Mark your calendars, tag your friends and brace yourselves for an epic day... Kinloch Market returns this Labour Weekend and this year, we are celebrating 25 YEARS
Can you believe it?! For a quarter of a century, Kinloch Market has been bringing together talented makers, incredible food, live entertainment and our amazing community for one of the most anticipated events of the year in Taupō and we would LOVE to celebrate this milestone with you this year
Here's a glimpse of what's waiting for you :
OVER 220 STALLS with everything from garden gear to books, jewellery, candles, skincare, fashion, large hand-crafted furniture, kids’ clothes, home décor, sculptures, dog treats, wellness, pottery, leather + metal work, art and SO MUCH MORE! Our stallholders have been crafting and curating all year for this
Artisan food from all around the world, with over 25 food trucks and a dedicated food area with picnic spots to relax and refuel
Live music throughout the whole day with local bands to keep the vibes going while you browse, shop and soak up everything Kinloch Market has to offer
Endless fun for the kiddos with horse rides, face-painting, hair-braiding, balloon artist, stilt walkers and giant bubble performers, amusement rides and FREE bouncy castles!
Sunday 25 October 2026
Kinloch Domain
9am – 4pm
$5 entry (kids under 12 free)
Giving back is a big part of the day as well and we’re proud to announce that we will be supporting Kinloch Families Trust this year, with part of every ticket going toward their amazing mahi. Plus, we will be providing free sites for local charities to raise funds, connect with the community and shine a spotlight on their important work.
The Kinloch Families Trust is a registered volunteer-led charity dedicated to creating a connected and caring community in Kinloch. They’re currently fundraising to build a new community-owned kindergarten and community building — something local families will be able to enjoy for years to come.
They’ve already raised an incredible $600,000, with $300,000 still to go to reach their goal. With the project getting closer, we’re really pleased to be supporting them again this year and helping give their fundraising another little push! We’re really looking forward to seeing this project come together and watching something that’s been worked towards by the Kinloch community become a reality
