Set on the shores of spectacular Lake Wānaka, welcome to one of New Zealand’s largest agricultural, pastoral and community events! Wānaka Showgrounds and Pembroke Park come alive with fun for all; our traditional drawcards are the equestrian, livestock and home industries events to family-friendly favourites like rides, food trucks and the highly entertaining Jack Russell race.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Wānaka A&P Show 2026! It’s more than an event – it’s a celebration of rural and so much more. From animals and shopping to education, entertainment and pure fun, there’s something for everyone. Come and be part of it!
Save the date: March 12th & 13th, 2027
Public gates open 8.30am – 5pm both days.
Exhibitors bring the Wānaka A&P Show to life with top livestock, farming tech, artisan goods, and local produce. Meet the makers, discover innovations, and take home something special.
Based above Lake Dunstan at Northburn Station, Bevan and Tiff McKnight farm 11,000 merinos and 250 beef cattle. An hour down the road, they also run their home block, Merino Ridges in the Ida Valley, with a further 13,000 merinos and 250 beef cattle, as well as wintering 1,000 dairy cows…. Read more
Bring the whole family to the Upper Clutha A&P Farm Day at Hillend Station! Feed lambs, watch working dogs muster sheep, and see shearers in action. Hop aboard a tractor ride and soak up the rural charm of the Upper Clutha country. A fun, hands-on day out for kids and adults alike, celebrating farming life the way only the A&P Society can…. Read more
As the Wānaka A&P Show celebrates 90 years of bringing rural communities together and looks ahead to the future of farming in 2027, Gallaway Cook Allan is proud to return as platinum sponsor of the Gallaway Cook Allan Agri Exchange for the next three years…. Read more
Enjoy the Wānaka A&P Show with extra perks – all while supporting the future of our rural community.
