GLOW FESTIVAL
FAQ
Hororata Glow Festival Saturday 10th May 2025, postponement date Sunday 11th May 2025. If you have more questions about the festival, please do not hesitate to contact us.
There will be no refunds on tickets if the balloons are unable to inflate due to weather. In this instance, they will perform a burner glow. There is lots of entertainment, the balloon performance is just one part of the festival. However, to give us the best chance of getting a balloon performance we reserve the right to postpone the event to the Sunday. The postponement date is Sunday 11th May. An announcement will be made no later than 8pm Friday 9th May. If we postpone the event will run on the 11th regardless of the weather, the performance of the balloons may be affected. Follow us on Facebook, listen to More FM or check our website for updates. Remember this is a community event with all profits benefiting our community; we thank you for your support.
The Hororata Domain comes up when searched in Google Maps.
You can travel to Hororata via Bealey Road or via Darfield.
Click here for an example of a Burn Glow It will still have you up and dancing! There are no fireworks this year.
Yes we have overnight parking for self-contained motorhomes/caravans. You can enter between 12pm and 6pm Friday 9th May, 9am and 2pm Saturday 10th May. You must depart by 12pm Monday 12th 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.
Click here for the parking map.
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.
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.