2026 Event Information

2026 event has been CANCELLED.

Unfortunately, the Little River Giant Pumpkin Festival on March 29, 2026 has been cancelled.

The festivals entertainment will start from 10:30 AM.

It will be a day filled with fun activities, delicious food, and of course, giant pumpkins! Don't miss on the excitement and festivities that await you!

Carparking is $10 per car.

Please bring cash for this to help speed up entry.

Cash out is available all day next to the entertainment trailer.

8:30 - Giant Pumpkin Registration Open

9:30 - Giant Pumpkin Registration Closed

10:30am - Non Giant Pumpkin Registration Open
10:35am - Children’s Best Dressed Contest - On stage
10:50am - Akaroa School Band - Tsunami - TBC

11:30am - Non Giant Pumpkin Registration Closed
11:30am - Live Music - Eddie Simon
12:30pm - Giant Pumpkin Prizes announced
12:40pm - LRS Students Perform Kapa Haka
1:00pm - Running Races, Weet-Bix Eating
2:00pm - Final Prize Giving & Raffle Draws

3:00pm - Home time