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Wairarapa Music in the Country is a three-day weekend each January jam-packed with musical talent, bringing some of New Zealand's finest country artists to the Tauherenikau Racing and Event Centre.
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Keep your eye out for this fantastic weekend of Country Music in the Wairarapa, held at picturesque Tauherenikau Racecourse over three days each January.
The 2027 festival lineup includes Shaun Preston, The Beat Girls, The Noodles, The Grenell Family - John Grenell Tribute Show, Bevan Gardner & James Davy, Shenanigans and more.
Bring your motorhome, caravan or tent and enjoy three days of live country music from New Zealand's best country music artists, scenic bush walks, swimming in the Tauherenikau River, delicious food, and a fully licensed bar.
The festival also features a host of family-friendly activities from line-dancing classes to oversized games like Connect Four, Hoopla, Jenga, and Noughts and Crosses.
Event Dates
8 - 10 January 2027
Location
Tauherenikau Racecourse, State Highway 2, Featherston
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