Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival

Celebrate the best of the south with the annual Akarua Autumn Festival.
As the Akarua Autumn Festival enters its 30th year, what's not to love?
Visitors and locals alike come in droves to soak up the unmatched Arrowtown surrounds, atmosphere and entertaining attractions, including the Arrow Miners Band and the Buckingham Belles Can Can.
Many long-held festival traditions like the Art Exhibition, the Grand Variety Concert, the Vintage Cars, the Shotover Country Music Concert and the Arrowtown Entertainers Musical, remain a drawcard for punters, while the Pie, Pint and Pinot event boasts a hearty line-up of gourmet pies, locally-brewed craft beer and a stunning range of wines from Akarua Winery.
To view the full event programme or secure tickets to an event, see their website here.
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