Festival of Christmas - One NZ Festive Night Glow
Saturday 18th July 2026
For one night only, Molewood Orchard transforms into a glowing wonderland. Step through the hidden door and follow illuminated pathways into the heart of the orchard, where hot air balloons are inflated and will glow, tethered to the ground and set to music.
Grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks, toast marshmallows over the open fire, and gather around the bonfire as you soak up the magic of this unforgettable evening. Proudly supporting the Greytown Fire Brigade.
Postponement date Friday 24 July. If this event needs to be postponed, your tickets will automatically be transferred to the postponement date. You will be notified on the day of any changes due to weather.
The Festive Night Glow is designed to go ahead in typical winter weather conditions. Please dress warmly and come prepared to enjoy the experience, rain or shine. Thanks to One NZ.
Sorry, no dogs allowed.
Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Price: Click here to view prices and purchase tickets
Where: Molewood Orchard, 17 Mole Street, Greytown
Website: www.greytownvillage.com
Cobblestones Victorian Christmas Winter Fair
Saturday 18th July 2026
Step into festive cheer at Cobblestones, a celebration of tradition, craftsmanship, and community spirit.
Set in the charming Cobblestones Victorian village, visitors can explore artisan treasures and enjoy the sights, sounds, and delights of a classic Victorian Christmas fair.
From handcrafted gifts and unique stalls to festive food and mulled treats, there’s something for everyone. Live entertainment brings the village to life, while children’s games and face painting add fun for all ages.
More than a market, it’s a magical experience where the spirit of Christmas shines, and lasting memories are made.
Highlights:
• Artisan gift stalls
• Live entertainment
• Kids’ activities
• Festive food and beverages
Time: 10.00am - 2.30pm
Price: Koha $5.00 - door sales only
Where: Cobblestones Heritage Village, 169 Main Street, Greytown
Website: www.greytownvillage.com
Adults Only Schoc Chocolate Making Class
Every Friday during the festival
Indulge in a hands-on chocolate experience at the Festival of Christmas, featuring delicious tastings and expert guidance throughout. You’ll learn two different methods of tempering chocolate, create and decorate three of your own chocolate tablets, and explore the art of painting Santa with cocoa butter.
To top it all off, take home your very own chocolate Santa, along with a 10% discount to enjoy while shopping in-store during the festival. This workshop is strictly for the grown ups! No need to share your delights with the kids.
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Price: $150.00 per person - click here to purchase tickets
Where: Schoc Chocolate, 177 Main Street Greytown
Website: www.greytownvillage.com
Truckstop!
Every Friday & Saturday nights during the festival
Truckstop Winter Edition is back on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the festival.
This little hub of tasty goodness gives great dining for the whole family, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Main Street. Every weekend, Dale Keith will be serving up his famous smashed burgers, Mao & Co will bring the zing with their delicious Asian street food, and Goodtimes really do make times good with flash flatbreads that pack a flavour punch. This year, in the ‘sweet spot’ corner, Mrs Blackwell will be selling New York-style cookies.
Truckstop will also be the official festival central station for mulled wine! Grab a bite, a mulled wine and cosy up next to the brazier, trucker style!
Time: 3.00pm - 8.00pm
Price: Free Admission
Where: Main Street, Greytown
Website: www.greytownvillage.com
The White Swan Gin Garden Bar
Every Friday & Saturday nights during the festival
Greytown’s best-kept winter secret is back. Step into The White Swan’s Gin Garden Bar — a cosy mid-winter pop-up brimming with festive charm, crackling fires, live music, and winter warmers crafted with small-batch mulled gin from Greytown Distilling Company.
Perfect for a relaxed afternoon catch-up or a post-lunch sip, the Gin Garden is your go-to weekend destination this July.
No bookings required — just drop in and soak it up.
There’s something for the everyone at The Swan! We’ve got our infamous Hot Choc Charlie, The Sugar Shack, and Caveman BBQ parked up every Friday and Saturday.
Check out the live music line up:
Friday 24 July - Will Prior
Saturday 25 July - Parky & Son
Time: 5.00pm - 8.30pm
Price: Free Admission
Where: The White Swan, Main Street, Greytown
Website: www.greytownvillage.com
Snowfall on Main Street
Every Friday & Saturday nights during the festival
Glorious snow will be falling once again outside the Town Hall, thanks to FreshChoice Greytown.
