Riverton Heritage Harvest Festival 2025

Sat, 29 Mar, 9am - 30 Mar, 6:15pm NZDT  ·  Event info

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  1. Friday Potluck Dinner (free)

    1. Friday Potluck Dinner 7pm ticket

      7pm Even although this is a free potluck event, please book these so we know how many tables and chairs to prepare. Please label your plate/dish with ingredients.

      7pm Even although this is a free potluck event, please book these so we know how many tables and chairs to prepare. Please label your plate/dish with ingredients.

      Free

  2. SAT 9:00am - 10:30am

    1. SAT 1A & 2A Simple Cheese Making (two sessions) with Evita Shen ticket

      9:00 - 10:30am Saturday SAT 1A & 2A Learn how to make delicious feta and cream cheese from scratch in this hands-on (double session, 3 hr total) workshop for beginners! After learning the techniques to make these two cheeses, you will then be able to sample some taste tests. Culture & rennet for sale at workshop. Max 20

      9:00 - 10:30am Saturday SAT 1A & 2A Learn how to make delicious feta and cream cheese from scratch in this hands-on (double session, 3 hr total) workshop for beginners! After learning the techniques to make these two cheeses, you will then be able to sample some taste tests. Culture & rennet for sale at workshop. Max 20

      $35.00 + $1.35 fee

    2. SAT 1B Malvas with Sandra Wundsam ticket

      9:00 - 10:30am Saturday. SAT 1B Malvas are widely recognised around the world for their contributions to nourishment, wellness, and plant fibre. In this workshop, participants will explore the various uses of these three aspects and experience the numerous benefits of this wild plant, inviting it back into our lives. Max 10

      9:00 - 10:30am Saturday. SAT 1B Malvas are widely recognised around the world for their contributions to nourishment, wellness, and plant fibre. In this workshop, participants will explore the various uses of these three aspects and experience the numerous benefits of this wild plant, inviting it back into our lives. Max 10

      $18.00 + $0.84 fee

    3. SAT 1C Herbal Teas with Ruby Bainbridge ticket

      9:00 - 10:30am Saturday SAT 1C Come along and learn how to make herbal teas from your own garden. We will delve into sweet, savoury and spiced teas with different methods to explore. There will be teas to try and opportunity to make a jar of your own tea combinations to take home with you. Max 15

      9:00 - 10:30am Saturday SAT 1C Come along and learn how to make herbal teas from your own garden. We will delve into sweet, savoury and spiced teas with different methods to explore. There will be teas to try and opportunity to make a jar of your own tea combinations to take home with you. Max 15

      $20.00 + $0.90 fee

    4. SAT 1D Soil Fertility with Dylan Graves ticket

      9:00am - 10:30am Saturday. SAT 1D What is the soil food web? Explore what soil fertility is and why it is important. We will delve into the numerous ways we can work with soil to improve it. Max 30

      9:00am - 10:30am Saturday. SAT 1D What is the soil food web? Explore what soil fertility is and why it is important. We will delve into the numerous ways we can work with soil to improve it. Max 30

      $15.00 + $0.75 fee

    5. SAT 1E Autumn leaf pressing with Robyn Guyton (children) ticket

      9:00am - 10:30am Saturday. SAT 1E Autumn leaf pressing is a fun activity for children that teaches them how botanists preserve specimens and can lead to other art projects. Max 15

      9:00am - 10:30am Saturday. SAT 1E Autumn leaf pressing is a fun activity for children that teaches them how botanists preserve specimens and can lead to other art projects. Max 15

      $5.00 + $0.45 fee

  3. SAT 11:00am - 12:30pm

    1. SAT 2B Biodiversity by the Square Metre with Nick Kiddey ticket

      11:00am - 12:30pm Saturday. SAT 2B Join Nick to learn how to massively increase the biodiversity in your garden, creating opportunities for all kinds of creatures to thrive, while producing food and abundant beauty. Max 30

      11:00am - 12:30pm Saturday. SAT 2B Join Nick to learn how to massively increase the biodiversity in your garden, creating opportunities for all kinds of creatures to thrive, while producing food and abundant beauty. Max 30

