Celebrate harvest and autumn in Selwyn

Join us for the inaugural Harvest Festival, a vibrant local event celebrating the best of Selwyn’s food, drink, and community spirit. This exciting weekend highlights local producers, eateries, and entertainment, with the hero event taking centre stage. 

Saturday 29 March 2025 
10am–3pm 
Rolleston Town Centre (green space behind Te Ara Ātea) 
  • Farmers' Market: Explore stalls featuring Selwyn’s incredible local producers, growers, and wineries. 
  • Tastings and demonstrations: Experience the rich flavors of Selwyn with hands-on opportunities to learn about our local food and drink. 
  • Entertainment: Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities and a vibrant atmosphere. 
  • Community showcases: Discover displays from community and school gardens, showcasing creativity and sustainability. 
  • Top Team Challenge: Cheer on teams as they tackle fun, interactive challenges designed to test problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. 
  • Scarecrow Competition: Get creative and design your own harvest-themed scarecrow to showcase at the festival—fun for families, schools, and individuals alike. 


Harvest-themed weekend dining
 

From 28–30 March 2025, cafes and restaurants across Selwyn will serve delicious harvest-inspired dishes. Take this opportunity to explore our fantastic local dining experiences and savour seasonal flavours. 


Want to be a part of the Harvest Festival? 

Are you a local producer, grower, eatery, enthusiastic home baker or artisan? Join us in celebrating the season! 

Find out how you can be involved here!

If you would like to discuss opportunities and ideas, email tourism@selwyn.govt.nz

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