Masterton Christmas Fair
Visitors can browse a variety of community market stalls lining the town's central streets. A selection of food trucks and food stalls gather along Park Street, with local cafes and restaurants close by. The fair serves as a major charity fundraiser supporting local and international community groups.
What to Expect
Masterton South Rotary's major community fundraising event.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Masterton South Rotary
Food & Drink
Food stalls and trucks are located along Park Street, with cafes, restaurants and takeaways around Queen Street.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Local shoppers and community-minded visitors
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free to attend.
- Hours: 9am–3pm.
- Parking: Several public car-parking areas are available east and west of Queen Street.
- Pets: Dogs are prohibited in Queen Street and the surrounding streets.
Tips & Advice
- Bring cash with you, because only some stallholders take mobile EFTPOS, although there are five ATMs in or near Queen Street.
- Leave the dog at home, because council bylaws ban dogs from Queen Street and the surrounding central streets during the fair.
- Head to Park Street for food trucks and food stalls, or use the cafes and takeaway shops around Queen Street.
- Use the public toilets on Bannister Street or Dixon Street, or the portaloos in Perry Street and Cricket Street, because cafe toilets are for customers only.
- Park in one of the public car parks east or west of Queen Street and walk into the fair from there.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we get food and drinks at the fair?
Yes. Food stalls and food trucks line Park Street, and there are plenty of cafes, restaurants and takeaway shops in and around Queen Street.
Should I bring cash?
Yes, bring cash. Some stallholders have mobile EFTPOS. There are five ATMs in or near Queen Street, including Westpac, BNZ, Kiwibank, ANZ on Lincoln Road and ASB on the corner of King and Queen Street.
Where are the toilets?
Public toilets are on Bannister Street and on Dixon Street at the edge of Queen Elizabeth Park, opposite Cricket Street. Portaloos are set up in Perry Street and Cricket Street. Cafe and bar toilets are for their customers only.
Can I bring my dog?
No. A Masterton District Council bylaw bans dogs from Queen Street and the surrounding central streets, except inside a vehicle.
How do I get a stall at the fair?
Fill in the stallholder application form and you'll get an email confirming it arrived. If you're accepted, payment instructions follow by email, and then you're told which site you've been given. Stallholders can get to their sites early on fair day.
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