      $15.00 + $0.75 fee

    2. SAT 2C Beginners Introduction to Weaving Harakeke - Des Cooper ticket

      11:00am - 12:30pm Saturday. SAT 2C Join Kairaranga Des Cooper for an introduction to Harakeke weaving. We are very lucky to have Des coming from Manapouri to share his knowledge. This will be a 90 minute introductory workshop, where participants will be welcomed into a safe learning environment, with the support and guidance of an experienced weaver to learn Tikanga (Traditional protocols and Customary practices) specific to Raranga Harakeke (Weaving Harakeke). No prior experience is required and necessary resources will be supplied. Kairaranga Des Cooper is of Ngati Kahungunu and Waikato, Scottish, Ukrainian, and German Heritage, adopted into a First and Sixth Generation English New Zealand Family. Max 10

      11:00am - 12:30pm Saturday. SAT 2C Join Kairaranga Des Cooper for an introduction to Harakeke weaving. We are very lucky to have Des coming from Manapouri to share his knowledge. This will be a 90 minute introductory workshop, where participants will be welcomed into a safe learning environment, with the support and guidance of an experienced weaver to learn Tikanga (Traditional protocols and Customary practices) specific to Raranga Harakeke (Weaving Harakeke). No prior experience is required and necessary resources will be supplied. Kairaranga Des Cooper is of Ngati Kahungunu and Waikato, Scottish, Ukrainian, and German Heritage, adopted into a First and Sixth Generation English New Zealand Family. Max 10

      $20.00 + $0.90 fee

    3. SAT Music Rm African Drumming - Ra McCrostie ticket

      11:00am - 12:30pm Saturday. Music Rm What a score to have Ra coming from Oamaru to share her drumming knowledge and skills with participants. Get in quick because these workshops will sell out. African drumming is fun, energetic, and collaborative. Work together with the other drummers to create rhythm and some cool beats. Max 15

      11:00am - 12:30pm Saturday. Music Rm What a score to have Ra coming from Oamaru to share her drumming knowledge and skills with participants. Get in quick because these workshops will sell out. African drumming is fun, energetic, and collaborative. Work together with the other drummers to create rhythm and some cool beats. Max 15

      $20.00 + $0.90 fee

    4. SAT 2E Maypole Dancing with Robyn Guyton (children) ticket

      11:00am - 12:30pm Saturday. SAT 1E The Maypole Dance is a ceremonial folk dance performed around a tall pole garlanded with greenery or flowers and often hung with ribbons that are woven into complex patterns by the dancers. Such dances are survivors of ancient dances around a living tree as part of rites to ensure fertility. Join local music and dance teacher Robyn Guyton to learn this fun dance. Max 15

      11:00am - 12:30pm Saturday. SAT 1E The Maypole Dance is a ceremonial folk dance performed around a tall pole garlanded with greenery or flowers and often hung with ribbons that are woven into complex patterns by the dancers. Such dances are survivors of ancient dances around a living tree as part of rites to ensure fertility. Join local music and dance teacher Robyn Guyton to learn this fun dance. Max 15

      $5.00 + $0.45 fee

  4. SAT 2:00pm - 3:30pm

    1. SAT 3A & 4A Grass Weaving (two sessions) with Sandra Wundsam ticket

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Saturday. SAT 3A & 4A Join Sandra and family for a (double slot - 3 hrs total) workshop where you will learn a unique and versatile grass-weaving technique. This art form enables you to create a variety of items, including baskets, mats, and even clothing. During the session we will craft a natural, handmade basket or sitting mat while exploring different types of grass. Max 10

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Saturday. SAT 3A & 4A Join Sandra and family for a (double slot - 3 hrs total) workshop where you will learn a unique and versatile grass-weaving technique. This art form enables you to create a variety of items, including baskets, mats, and even clothing. During the session we will craft a natural, handmade basket or sitting mat while exploring different types of grass. Max 10

      $25.00 + $1.05 fee

    2. SAT 3B Permaculture Home Orchard Design with Jason Ross ticket

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Saturday. SAT 3B Home orchard design for healthy trees and a long harvest - A slideshow talk and discussion about the key orchard planning recommendations for naturally productive and healthy home orchards. Max 30

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Saturday. SAT 3B Home orchard design for healthy trees and a long harvest - A slideshow talk and discussion about the key orchard planning recommendations for naturally productive and healthy home orchards. Max 30

