Northland Fritter Festival 2024

Join us for a day of delicious fritters, beverages, and fantastic live music at the Northland Fritter Festival!!

Immerse yourself in the mouthwatering world of fritters, as local cafes, restaurants and food trucks compete for the prestigious Best Fritter Trophy and the People's Choice award (voted by you!).

Featuring a stellar line up of iconic kiwi artists including Sir Dave Dobbyn, Jordan Luck Band and 1 Drop Nation plus local bands JTB, Raise the Bar, The Maggie Cocco Band and Ready, Set!

Sip on a glass of chilled wine or beer from Northland's finest vineyards and breweries all while enjoying the festival atmosphere.

Payment for food and beverage is by EFTPOS, Paywave, Credit Cards, NO CASH.

This is an event you won't want to miss, brought to you by the Northland Events Centre (2021) Trust.

Kids under 2 years old free admission.

VIP tables include:

• 10 x VIP tickets and VIP access passes


• VIP lane at the festival entrance


• 10 x Fritter Festival retro wine glasses


• Access to the premium positioned and secure VIP Area


• Sheltered Table of 10 labelled with your group or company name


• Dedicated VIP Bar


• 1 x Complementary drink per person from the VIP Bar


• Dedicated Posh Loos

Individual VIP tickets will have unreserved table seating. 

Bus Tickets:
Three special bus services will be provided for the event. Bus tickets must be purchased with a Fritter Festival ticket. A separate bus ticket will be issued to present to the driver.

All buses are due to arrive at Semenoff Stadium, Okara Drive, Whangarei between 11.30am– 12.00pm and will depart Semenoff Stadium from Okara Drive straight after the festival finishes at approximately 8pm.

BUS SCHEDULE:

Route 1: Matapouri to Semenoff Stadium Return
Pick up points and departing times: Matapouri dairy 11am, Tutukaka Service Station 11.15am, Ngunguru dairy 11.30am

Route 2: Whangarei Heads to Semenoff Stadium Return
Pick up Points and departing times: McLeods Bay The Deck, Reotahi Rd 11.15am, Parua Bay School 11.25am, Parua Bay Tavern Car Park, 11.30am, Onerahi Tavern Car Park 11.45am

Route 3: Mangawhai to Semenoff Stadium return
Pick up points and departing times: Departs Mangawhai (Bennets Choc Factory) 10.30am, Waipu Cove dairy 10.50am, Waipu Fire Station, Nova Scotia Drive 11.00am, Ruakaka shops 11.30am.

Ticket Purchase Terms & Conditions of Sale:

No refunds or exchanges on any ticket except as required by Law.
A ticket must not be used for any promotional or commercial purpose (including competitions, advertising or promotion whether for business or charity) or bundled with any goods or services (including as part of any hospitality or travel package) without Northland Events Centre (2021) Trust's written authorisation.

BYO Food/ Beverage is not permitted.

Please view the full terms and conditions of entry into Semenoff Stadium:
Conditions of Entry | Northland Events Centre - Whangarei's Leading Event Centre