Raetihi Country MarketThird Saturday every month. Buy, sell and catch up with the local
Raetihi - Centre of Events
Ruapehu Maori Culture Festival 2024 - Thursday 21 November at Raetihi Primary SchoolPowhiri at 8:30 am, Special Guests, Hot Food, Jewellry, Spot Prizes, $35 dinner at 6:00 pm (book dinner at 021 401 272)
BlackSmith Country Rock at the Royal - 30, November at the Theatre Royal, RaetihiPostponed due to illness
Raetihi Christmas Carnival14 December 2024. 9am-1pm (Parade start) Fun for all – stalls, raffles, food, live bands and lollies & games for the kids. click on the photo to download forms for both stalls and parade floats.
Raetihi Arts Trust GalleryThe John Williams pottery exhibition has now ended. Shortly there will be a display of work from Martin Law and a new exhibition from a Taumarunui artist in July.
Blazing Hills Trail Run - WalkSat 9 March 2024. Distances to suit all ages & abilities including the challenging 20.5km Trail Challenge.
Waimarino A&P Show17-18 February 2024. A&P Showground Valley Road Raetihi. Celebrating rural NZ since 1913. Produce. equestrian, wood chopping. Celebrating and connecting community
Waimarino Sheepdog Trials 23rd-25th February 2024. 3541 Parapara Road Raetihi. See the working skills of our rural canines as they compete for top dog.
Waimarino Rodeo16 - 17 March 2024. A&P Showground Valley Road Raetihi. Since 1951, an action packed weekend of roping, riding, wrestling and testing our cowboy skills.
Ruapehu Culture FestivalAnnual education based festival showcasing Kapa Haka & Ngā Mea. Celebrated annually in November.
Waimarino Art Awards 2024Raetihi Royal Theatre, Opening Night 27th of September. Then open from the 28th September - 10th October 10am - 3pm, every day.
Our small community comes with a big heart, and welcoming arms. With events all year-around to engage, challenge, delight and connect, we look forward to welcoming you soon. If your group or organisation has a local event you would like us to showcase then please email us and let us know. raetihipromotions@raetihi.nz We'd be delighted to showcase it.