      $15.00 + $0.75 fee

    3. SAT 3C Beginners Introduction to Weaving Harakeke with Des Cooper ticket

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Saturday. SAT 3C Join Kairaranga Des Cooper for an introduction to Harakeke weaving. We are very lucky to have Des coming from Manapouri to share his knowledge. This will be a 90 minute introductory workshop, where participants will be welcomed into a safe learning environment, with the support and guidance of an experienced weaver to learn Tikanga (Traditional protocols and Customary practices) specific to Raranga Harakeke (Weaving Harakeke). No prior experience is required and necessary resources will be supplied. Kairaranga Des Cooper is of Ngati Kahungunu and Waikato, Scottish, Ukrainian, and German Heritage, adopted into a First and Sixth Generation English New Zealand Family. Max 10

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Saturday. SAT 3C Join Kairaranga Des Cooper for an introduction to Harakeke weaving. We are very lucky to have Des coming from Manapouri to share his knowledge. This will be a 90 minute introductory workshop, where participants will be welcomed into a safe learning environment, with the support and guidance of an experienced weaver to learn Tikanga (Traditional protocols and Customary practices) specific to Raranga Harakeke (Weaving Harakeke). No prior experience is required and necessary resources will be supplied. Kairaranga Des Cooper is of Ngati Kahungunu and Waikato, Scottish, Ukrainian, and German Heritage, adopted into a First and Sixth Generation English New Zealand Family. Max 10

      $20.00 + $0.90 fee

    4. SAT 3D The Open Orchard Project with Robyn Guyton ticket

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Saturday. SAT 3D Learning by experimenting, Robyn discovered how productive and hardy the apples and pears were that were planted by the early European settlers to Southern NZ. This led to the extensive Open Orchard Project. Hear how you can be involved in one of Southland’s 15 Heritage Orchard parks and top tips and varieties for establishing fruit trees on your own patch.

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Saturday. SAT 3D Learning by experimenting, Robyn discovered how productive and hardy the apples and pears were that were planted by the early European settlers to Southern NZ. This led to the extensive Open Orchard Project. Hear how you can be involved in one of Southland’s 15 Heritage Orchard parks and top tips and varieties for establishing fruit trees on your own patch.

      $15.00 + $0.75 fee

    5. SAT Music Rm African Drumming - Ra McCrostie ticket

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Saturday. Music Rm What a score to have Ra coming from Oamaru to share her drumming knowledge and skills with participants. Get in quick because these workshops will sell out. African drumming is fun, energetic, and collaborative. Work together with the other drummers to create rhythm and some cool beats. Max 15

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Saturday. Music Rm What a score to have Ra coming from Oamaru to share her drumming knowledge and skills with participants. Get in quick because these workshops will sell out. African drumming is fun, energetic, and collaborative. Work together with the other drummers to create rhythm and some cool beats. Max 15

      $20.00 + $0.90 fee

    6. SAT 3E Crafty/Natural Jewellery with Sophia Leon de la Barra (children) ticket

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Saturday. SAT 3E Children will use natural materials harvested from nature to make some crafty natural jewellery for themselves or for a friend. Max 15

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Saturday. SAT 3E Children will use natural materials harvested from nature to make some crafty natural jewellery for themselves or for a friend. Max 15

      $12.00 + $0.66 fee

  5. SAT 4:00pm - 5:30pm

    1. SAT 4B Natural Fruit Tree Training with Jason Ross ticket

      4:00pm - 5:30pm Saturday. SAT 4B Natural fruit tree care, training and occasional pruning is an outdoor, hands-on workshop about caring for and training fruit trees naturally. The focus is on tree health and favours training of branches where possible instead of pruning. Max 20

      4:00pm - 5:30pm Saturday. SAT 4B Natural fruit tree care, training and occasional pruning is an outdoor, hands-on workshop about caring for and training fruit trees naturally. The focus is on tree health and favours training of branches where possible instead of pruning. Max 20

      $15.00 + $0.75 fee

    2. SAT 4C Herbal Medicine Making with Stephen Parker ticket

      4:00pm - 5:30pm Saturday. SAT 4C Learn how to make a herbal throat spray, a winter elixir and a Fire Cider using a range of foraged and homegrown ingredients.

      4:00pm - 5:30pm Saturday. SAT 4C Learn how to make a herbal throat spray, a winter elixir and a Fire Cider using a range of foraged and homegrown ingredients.

