COMMUNITY
Events
Visit our community to enjoy one of the many events we have on offer.
Upcoming Events
Central Plains Water Behind the Gates Tour
Mar 15,12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Hororātā Mechanical Swap Meet 2026
Sep 19,7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hororata Highland Games 2026
Nov 7,9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hororata Glow Festival 2027
22 May 2027,3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hororātā Community Trust Annual Events
Hororātā
Mechanical
Swap Meet
Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet
A true mechanical swap meet catering for vintage, veteran, classic, cars, motorcycles, parts, tools and mechanical-related stuff.
Held the 3rd Saturday of September each year
Check our Facebook page for the most up to date advice CLICK HERE
The Hororātā Mechanical Swap Meet has a NO BRIC-A-BRAC and HOUSEHOLD JUNK policy. If you bring china and soft toys to this event you will be told to go home.
Enquires to info@hororata.org.nz
A Hororātā Community Trust Event.
Hororātā
Highland games
Hororata Highland Games
Grab your whole Clan and join our community as we celebrate the Hororātā Highland Games held the Saturday before Canterbury Anniversary each year.
The Hororātā Highland Games attract 10,000 people annually and sees 700 competitors in Scottish events including; caber tossing, highland dancing, and pipe band competitions. All surrounded by a rich tapestry of culture and tastings. This is a festival where your entire family can get off the bleachers and have a go!
More information at www.hororatahighlandgames.org.nz
A Hororātā Community Trust Event.
Our community – your community
Hororātā
Glow festival
Hororata Glow Festival
You are invited to GLOW with our community. This biennial event will be back next Saturday, May 22nd, 2027.
The Hororātā Community Trust is excited to bring the Hororata Glow Festival to our community for the fourth time.
The hot air balloon Night Glow will again light up the sky. Be amazed as these giant balloons glow in unison to music*. Prior to the Night Glow performance, people will be able to walk inside a giant cold inflated hot air balloon as well as interact with the balloon crews.
Surrounding the hot air balloons will be a magical festival where everything will GLOW!
The Hororātā Glow Festival will host the best of Selwyn food and wine, attractions and activities. As well as offering a cultural feast with 40 different food vendors.
*the balloons do not leave the ground during the performance.