A firm festival favourite, this magical moment arrives right on cue every Friday and Saturday night throughout the festival (plus Thursday 9 July, the day before the Matariki public holiday). Who knew the forecast could be this reliable?
Set to music and lights, enjoy a little northern hemisphere White Christmas magic right here in Aotearoa. Strike your best snowy selfie pose, grab something delicious from the food trucks, keep an eye out for Ruru and his friends and get ready for a flurry of fun.
The forecast is looking very convincing. Snow will fall every half hour from 6pm to 8pm, like clockwork.
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Price: Free Admission
Where: Greytown Town Hall, Main Street, Greytown
Website: www.greytownvillage.co
Stallkeepers Greytown Market - Shades at Grays
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July 2026
Shades at Grays offers beautiful lampshades and stunning wood lamps – inspirational lighting that isn’t available in retail stores. You can find their handcrafted products twice a month at the local Stallkeepers Greytown Market, held in the old town hall at 89 Main Street.
The market is a carefully curated boutique market, with a wide selection of high quality homeware, clothing, jewellery and more.
You can buy Sue’s ready-made lampshades off the stall or order one from a wide range of fabrics and lampshade sizes to perfectly fit your home. Update a floor stand, brush off your favourite lamp base or add an eye-catching ceiling shade. Life’s too short for boring lampshades!
JB’s wood lamps are stunning, crafted from timber that resonates with New Zealand’s past. Each lamp is unique and each has a journey that begins more than 100 years ago, and which is described in an individual story that accompanies each piece. The finish is so gorgeous you won’t be able to resist touching them!
Visit the market or shop our lampshades and lamps online at shadesatgrays.co.nz
Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm
Price: Free Admission
Where: Greytown Town Hall, 89 Main Street, Greytown - click here for future market dates
Website: www.shadesatgrays.co.nz
The Snow Supper at the Swan
Sunday - Thursday evenings between 28 June - 23 July 2026
This winter, step into something truly magical.
Our most exciting new addition for the season, The Snow Supper is set to be a truly magical winter experience. Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive dining, where falling snow, glowing lights, and a beautifully curated menu come together to create something special.
Set between award-winning The Captain’s Dining Room and our beautifully lit winter deck, you’ll dine beneath dark Wairarapa dark skies as snow gently falls around you. Wrapped in cosy blankets and winter hats, you’ll enjoy a carefully crafted seasonal menu paired with outstanding local wines. Think hearty, seasonal dishes, perfectly paired drinks, and an atmosphere that feels straight out of a winter postcard. It’s cosy, a little bit indulgent, and unmistakably us.
The Snow Supper – Booking details
Available:Sunday – Thursday evenings only between 28 June - 23 July 2026
Location: You can choose to sit indoors in The Captain’s Dining Room or alfresco on the deck with blankets and heaters provided, whilst enjoying the snowfall during your meal.
Menu: Set menu – $99 per person
Choice of 2 entrées / 2 mains / 2 desserts
Includes a warming mulled gin on arrival
Bookings: Essential – available online via NowBookIt.
Payment: Pay on arrival
Please note: Snow Supper is a special experience and only available on selected nights with limited capacity.
Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Price: $99.00 per person (set menu) - click here to book
Where: The White Swan, Main Street, Greytown
Website: www.greytownvillage.com
Festival of Christmas - Grand Finale Spectacular - Country-style!
Saturday 25th July 2026
Experience the grand finale of Aotearoa’s happiest mid-winter festival! Main Street will be closed, giving you the perfect spot to enjoy the last flutterings of snow while you feast, drink, and be merry. Explore bustling markets, cheer on a country-style street parade, enjoy fabulous entertainment, and discover surprises that will dazzle and delight.
And yes… there will be fireworks, thanks to Dave and Jennah, Property Brokers Greytown! Gather friends and family for a ten-minute spectacle of colour and cheer. An unforgettable, explosive end to the 2026 Festival, country style. Brought to you by Tumu, proud supporters of the Festival of Christmas.
Time: 3.00pm - 8.00pm
Price: Free Admission
Where: Greytown Town Hall, 89 Main Street, Greytown
Website: www.greytownvillage.com