33 days ago

Tauranga A & P Lifestyle Show 2026

Karen from Pyes Pa

Hello everyone, we are excitedly counting down now to 2026 Tauranga A & P Show to be held on the 21st February at the Tauranga Race-Course Reserve. Entry Fee is only $10 per Adult, with Children under 15 Free Entry. Start time is 10.AM and Finish is 4. PM.
We have a little something for everyone, and we are showcasing local talent with the Tauranga Chinese Cultural Arts Group, Indian Bhangra Dance Group, Inclusion Dance Group, Treble in Paradise - Women's Choir
performing throughout the morning, with Tim Armstrong - a Solo Musician from the Waikato performing until closure.
We have plenty of Food variations available, from Hot & Spicy to yummy Pancakes, Real Fruit Ice-Cream, Coffee variations to Slushees.
We are providing Shade Marquees for you to sit under to take time out. We also of-course have our interactive rides for the children to enjoy, which includes a Dunk Tank, Auckland Strongman Competition, Animal Magic Show/Petting Zoo, Sheep Shearing Demonstrations throughout the day, and let us not forget our Home Industries Crafts & Produce Competitions. Schedules can be uploaded from our Facebook page
www.facebook.com...
We still have craft sites available

For more information contact the Secretary at apshowtauranga@gmail.com

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