11/10/2026
๐ผ KลWHAI FESTIVAL 2026 โ A LITTLE FOOD FOR THOUGHT ๐ผ
We've noticed a few comments recently questioning whether the Kลwhai Festival is going ahead this year, with some people saying they haven't seen any advertising.
Firstly, YES! The Kลwhai Festival is absolutely happening on Saturday 17 October! ๐ธ๐ถ
But we'd also like to take a moment to address something.
Festival flags are flying throughout Warkworth, advertising signs are displayed around town, we've had radio advertising, social media promotions, regular Facebook updates and information available on our website.
So it does raise the question โ what more could we realistically have done?
Perhaps this highlights a much bigger issue facing Warkworth.
Our town has changed. Since the motorway bypass opened, fewer people need to travel through the town centre. Shopping habits have changed, people are travelling elsewhere, and the foot traffic that Warkworth once enjoyed isn't necessarily what it used to be.
If people aren't regularly coming into town, they're naturally not going to see the flags, signs and advertising that are there.
And unfortunately, Facebook algorithms mean that even when we regularly promote something, it doesn't guarantee everyone will see it.
The Kลwhai Festival isn't just another event. It's an opportunity to bring people back into the heart of Warkworth, support our local businesses, celebrate our community and keep a much-loved tradition alive.
We absolutely welcome questions, feedback and suggestions. But we'd also love to see that same energy going into supporting, sharing and celebrating the festival.
Instead of asking why you haven't seen the advertising, perhaps ask yourself when you last spent some time in the heart of Warkworth.
Our town needs its community, and community events need their people.
So please, share our posts, tell your friends, bring your families and come along!
๐ผ Saturday 17 October 2026
๐๏ธ Market: 9amโ4pm
๐ธ Live entertainment, food and bar: 11amโ9pm
๐ถ Old School Rock & Roll theme!
Let's fill Warkworth with the people, music and atmosphere that make this festival so special.
Five committee members can organise a festival, but it takes a whole community to make it a success. ๐๐ผ
