The Great Maungakaramea Bake Off and Fete is happening on Sunday 8th September.

We are getting in super early for Christmas this year?  So we are looking for great crafts people, up-cyclers and artists with an amazing array of creations to fill the biggest sleigh or littlest stocking. We had over 40 stalls last Bake-off. Local craftspeople are going to be showing off their incredible talents and you can take advantage of these. Clever craft by clever people. 

If you have a special hand crafted product we encourage you to take up a stall for this event, food stalls are always welcome. Our stall holder registration can be completed on the registration page. 

If you want to fundraise for your community group please come along and set up a stall. Just register as a stallholder. There is no charge for fundraising happenings. What can you do? Tombola's,  Nerf gun shooting gallery, entertainment... Your imagination and creativity is going to be the driver! 

Or, join in on the fun of entering a baked or preserved item or newthis year a flower arrangement competition.  Have a look at the categories listed in the Bake Off and Flower Arranging registration section.

The inaugural event was held in 2020 and attracted hundreds of locals, with the profits donated to the Maungakaramea Sports Complex.

We are encouraging anyone from anywhere to set up a stall and enter their own products,  along with stalls there is the ‘bake off’ side to the fun event!

“Cakes, flans, biscuits, preserves and more are judged by the home economics teacher from our local Tauraroa Area School and it’s worth remembering that this is open to adults as well as children. For those happy to, we then auction the goods off to help pay for next year's event. "

“The only stipulation for a stall is that any produce or craft being exhibited or sold has been made, crafted or grown by the stallholder,” says Tracy.

“There will also be many more opportunities as the ‘Fete’ expands, from hoopla, horseshoe toss, golf chip, candy floss and more.

We need street food stalls too, so if you're into making burgers, pancakes, Indian, Mexican …… whatever …… I'd love to hear from you.

Live music has been a mainstay of the event and we encourage you as performers to book some stage time to show what you can do.

If you'd just prefer to enjoy yourself, come along and get started on your Christmas shopping. Better still, get it all done on one day!