      $15.00 + $0.75 fee

    3. SAT 4D Seed Saving with Nick Kiddey ticket

      4:00pm - 5:30pm Saturday. SAT 4D You will learn some of the basics of saving your own vegetable, herb and flower seeds. You will also learn some of the science behind successful seed saving, get hands-on with processing some seeds, and take some saved seeds home with you.

      4:00pm - 5:30pm Saturday. SAT 4D You will learn some of the basics of saving your own vegetable, herb and flower seeds. You will also learn some of the science behind successful seed saving, get hands-on with processing some seeds, and take some saved seeds home with you.

      $18.00 + $0.84 fee

    4. SAT 4E Baked Bread Mice with Ruby Bainbridge (children) ticket

      4:00pm - 5:30pm Saturday. SAT 4E A baked sheaf with a mouse is a traditional symbolic activity that signifies abundance, a good harvest, fertility, and a closeness to the earth and her resources. Did you know that the New Zealand Coat of Arms has a sheaf on it? This activity involves children making and then baking bread sculptures. Max 15

      4:00pm - 5:30pm Saturday. SAT 4E A baked sheaf with a mouse is a traditional symbolic activity that signifies abundance, a good harvest, fertility, and a closeness to the earth and her resources. Did you know that the New Zealand Coat of Arms has a sheaf on it? This activity involves children making and then baking bread sculptures. Max 15

      $12.00 + $0.66 fee

  6. Saturday Dinner

    1. Saturday Harvest Dinner - Adult 6.30pm ticket

      6.30pm + Join us for a catered harvest meal of local produce from Southland. Taste the fresh, quality ingredients we are fortunate to have access to. Apple cake for dessert! Fresh and fermented apple juice! There will be a vegetarian meal option with dairy-free and gluten-free options as well. Dinner will be 6.30pm in the school hall. African Drumming workshop showcase! We will also be hosting the Champion of the Harvest competition during dinner. So come along for some lighthearted competition, and think about entering yourself! This dinner is a fundraiser for the Harvest Festival.

      6.30pm + Join us for a catered harvest meal of local produce from Southland. Taste the fresh, quality ingredients we are fortunate to have access to. Apple cake for dessert! Fresh and fermented apple juice! There will be a vegetarian meal option with dairy-free and gluten-free options as well. Dinner will be 6.30pm in the school hall. African Drumming workshop showcase! We will also be hosting the Champion of the Harvest competition during dinner. So come along for some lighthearted competition, and think about entering yourself! This dinner is a fundraiser for the Harvest Festival.

      $20.00 + $0.90 fee

    2. Saturday Harvest Dinner - Child 6.30pm ticket

      6.30pm + Join us for a catered harvest meal of local produce from Southland. Taste the fresh, quality ingredients we are fortunate to have access to. Apple cake for dessert! Fresh and fermented apple juice! There will be a vegetarian meal option with dairy-free and gluten-free options as well. Dinner will be 6.30pm in the school hall. African Drumming workshop showcase! We will also be hosting the Champion of the Harvest competition during dinner. So come along for some lighthearted competition, and think about entering yourself! This dinner is a fundraiser for the Harvest Festival.

      6.30pm + Join us for a catered harvest meal of local produce from Southland. Taste the fresh, quality ingredients we are fortunate to have access to. Apple cake for dessert! Fresh and fermented apple juice! There will be a vegetarian meal option with dairy-free and gluten-free options as well. Dinner will be 6.30pm in the school hall. African Drumming workshop showcase! We will also be hosting the Champion of the Harvest competition during dinner. So come along for some lighthearted competition, and think about entering yourself! This dinner is a fundraiser for the Harvest Festival.

