6th
Kotare Reserve Hahei – stalls, activities & food

Mercury Bay Seaside Carnival – 7th
Buffalo Beach Reserve – stalls, activities & food

Hahei Holiday Resort Market – 16th, 23rd, 30th
41 Harsant Ave, Hahei 8.30am – 11.30am

Coastal Collective Market – 30th 
Cooks Beach township 9am- 1pm.

For more information

See the links at the bottom of the page to each market event or page.

 

Related Links

Hahei Market DayCoroglen Farmers' MarketMercury Bay Emergency Services Summer Festival Cooks Beach Carnival

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