We did it! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, grant funders, local businesses, and our amazing festival-lovers from all around New Zealand, the happiest mid-winter festival in Aotearoa,  The Festival of Christmas is returning this winter.

This magical festival is FREE for everyone to enjoy – and we’re beyond excited to be able to bring fellow kiwis together to celebrate, connect, and create special memories. None of this would be possible without all of the amazing supporters. Yes, the list is long, and it is distinguished, and we want to raise a glass of mulled wine (or a hot chocolate – whatever you prefer) to toast you all.

Our Incredible Supporters  

We are beyond grateful to over 330  businesses, grant funders, and individuals who, through their generosity, has made this year’s festival possible:

South Wairarapa District Council
Greytown Community Board
Blackwell and Sons
Greytown Lands Trust
One NZ

FreshChoice Greytown
The White Swan
Hillview Property Investments
Holmes Construction
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park
Mrs Blackwell Village Bookshop
Greytown Gin Distillery
Property Brokers - Jennah & Dave
Donut Express
Fruitfed Supplies
Harvey Norman Masterton
Verandah
Deluxe
Grace
Murray Cole
The Offering
Honour
Palliser Estate
Nga Waka
Alexia Urban Winery
Coney Wines
Tranzit Coachlines
Power Squadron Marine – Ngawi
Mango
Laser Electrical Wairarapa
Greyfriars Hotel
Molewood Orchard
Stirling Women
Designer Clothing Gallery
Greytown Orchards
Shadow Gallery
Oak Estate
Scented
Cobblestones Museum
Aperitif
Greytown Honey
Pool Projects
Miss Maude
C’est Cheese
Jayah with Soul
Hall Concept Store
Lili & Co
Greytown Art Gallery
Saunders Shoes

Tremains - Jamie Slater
Sotheby’s – Pip, Brady & Janet
Greytown Pharmacy
Linarte
A1 Homes
Greytown Butcher
Village Transport
Joy of Yarn

And that’s not all! To all the incredible businesses in the Country Village Heaven group (65 local Greytown businesses) and every generous human who contributed through our Give A Little page – a heartfelt thank you! Every contribution, big or small, has helped make this event a reality. 

If you haven’t yet donated, and would like to be part of something special, please do. It will help sprinkle a little more magic into our programme. Every bit counts! 

Let’s make Festival of Christmas 2025 the most magical yet.