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03 Oct 2026$55.00 - $100.00
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This is New Zealand’s biggest Oktoberfest-style festival, bringing together great beer, mouth-watering BBQ paired with authentic German snacks, live music, games and competitions, and thousands of people for one unforgettable day.
Raise your custom steins to a stellar selection of brews, soak up the atmosphere, and make a full weekend of it with on-site camping.
Dust off your Lederhosen, warm up your beer bellies, and join us
for our biggest and best Morepork Oktoberfest yet!
Event Highlights:
Every Ticket includes:
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Entry to Morepork Oktoberfest 2026
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Limited Edition Ceramic Oktoberfest Stein (600ml) to keep
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Access to all live music, games, and attractions
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Access to all vendors
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Access to all general festival facilities
Venue: The spacious Kumeu Showgrounds are perfect for celebrating
with your favourite people.
What kind of day is this?
You arrive from midday, grab your stein, eat BBQ and German-inspired food, drink great beer, dress up, sing along to live bands, join games and competitions, and stay until late.
If one day isn’t enough, turn it into a full weekend with on-site camping.
This is a social, high-energy festival designed for groups of friends who want to eat, drink, dress up, and have a bloody good time.
Music, games and athmosphere:
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Live music all day
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Oktoberfest-style bands and local rock & party acts
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Games and competitions including sausage toss and mechanical bull riding
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Best Dressed Oktoberfest Costume Competition
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Dressing up is strongly encouraged
Food & Drinks:
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Wide selection of beers served in custom steins
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Cider, wine, RTDs, and non-alcoholic options available
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Morepork BBQ with German-inspired BBQ dishes
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Authentic German-style snacks
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Additional festival favourite food trucks
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EFTPOS available at all bars, with one bar accepting cash.
🚫 No BYO alcohol
🚫 No outside food
Seating & Comfort:
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Seating is provided throughout the venue on first come, first served bases
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You’re welcome to bring picnic chairs or blankets
Camping:
Want to make a weekend of it?
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Unpowered campsites available for $100 per site
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Camping runs from Friday 4:00 pm to Sunday 10:00 am
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Campervans allowed
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Toilets available
Camping is located outside the festival area.
Campers must hold both a camping ticket and a GA festival ticket to access the festival.
Important:
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Strictly R18 event
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Valid ID required (no ID, no entry)
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No pets allowed
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Security and bag checks operate at entry
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Security staff on site throughout the event and campground
Weather:
The event goes ahead in most weather conditions.
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Bars are placed inside permanent sheds
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The main stage and most seating are located inside the large beer tent, providing shelter from rain
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Expect grass and possible mud in wet weather
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We recommend bringing rain jackets and suitable footwear
Parking is available at the venue for a gold coin donation, supporing local scouts.
Local tip
He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Get your fix of food, crafts and live music at the Kumeū Market, held the third Sunday of the month almost all year round (closed over some summer months).
Getting there
Te huarahi ki reira
Kumeū Showgrounds is a 20-minute drive from the city, with plenty of parking available.
More info
He pārongo atu anō