Riverside Park & Unison Amphitheatre, Redoubt Street, Taupo, Lake Taupo

The Taupo Market - every Saturday* - morning, rain or shine, ever-changing – with lots of regular favorites.

‘Volcanic’ coffee, pies and fries, pastries and juice, fresh fruit and veggies, free range eggs and micro greens, plants, trees and seedlings, wood carvings, wind chimes, crazy pots and painted garden panels, jewellery, necklaces, bracelets and tattoos, greeting cards, paintings and photography, knitting and sewing for all ages and the family pet - more, more, more.

View the top Guinea Pigs from all over NZ compete for the title of Best in Show
Guinea Pigs and Breeds on Display
Judges from Germany, Poland, Australia & NZ
Guinea Pig Information
Delicious Home Made Food

Entry by Gold Coin Donation

Country race day at the Centennial Drive horse racing club track.
8 races hosted by Taupo Racing Club in conjunction with Get Set Event Hire Taupo.

Ladies Day marquee situated beside the Members marquee.
Join us for an unforgettable day of elegance, fashion, and thrilling horse racing.
Entertainment, spot prizes, delicious food and drinks.

Badjelly the Witch, the much-loved, utterly loony Spike Milligan classic, is this year’s Glow Show!
 
Nearly 100,000 Kiwi kids, parents and educators have seen a Glow Show; come and join the fun with the frolicking, witchy-poo, super-fun Badjelly the Witch!
 
The brilliantly nonsensical tale is being entirely reimagined with the unique Glow Show treatment.
 
The Glow Show’s utterly original mash-up of science, puppetry and music is a glorious experience for children and this year it will be a wonderfully nostalgic event for adults.

The Gypsy Fair is a nationwide travelling event, bringing family fun, live music and an unbeatable vibe to each town we visit. Having been on the road for over 45 years, it’s safe to say our roots run deep. Our people are incredible, and house trucks/buses are pretty cool too! So don’t forget to check out our unique way of living while you’re there.

Whether you’re just having a browse, letting the kids loose on our rides, parking up with some food and coffee, or watching our blacksmith tinker away, we would love to see you! Come & hang out for the day, we’re sure to bring smiles to your faces, and create lifelong memories. Free entry for everyone, see you there!

This Friday the 13th, darkness takes over our escape rooms. Are you brave enough to face your worst fears? Join us for Spook Night, an exclusive, one-night-only event where our rooms will be plunged into total darkness. But that’s not all—our sinister scare actors will be lurking in the shadows, ready to make your heart race. Bring your friends, if they dare, and see if you can keep your cool long enough to escape. This isn’t your average Friday night—this is Spook Night.

Love the Ride!

The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge – New Zealand’s largest cycling event – is all go for November this year.

Celebrating its 46th running on Saturday 30 November 2024, entries open at 9am on 1 May 2024 for this iconic event.

There’s exciting news in the events mountain bike category options on offer this year. As well as the traditional Huka Steamer (approx. 60km), Huka Teaser (approx. 30km) MTB events, the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge has also announced the introduction of the Tineli Huka Hundy (approx. 100km), a brand-new event category for this year and supported by new sponsor, Tineli, the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge’s new official merchandise provider.

Across approx. 100km of incredible mountain bike tracks, the Tineli Huka Hundy will be no ride in the park, will push riders to the limits, and is a great chance to be part of history when lining up on the start line on Saturday 30 November, it's going to be one heck of a ride!