Alexandra Blossom Festival

Alexandra Blossom Festival Celebrate the arrival of spring at NZ's longest running festival, the Alexandra Blossom Festival. It has a unique feel of a country fair in a modern age.

A week long event for all ages - with Friday night Mardi Gras, Saturday Grand Parade & Party in the Park, Sunday Garden Tour + more!
24th - 26th September Celebrate the arrival of spring in Alexandra, Central Otago during the last week of September! This historic Festival has marked the arrival of spring for 65 years. The first festival was born out of community spirit and recognition of the special character of Alexandra

These values remain at the heart of every subsequent festival. Alexandra is renowned for its contribution to both the summer fruit and wool industries. Special celebrations are dedicated to these industries that form the lifeblood of this Central Otago township.

How good was it to see icons Sharon O'Neil and Debbie Harwood performing on the MainStage - such incredible talent, and ...
07/10/2026

How good was it to see icons Sharon O'Neil and Debbie Harwood performing on the MainStage - such incredible talent, and they pulled out some Kiwi bangers! What was your favourite?

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Community is at the heart of the Contact Alexandra Blossom Festival so it's awesome to see so many community and service...
03/10/2026

Community is at the heart of the Contact Alexandra Blossom Festival so it's awesome to see so many community and service groups involved in so many ways, whether making a float, walking in the parade, or being present in the park!

Thank you for all you do!

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The team at Freestyle New Zealand bought the daredevil thrills to the Fulton Hogan Mardi Gras!There was some epic tricks...
02/10/2026

The team at Freestyle New Zealand bought the daredevil thrills to the Fulton Hogan Mardi Gras!

There was some epic tricks - including an NZ first of an FMX backflip over a BMX & MTB backflip train - so cool!

What was your favourite trick?

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Levi Goodall

We love seeing all the different cultural group from across Central Otago showcasing their national pride in the Contact...
02/10/2026

We love seeing all the different cultural group from across Central Otago showcasing their national pride in the Contact Grand Parade - what an incredible community we have!

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It was pretty special to have the 49th World Gold Panning Champs Parade of Nations as part of the Contact Grand Parade o...
01/10/2026

It was pretty special to have the 49th World Gold Panning Champs Parade of Nations as part of the Contact Grand Parade on Saturday!

Gold Panning athletes from 22 nations showcased their national pride making a very fun and colourful addition to the festival!

World Goldpanning Association
Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust

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Did you see the florreys? We had some incredible entries this year - and some even incorporated into a float!PICS: Imag...
30/09/2026

Did you see the florreys? We had some incredible entries this year - and some even incorporated into a float!

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The Pipe Bands are such a special part of the Blossom Festival. marching in the parade then joining together for a mass ...
29/09/2026

The Pipe Bands are such a special part of the Blossom Festival. marching in the parade then joining together for a mass performance to kick off official proceedings in the park!

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We love the seeing Centennial Ave lined with people ready for the Contact Energy Grand Parade! So much joy, anticipatio...
29/09/2026

We love the seeing Centennial Ave lined with people ready for the Contact Energy Grand Parade! So much joy, anticipation and excitement across all the generations! It's part of the magic of Blossy!

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14-20 Centennial Avenue
Alexandra
9320

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