      $10.00 + $0.60 fee

  7. SUN 9:30am - 11:00am

    1. SUN 1A No-knead Sourdough Bread with Lynne Brodie ticket

      9:30 - 11:00am Sunday. SUN 1A Learn how to make wholesome no knead sourdough bread with Lynne Brodie. Lynne has been a sourdough baker for many years and it has been a passion and slight obsession of hers to produce the best tasting and most nutritious, wholesome bread possible. Join Lynne to mix a starter to take home and learn how to make a no knead simple sourdough. This will be a question and answer format on all things sourdough. Bring a clean jar for your starter. Max 10

      9:30 - 11:00am Sunday. SUN 1A Learn how to make wholesome no knead sourdough bread with Lynne Brodie. Lynne has been a sourdough baker for many years and it has been a passion and slight obsession of hers to produce the best tasting and most nutritious, wholesome bread possible. Join Lynne to mix a starter to take home and learn how to make a no knead simple sourdough. This will be a question and answer format on all things sourdough. Bring a clean jar for your starter. Max 10

      $20.00 + $0.90 fee

    2. SUN 1B Healing Trees with Stephen Parker ticket

      9:30 - 11:00am Sunday. SUN 1B An experiential workshop where we train your intuition to tune into the healing attributes of trees inspired by the work of Isla Burgess..

      9:30 - 11:00am Sunday. SUN 1B An experiential workshop where we train your intuition to tune into the healing attributes of trees inspired by the work of Isla Burgess..

      $15.00 + $0.75 fee

    3. SUN 1C Greenhouse Prep for Winter with Robert Guyton ticket

      9:30 - 11:00am Sunday. SUN 1C This workshop answers a question Robert gets frequently asked. Delve into how to prepare your greenhouse growing area for Winter and how to continue eating from it through the colder months.

      9:30 - 11:00am Sunday. SUN 1C This workshop answers a question Robert gets frequently asked. Delve into how to prepare your greenhouse growing area for Winter and how to continue eating from it through the colder months.

      $15.00 + $0.75 fee

    4. SUN 1D Flower Arranging with Michele Horwood ticket

      9:30am - 11:00am Sunday. SUN 1D Join Michele for a flower arranging workshop using a recycled glass jar to create a wonderful large jar posy for yourself to take home. Flowers are grown organically on Michele’s property. Max 10

      9:30am - 11:00am Sunday. SUN 1D Join Michele for a flower arranging workshop using a recycled glass jar to create a wonderful large jar posy for yourself to take home. Flowers are grown organically on Michele’s property. Max 10

      $50.00 + $1.80 fee

    5. SUN 1E Terrariums with Gardens for Life (children) ticket

      9:30am - 11:00am Sunday. SUN 1E Enter the misty world of terrariums! Children will create their own self-contained mini ecosystem to take home. All materials will be provided. Max 10

      9:30am - 11:00am Sunday. SUN 1E Enter the misty world of terrariums! Children will create their own self-contained mini ecosystem to take home. All materials will be provided. Max 10

      $15.00 + $0.75 fee

  8. SUN 11:30am - 1:00pm

    1. SUN 2A Simple Ferments with Evita Shen ticket

      11:30am - 1:00pm Sunday. SUN 2A Learn to make brine-based fermented vegetables using a simple and delicious method. This is also a time saving and cost effective way to use fermentation to preserve the surplus from your garden. Participants will take one 500ml jar of ferments home to share with family. Max 15

      11:30am - 1:00pm Sunday. SUN 2A Learn to make brine-based fermented vegetables using a simple and delicious method. This is also a time saving and cost effective way to use fermentation to preserve the surplus from your garden. Participants will take one 500ml jar of ferments home to share with family. Max 15

      $25.00 + $1.05 fee

    2. SUN 2B Natural Beekeeping with Dylan Graves ticket

      11:30am - 1:00pm Sunday. SUN 2B Explore the concepts of keeping honey bees naturally in this workshop. It starts with the role of bees in our ecosystem and their challenges, such as habitat loss and pesticides. Participants learn about bee-friendly hives like top-bar and Warre hives which support natural behaviors. Key topics include bee biology and chemical-free colony management. By the end, attendees gain a foundational understanding of integrated natural beekeeping methods to enhance bee health and easier management.

      11:30am - 1:00pm Sunday. SUN 2B Explore the concepts of keeping honey bees naturally in this workshop. It starts with the role of bees in our ecosystem and their challenges, such as habitat loss and pesticides. Participants learn about bee-friendly hives like top-bar and Warre hives which support natural behaviors. Key topics include bee biology and chemical-free colony management. By the end, attendees gain a foundational understanding of integrated natural beekeeping methods to enhance bee health and easier management.

