River Festival Kaiapoi

Get ready, Kaiapoi – the river is coming alive!
Join us for an action-packed day of family fun, high-energy entertainment, and unforgettable river action right in the heart of town.
🚣 The Cardboard Regatta – Enter now!
🎡 Carnival Rides
🎶 Live Festival Music
🛍️ Market Stalls
🍔 Food & Drink Vendors
🚤 Boat Displays
🚨 Coastguard & Water Rescue Displays
🌊 On-water action & demonstrations
Whether you’re racing, cheering, exploring the stalls, or just soaking up the atmosphere – there’s something for everyone.
Bring your friends, bring the kids, and make a day of it. This is one of Kaiapoi’s biggest river celebrations of the year – and you won’t want to miss it.
Let’s fill the riverbanks and celebrate our community in style!