The Kumeū Show is on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March 2027 at the Kumeū Showgrounds in north-west Auckland, from 8.30 am to 5 pm on Saturday and 8.30 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Expect farm animals, shearing, equestrian, woodchopping, lawn mower racing, giant pumpkins, carnival rides and hundreds of exhibitors. Early-bird tickets are $16 online, $20 at the gate, and children 14 and under get in free.
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Key facts
- When
- Saturday 13 March 2027, 8.30 am to 5 pm; Sunday 14 March, 8.30 am to 4 pm
- Where
- Kumeū Showgrounds, north-west Auckland
- Tickets
- $16 online early bird plus booking fees; $20 at the gate; 14 and under free
- Entry gates
- Gates 7, 8 and 9 on Waitākere Road
- For kids
- Farm Zone animals, pony rides, face painting, amusement rides and games
What it is
The Kumeū Show is a two-day agricultural and pastoral show at the Kumeū Showgrounds, in the wine and orchard country of north-west Auckland. Organisers sum it up as “two days and a whole lot of rural”: animals, country competitions, live action, food, shopping and family fun right on Auckland’s doorstep. The 2027 show is on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March.
What to expect
- Country life: farm animals, working dogs and livestock in action, and the farming skills and traditions that have been at the heart of the show for generations
- Competitions: sheep shearing, equestrian events, horticulture, baking and crafts, and giant pumpkins
- Action: lawn mower racing, freestyle tree climbing, woodchopping and speed shearing
- Stage: live music, dance, cultural performances and special guests all weekend
- Food and shopping: food vendors, market stalls and hundreds of exhibitors and trade sites, from local producers to home, garden and lifestyle
Who it suits
Families most of all, since children 14 and under get in free and there is a lot aimed at them: the Farm Zone with friendly animals, pony rides, face painting, entertainers, amusement rides and games. City visitors who want a taste of rural New Zealand without a long drive will enjoy it too.
Tickets
Online early-bird tickets are $16 plus booking fees, and gate tickets are $20. Children 14 and under are free. Buy online through the official site to save.
Getting there
Kumeū is about 30 minutes’ drive north-west of central Auckland in normal traffic (an estimate), via State Highway 16. Entry is through Gates 7, 8 and 9 on Waitākere Road. Expect queues at opening on a fine Saturday.
Where to stay
Most visitors come for the day from Auckland. If you want to stay out west, the Kumeū and Huapai area has some vineyard and rural stays. Our things to do in Auckland guide covers city bases.
What to bring
A hat, sunscreen, comfortable shoes for grass and gravel, and a light jacket. Bring a bag for any baking or produce you buy.
Make a trip of it
Stay out west for an afternoon at the Kumeū wineries or the black-sand beaches at Muriwai and Piha, with more ideas in our things to do in Auckland guide.
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Sources
Last checked 11 November 2026 against the organiser's own pages
