The famous Christmas Country Fête has come to Christchurch!
Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now.
A massive, heartfelt thank you to our amazing stallholders who came out to the idyllic National Equestrian Centre for The Christmas Country Fete in 2023. The winds were not quite in our favour, but your dedication was truly appreciated! To all our wonderful ticket holders, we want to express our gratitude for your support and making those unique Christmas gift purchases.
Early Bird Tickets are now on sale for 2024.
Earlybird Pricing Ends August 31st
Standard Tickets
Early Bird Sale for a Limited Time Only!
Join us for an enchanting and festive artisan shopping experience. Get your Christmas shopping done early, and enjoy food stalls and live entertainment.
Free entry for kids under 16 years old
Thursday 31st of October 2024 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
V.I.P. Package
Limited Tickets, don't miss out!
This absolute treat includes:
- Entry to the Fête
- 2 course lunch with bubbles
- Pimm’s on arrival
- Goodie bag
- Tea/Coffee
- VIP parking
Thursday 31st of October 2024.
VIP ticket sales will close on the 11th of October, don’t miss out on this delightful occasion!
Seating note: Tickets purchased together on a single transaction will be seated together for lunch. If you are making a booking as part of a larger group with separate transactions, please email admin@thefete.co.nz to arrange to be seated together.
2024 Event Information
Thursday 31st of October 2024
10:00am - 4pm
661 McLeans Island Road
(Vintage Car Club)
Early Bird Tickets are now open
Early Bird Tickets will be on sale until August 31st, so get in quick and take advantage of the good deal.
About the Christmas Country Fête
Welcome to The Christmas Country Fête, an enchanting annual event that celebrates the festive season. Enjoy early Christmas shopping with artisan stall holders and local businesses, while enjoying a social occasion complete with delicious food and live entertainment.
History
The Christmas Country Fête has been running since the ’90s and is known for its warm and welcoming environment. A relaxed and enjoyable experience for all visitors, including families. The Christmas Country Fête was originally known as the Culverden Christmas Country Fête, and people would travel to Culverden from all over New Zealand to enjoy a fantastic and unique day out.
Location
The Christmas Country Fête is now hosted at the Vintage Car Club on McLeans Road in Christchurch. This change allows more people to enjoy the festivities without having to venture too far from Christchurch. The picturesque surroundings serve as the perfect backdrop for The Christmas Country Fete.
Parking and Transport
Plenty of parking is available for all mobility levels.
Shopping, Food, and Entertainment
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit as you explore an exciting range of stalls, showcasing an extensive selection of high-quality products. Discover handcrafted gifts, artisanal food and beverages, home decor, fashion, and much more.
Food enthusiasts will be delighted by the wide array of culinary delights available at the fete. From gourmet snacks to delectable baked goods, the food stalls offer a tantalising selection of flavours. Whether you’re craving traditional Christmas fare or international cuisine, you’ll find something to satisfy your palate.
Enjoy 6 hours of live entertainment. We will have a live band, a dance group, and more! Keep an eye on our Social Media pages to find out more leading up to the day.
Kids
Free Entry for kids under 16 years old.
Plunket will run a fun area for kids, with activities and entertainment for preschoolers.
Don’t miss out!
Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of The Christmas Country Fete at its new location. Join us for a day of festive cheer, discover unique treasures, indulge in delectable treats, and enjoy the warm hospitality that defines this remarkable event. Get your tickets now and prepare for an unforgettable experience at The Christmas Country Fete!
2024 Stallholders
We have a lot of great stallholders confirmed for this year, and we are still processing applications! If you’d like to apply, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/X4r3gkW4Ftoroo2E7
Amelia-May Italian
Personal Styling with Up-to-Date and Timeless Fashion is one of the main drivers at Amelia-May Italian…
Looking Good & Feeling Fabulous is how we want every Woman who purchases from us to feel in their new garment; whether it be a single item to compliment an existing one or building a new wardrobe; Every purchase is an important part of building confidence in Today’s Women.
Amelia-May has been importing Italian garments since 2016 and bringing our Collections to Markets….We have Faithful followers who look forward to our Markets and watch our Summer schedule. I am sure Your Faithful followers would be delighted with our Collection of Linen and Natural Fibre garments…. Styles include Dresses, Shirts, Tops, Pants, Jackets, Wedding Silks and Coats….And sizes range from small to plus sizes
Susanne Pearls
Sue Jones has been attending markets for twenty plus years offering quality bargains for eager shoppers. Her food fresh bags enable customers to keep food staples such as bananas, lettuce, tomatoes, spuds & deli meats, in a fresher condition for longer. There’s even a bread bag for those who love the taste of fresh bread, but the most popular is her Cheese Bag. Owning one of these means you can buy a one kilo block of cheese knowing you won’t have to throw half of it away.
She also creates and stocks an extensive range of top quality freshwater pearl jewellery which sells for wholesale prices. As well, there’s a wide range of up market costume jewellery, most of which is exclusive to her.
If these claims sound extravagant, come and check them out for yourself, there’s no charge for looking and no pressure to buy.
DEKKERS
DEKKERS. is a fast-food caterer specializing in the best steak sandwiches in town.
