2026 Ōtorohanga Christmas Tree Festival
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Awaken your Christmas Spirit and celebrate our local businesses, groups, clubs and educational facilities this festive season with the return of the Ōtorohanga Christmas Tree Festival!
All are welcome to ooooo and aaaaaaaah at trees created or decorated by our community. Don't be shy! Pick your favourites and cast your votes to see which trees will come out on top!
📍 Event Details
Location: Ōtorohanga Museum, 15 Kakamutu Road, Ōtorohanga
Festival dates: Thursday 26th November – Friday 11th December 2026
Public viewing: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 12pm–3pm, during the festival.
Additional viewing hours:
- Friday 4 December to follow the Christmas Parade 6:45pm-7:30pm
- Friday 11th December . Time to come! as part of the "Light up Ōtorohanga" Toby the Train tour
🏆 Possible Award Categories - Come and vote for your favourite tree!!!!
This event is not funded however there will be certificates and recognition for outstanding entries in categories including:
🎨 Most Creative Tree — the most imaginative and original design.
♻️ Best Use of Recycled or Repurposed Materials — celebrating sustainable ideas and creative reuse.
🥝 Best Kiwiana-Inspired Christmas Tree — showcasing our Kiwi identity and Ōtorohanga's proud Kiwiana heritage.
❤️ People's Favourite Overall Tree — the tree that captures the hearts of our visitors.
All are welcome to ooooo and aaaaaaaah at trees created or decorated by our community. Don't be shy! Pick your favourites and cast your votes to see which trees will come out on top!
📍 Event Details
Location: Ōtorohanga Museum, 15 Kakamutu Road, Ōtorohanga
Festival dates: Thursday 26th November – Friday 11th December 2026
Public viewing: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 12pm–3pm, during the festival.
Additional viewing hours:
- Friday 4 December to follow the Christmas Parade 6:45pm-7:30pm
- Friday 11th December . Time to come! as part of the "Light up Ōtorohanga" Toby the Train tour
🏆 Possible Award Categories - Come and vote for your favourite tree!!!!
This event is not funded however there will be certificates and recognition for outstanding entries in categories including:
🎨 Most Creative Tree — the most imaginative and original design.
♻️ Best Use of Recycled or Repurposed Materials — celebrating sustainable ideas and creative reuse.
🥝 Best Kiwiana-Inspired Christmas Tree — showcasing our Kiwi identity and Ōtorohanga's proud Kiwiana heritage.
❤️ People's Favourite Overall Tree — the tree that captures the hearts of our visitors.
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Where is it happening?
Otorohanga Museum, 15 Kakamutu Road, Otorohanga, New Zealand, Otorohanga Museum, 15 Kakamutu Rd, Otorohanga 3900, New Zealand, Cambridge
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