GLOW FESTIVAL
FAQ
Hororata Glow Festival Saturday 13th May 2023, postponement date Sunday 14th May 2023. If you have more questions about the festival, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The Hororata Domain comes up when searched in Google Maps.
You can travel to Hororata via Bealey Road or via Darfield.
The entire event will only be canceled under extreme circumstances (ie COVID, storm etc). In this instance, all ticket holders would be offered a refund. As above the balloons performance is only part of the festival.
Click here for an example of a Burn Glow It will still have you up and dancing! There are no fireworks in 2023.
Yes we have overnight parking for self-contained motorhomes/caravans. You can enter between 12pm and 6pm Friday 12th May, 9am and 2pm Saturday 13th May. You must depart by 12pm Monday 15th May. $10 donation per van per night, please have the correct change as this will make entry quick to the parking area. The Motorhome parking is run by NZMCA volunteers. Must be certified self-contained. Camping in tents is not permitted.
Dogs are allowed in the motorhome area but not in the event venue. Access to the venue is only available during the event.
Please also note that only motorhomes and caravans can park in this area, if you have friends or family coming to the event they must park in the main car park.
There are no balloon rides at the event however Ballooning Canterbury will be offering discounts on flights for after the event.
No you will need to purchase a ticket to enter the event to see the balloons.
Yes we have cash out facilities inside the venue, a $2 fee applies.
We have an amazing line up of food vendors at the event. You are welcome to bring a picnic. Please no BYO alcohol and no glass, we will be conducting bag searches. Click here for details on our stalls.
No, this is not a dog-friendly event; the balloons will scare them. You will not be allowed access with a dog, no matter its size.
The Hororata Night Glow is a community event organised by the Hororata Community Trust with a whole team of volunteers working hard to make this the best event we can. All profits will benefit our community.
Click here to for a video showing what this event does for our community.