The Great Manawatū Steam Fair

Join the Steam Traction Society for their annual fair! See history come alive with live displays, free trailer rides, steam sports and the chance to steer an engine with one of their qualified drivers. The fair will have a sausage sizzle, cold drinks and ice creams for sale; and a raffle with four prizes to be won. There is parking on site, with space available for campervans and disability ticket holders. The site is dog friendly, for friendly dogs on leash at all times. Entry is by cash only at the gate.

Ticket information:

Single ticket (ages 5yrs+) $10.00
Carload (maximum of 5 people) $30.00
Steer an Engine $5.00

Visit the Steam Traction Society's Facebook Page for more details.

Image: Farm on Stoney Creek Road. (1918). Stumping by Traction Engine, [Photograph]. 014N_Stu4_009085, Manawatū Heritage

Dates

Saturday, March 21, 2026
between 10:00am and 4:00pm
Sunday, March 22, 2026
between 10:00am and 4:00pm

When

DATES

Saturday, March 21, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm. Repeats 22 Mar 2026

Where

LOCATION

Feilding 76 Maewa Road, Feilding 4779, New Zealand

More Info

Entry is by cash only at the gate.

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