Welcome to Tōmoana Showgrounds, a multi-use event venue located just a five-minute drive from Hastings city centre. The venue offers an extensive green site offering multiple zones that can be utilised individually or as a collective and scaled to suit any event, along with the Exhibition Hall, a large indoor building that can host seated dinners, banquets, exhibitions & conferences, smaller live performances and physical activities.
An iconic venue, Tōmoana Showgrounds hosts a wide range of events throughout the year, and its picturesque Waikoko Gardens is home to the renowned Hawke’s Bay Farmers' Market where every Sunday thousands of people flock to enjoy a taste of Hawke’s Bay.
For more information about Tōmoana Showgrounds, please contact the Event & Venue Coordinator:
events@hdc.govt.nz
06 871 5000
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Tōmoana Showgrounds is owned and operated by the Hastings District Council. We proudly partner with Hawke’s Bay A&P Society, and other major event producers to create an annual calendar of events to bring vibrancy to the Hastings District and beyond.
We welcome the opportunity to work with you so please get in touch to find out all the ways we can help facilitate your event.
Find out what events are coming up at Tōmoana Showgrounds here.
If you would like to make a general enquiry or find out more about running an event at Tōmoana Showgrounds please complete the form below.
Grandstand Deconstruction - The grandstand is scheduled for deconstruction until mid-August 2024. During this time there may be significant noise and disruption to usual site operations which may have an impact on your event. We will work closely with you and the contractor to ensure you are aware of any implications and that your event has minimal disruption.
For urgent queries please call call our events team on 06 871 5000. If you could like more general information about running an event in the Hastings District please visit this page of the Hastings District Council website.
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