      $15.00 + $0.75 fee

    3. SUN 2C Microclimates For Growing with Jason Ross ticket

      11:30am - 1:00pm Sunday. SUN 2C Join Jason to learn about observation of microclimates for edible garden and orchard success. This is a hands-on outdoor session, weather allowing.

      11:30am - 1:00pm Sunday. SUN 2C Join Jason to learn about observation of microclimates for edible garden and orchard success. This is a hands-on outdoor session, weather allowing.

      $15.00 + $0.75 fee

    4. SUN 2D Medicinal Plant Walk with Stephen Parker ticket

      11:30am - 1:00pm Sunday. SUN 2D Join Steve for a collaborative medicinal plant walk to share the stories of plants you can use for medicine making. Max 20

      11:30am - 1:00pm Sunday. SUN 2D Join Steve for a collaborative medicinal plant walk to share the stories of plants you can use for medicine making. Max 20

      $15.00 + $0.75 fee

    5. SUN 2E Felting with Imogen Coxhead (children & adults) ticket

      11:30am - 1:00pm Sunday. SUN 2E Wool is a wonderful natural material to work with. Join Imogen to learn about the tactile art of hand felting. Make a flat piece and a small seamless pouch to take home. Max 15

      11:30am - 1:00pm Sunday. SUN 2E Wool is a wonderful natural material to work with. Join Imogen to learn about the tactile art of hand felting. Make a flat piece and a small seamless pouch to take home. Max 15

      $15.00 + $0.75 fee

  9. SUN 2:00pm - 3:30pm

    1. SUN 3A Preserving with Imogen Coxhead ticket

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Sunday. SUN 3A Join Imogen to learn the ins and outs of making jams and chutneys, and have a go at bottling some local fruit in glass jars. Take a jar home to enjoy in the winter. Max 15

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Sunday. SUN 3A Join Imogen to learn the ins and outs of making jams and chutneys, and have a go at bottling some local fruit in glass jars. Take a jar home to enjoy in the winter. Max 15

      $22.00 + $0.96 fee

    2. SUN 3B Autumn Gardening with Nick Kiddey ticket

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Sunday. SUN 3B What needs to be done in Autumn to harvest an abundance through Winter and prepare your soil for Spring? Join Nick to find out all the options you have at your disposal!

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Sunday. SUN 3B What needs to be done in Autumn to harvest an abundance through Winter and prepare your soil for Spring? Join Nick to find out all the options you have at your disposal!

      $15.00 + $0.75 fee

    3. SUN 3C Propagating Trees with Robert Guyton ticket

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Sunday. SUN 3C Join plant and tree maestro Robert Guyton to explore the various ways of propagating trees.

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Sunday. SUN 3C Join plant and tree maestro Robert Guyton to explore the various ways of propagating trees.

      $15.00 + $0.75 fee

    4. SUN Music Rm African Drumming & Dance - Ra McCrostie ticket

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Sunday. Music Rm What a score to have Ra coming from Oamaru to share her drumming knowledge and skills as well as teaching this with dance. Get in quick because this workshop will sell out. African drumming is fun, energetic, and collaborative. Learn some African dance moves to accompany the sounds. Max 20

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Sunday. Music Rm What a score to have Ra coming from Oamaru to share her drumming knowledge and skills as well as teaching this with dance. Get in quick because this workshop will sell out. African drumming is fun, energetic, and collaborative. Learn some African dance moves to accompany the sounds. Max 20

      $20.00 + $0.90 fee

    5. SAT 3E Harakeke Puti Puti (flowers) with Michele Horwood (children) ticket

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Sunday. SUN 3E Michele will guide the session for your child to create a flower from harakeke (NZ flax plant). This is a type of weaving that uses natural materials - a great craft skill to know. Max 10

      2:00pm - 3:30pm Sunday. SUN 3E Michele will guide the session for your child to create a flower from harakeke (NZ flax plant). This is a type of weaving that uses natural materials - a great craft skill to know. Max 10

      $12.00 + $0.66 fee

  10. SUN Forest Garden Tours

    1. FGT SUN1 Forest Garden Tour with Robert Guyton ticket

      4pm - 5pm Sunday. FGT Join Robert for a guided tour through their 29 year old forest garden. This is probably one of the oldest and well known forest gardens in New Zealand! Children are welcome but must stay with caregivers at all times while on the property. Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn. Tours will continue in inclement weather so please wear sturdy shoes and warm clothes and bring a coat in case of rain. This tour takes place at the Guyton's Forest Garden, about 5 minutes drive up the road from the main festival event.

