Matamata Market and Craft Fair

When
Sat 13 Dec - Sat 11 Apr 2026
Where
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Matamata Primary School, Matamata, Matamata-Piako
Entry
Free
Time
Sat 13 Dec, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 10 Jan 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 14 Feb 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 14 Mar 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 11 Apr 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Restrictions
All Ages
Matamata Market and Craft Fair is an open-air Market offering a huge variety of crafts, food, produce and more… The market promises toothsome goodies whether your palate is savoury or sweet.

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