About this Event
The Wairarapa Show, where Town meets Country is BACK for 2026!
Bring the entire family along for a fun family day out.
Local Lawmowing Racing to be held on Saturday, they will be back on Sunday with another fun fill day of racing.
A "Bang Off" Fencing Competition sponsored by Turtons Masterton. (Saturday)
Dog Trials, both days.
Shearing and wool handling all go on Sunday, demonstrations on Saturday.
The Axemen (woodchopping)will be there
We have the Magician Zappo who will do a mix of Magic and balloon twisting on Saturday & Sunday.
Children can take part in the famous Wairarapa Hunting and Fishing Scavenger Hunt (details coming to local schools soon)!
There’s fun for the whole family with kids entertainment, music, displays and a FULL CARNIVAL!
Scavenger Hunt / Shearing / Wood Chopping | Carnival Rides & Amusements | Animals | Pet Corner | Fonterra Barrell Train |Trade Exhibitions | Shopping stalls | Dogs | Horses | Food Court…. And More!
SAT & SUN 9am-4pm - Show Days
FREE ENTRY FRIDAY NIGHT, 6pm UNTIL LATE - Carnival only
Secure your tickets today: (Show goes ahead rain or shine)
ADULT $10
OVER 65’S & CHILDREN $5
FAMILY $20 2 adults & 2 children
UNDER 5’S FREE
The Wairarapa A&P Show bridges the gap between Town & Country with visitors from all over the Lower North Island converging on Carterton for a day amongst livestock, horses, dogs and good old Wairarapa entertainment!
Come along.. We know you’ll love it!
Event venue & nearby stays
Wairarapa A&P Showgrounds, 12 Chester Road, Clareville, New Zealand
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.