Our passion for quality ingredients, delicious flavours and fast service has made us a favourite among both locals and visitors. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite during lunchtime or some tasty snacks for your next event, DEKKERS. has got you covered!
Prime Ribeye Steak Sandwich, served in toasted Ciabatta with Dekkers own butter.
Homemade Smokey relish, rocket, torched Swiss cheese.
We also offer a Vegetarian option of Toasted Ciabatta with Dekkers own butter, Smokey relish and torched cheese.
Optional extras, Spicy relish, Sautéed mushrooms, Blue cheese and Chorizo.
NEO Jewellery Designs
NEO, has been re branded from Memento For You, which has been running for 15 years in the UK.
NEO Jewellery Designs, new in New Zealand, creates handmade costume jewellery including bracelets, necklaces and Sterling Silver rings, with the aim to provide something different and unique for all ages.
Naturalus
Naturalus was started by Tanya – Clinical Medical Herbalist & Murray – Musician/Graphic Designer in 2008.
They wanted to make 100% natural, organic products affordable for everyone, always sourcing local, sustainably sourced, & organic ingredients firstly.
16 years on they now have a wide range of products which include Handmade Milk Soaps including Goats, Sheep, Deer & Camels Milk, Organic Scrubs, Body Butters, Clay Masks, Facial Serums, Healing Balms/Ointments, Massage Oils, Fizzing Bath Salts, Shampoo/Conditioning Bars, 100% Pure Essential Oils, a wide range of Ultrasonic Essential Oil Diffusers in all shapes & sizes, plus loads more organic products for your body & soul!!
Atelier Royale
Atelier Royale makes handmade straw sunhats and felt hats. The hats are designed and made by Simone in-house, and our specialty is in smaller & larger sizes. (54 – 64cm).
Some straws and wool felts are blocked on a vintage French Hat Press, and some straws, plus the fur felts, are hand-blocked on wooden hat blocks—the old-fashioned way.
Atelier Royale sources and uses quality natural materials for the hats. An exclusive range of styles is available to suit everyone, and trim colours to match every outfit.
Sustainability is essential, and these hats are 95% compostable. If you can’t find a hat, it can be made make it. Atelier Royale offers a full custom bespoke service.
Peninsula Flowers
As seen on Country Calander we specialise in South African and Australian Natives. We have fresh-cut flowers straight from the farm and plants from our nursery on Banks Peninsula. Bring the birds back to your garden by planting out with winter flowering shrubs that are also drought tolerant.
HerculeaNZ Ltd, Artisan Hand Crafted Jewelry Ltd
The Barkery Brothers
Elevate their look with their range of reversible bandanas or stylish collars and leads, ensuring they strut in style on every walk.
Ed & Al
Toasty Shack
The Toasty Shack is a food trailer specializing in gourmet manuka smoked sourdough toasts, Gf quesidillas, loaded fries, smashed potatoes and sesame seed burgers. Our vision is to provide our customers with delicious combinations of toppings, using only the freshest ingredients and to create a unique and memorable experience for every customer who visits us.
Toasty Shack is a mobile food truck that serves grilled cheese Toasties, quesidillas, loaded fries, and smashed potatoes. These quick meals are affordable and delicious.
The food truck is operated by a team of three individuals who have 20 years combined experience working in the food service industry, in food preparation and cooking. We serve customers with the intention to please. Staff have good organizational and time management skills.
Our pricing strategy is competitive, affordable, and flexible. We have combo specials for our customers including loyalty cards.
Tea Cup Birdfeeders
FUNDRAISER!!
I make and sell upcycled and new teacups into birdfeeders. They can also be used for plants /succulents/ cactus
We have raised just over $71000.00 so far over the last 6 years .We donate the whole price of the birdfeeders to
HFTC This has gone towards helping children who need help get it. You are amazing. Thank You.
This journey started when I made one for my daughters birthday and she then said "Mum you could make and
sell these for HFTC" and so it all began. So in my spare time I make and sell up-cycled and new teacup and
saucer bird feeders at markets and through my chooice shop and facebook page with all proceeds going to Hope
for The Children. This is an organisation that provides free and subsidised counselling for children and young
people in the Canterbury Area for whom the cost may be a barrier. All money from the sale of these goes to
HFTC.
The bird feeders cost from $20.00 for a single or $30.00 for a double teacup and plate bird feeder. They make
excellent gifts for family and friends while at the same time you can have the pleasure of knowing you are helping
New Zealand children.
I also have hand knitting and crochet items on my stall, Knitted Christmas Tree decorations, ponchos, Baby
Clothes, Mini tins with rabbits or bears in them and a mattress and pillow and also Picnic Tins with and Animal in
them plus hand knitted blanket and mattress and pillow. Pocket buddy Rabbits ,
Tartan Sari
Dunedin’s Tartan Sari is looking forward to their first time ever at the Christmas Country Fair. Spice lovers unite, as we have a range of award-winning spicy pickles and chutneys for you to try. Our scrumptious curry pastes come with a heap of recipes for vegan, vegetarian and meat-based meals, and our customer love how easy they are to use; “You make me perfect in the kitchen” is what a regular customer told us recently.
Our unique flavours hail from GOA, the paradise region of India, and are made from secret recipes that have been passed down through our family. We have a spice range to suit everyone so come and have a try, we are sure you won’t be disappointed!
