This amazing community event attracts thousands of people from all over the South Island. What began from humble beginnings is now one of the most popular and fun days in the regional event calendar!
- Craft and trade stalls
- Kid zone with games & rides
- Plant and produce stall
- Massive white elephant sale
- Live auction
- Classic car display
- Delicious food & refreshments
- All day entertainment
- A great day out with your family and friends
The fair is a major fundraiser to help support Swannanoa School.
At Swannanoa School we are proud that every cent raised at the Swannanoa Country Fair goes directly towards raising student engagement and motivation and making school a great place that children want to be at!
This year funding will go towards the maintenance and upgrading of the school pool. Two years ago saw significant upgrades to the filtration system, underground infrastructure and fencing of the pool as a result of fund-raising generated by the fair. This year the internal surface of the pool requires a complete strip back to bare concrete for repainting. This maintenance is generally needed every 3-4 years but a new advanced paint system should see this extended to give a lifespan of 6-8 years.
The majority of the funding though will go towards our teacher aides who's fantastic work helps those students who need that little bit extra.