      4pm - 5pm Sunday. FGT Join Robert for a guided tour through their 29 year old forest garden. This is probably one of the oldest and well known forest gardens in New Zealand! Children are welcome but must stay with caregivers at all times while on the property. Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn. Tours will continue in inclement weather so please wear sturdy shoes and warm clothes and bring a coat in case of rain. This tour takes place at the Guyton's Forest Garden, about 5 minutes drive up the road from the main festival event.

      $16.00 + $0.78 fee

    2. HOP SUN1 Riverton Heritage Orchard Park Tour with Robyn Guyton ticket

      4pm - 5pm R-HOP Come and experience the magic of walking amongst apple and pear trees that have been in New Zealand since the 1800s. Sample a variety of apples and their unique flavours. Robyn will share some of the stories of the families who brought these trees to Southland which she has gleaned during her tireless work to save Southland’s oldest fruit trees.

      4pm - 5pm R-HOP Come and experience the magic of walking amongst apple and pear trees that have been in New Zealand since the 1800s. Sample a variety of apples and their unique flavours. Robyn will share some of the stories of the families who brought these trees to Southland which she has gleaned during her tireless work to save Southland’s oldest fruit trees.

      $16.00 + $0.78 fee

    3. FGT SUN2 Forest Garden Tour with Robert Guyton ticket

      5.15pm - 6.15pm Sunday. FGT Join Robert for a guided tour through their 29 year old forest garden. This is probably one of the oldest and well known forest gardens in New Zealand! Children are welcome but must stay with caregivers at all times while on the property. Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn. Tours will continue in inclement weather so please wear sturdy shoes and warm clothes and bring a coat in case of rain. This tour takes place at the Guyton's Forest Garden, about 5 minutes drive up the road from the main festival event.

      5.15pm - 6.15pm Sunday. FGT Join Robert for a guided tour through their 29 year old forest garden. This is probably one of the oldest and well known forest gardens in New Zealand! Children are welcome but must stay with caregivers at all times while on the property. Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn. Tours will continue in inclement weather so please wear sturdy shoes and warm clothes and bring a coat in case of rain. This tour takes place at the Guyton's Forest Garden, about 5 minutes drive up the road from the main festival event.

      $16.00 + $0.78 fee

    4. HOP SUN2 Riverton Heritage Orchard Park Tour with Robyn Guyton ticket

      5.15pm - 6.15pm R-HOP Come and experience the magic of walking amongst apple and pear trees that have been in New Zealand since the 1800s. Sample a variety of apples and their unique flavours. Robyn will share some of the stories of the families who brought these trees to Southland which she has gleaned during her tireless work to save Southland’s oldest fruit trees.

      5.15pm - 6.15pm R-HOP Come and experience the magic of walking amongst apple and pear trees that have been in New Zealand since the 1800s. Sample a variety of apples and their unique flavours. Robyn will share some of the stories of the families who brought these trees to Southland which she has gleaned during her tireless work to save Southland’s oldest fruit trees.

      $16.00 + $0.78 fee

  11. MON Forest Garden Tour

    1. FGT Mon1 Forest Garden Tour with Robyn Guyton ticket

      10am - 11.30am Monday FGT Join Robyn for a guided tour through their 29 year old forest garden. This is probably one of the oldest and well known forest gardens in New Zealand! Children are welcome but must stay with caregivers at all times while on the property. Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn. Tours will continue in inclement weather so please wear sturdy shoes and warm clothes and bring a coat in case of rain. This tour takes place at the Guyton's Forest Garden, about 5 minutes drive up the road from the main festival event.

      10am - 11.30am Monday FGT Join Robyn for a guided tour through their 29 year old forest garden. This is probably one of the oldest and well known forest gardens in New Zealand! Children are welcome but must stay with caregivers at all times while on the property. Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn. Tours will continue in inclement weather so please wear sturdy shoes and warm clothes and bring a coat in case of rain. This tour takes place at the Guyton's Forest Garden, about 5 minutes drive up the road from the main festival event.

      $16.00 + $0.78 fee

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    Riverton Heritage Harvest Festival 2025
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    Riverton Heritage Harvest Festival 2025
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