MVM Hokonui Culture Feast

Treat your tastebuds to the ultimate night out at the MVM Hokonui Culture Feast.

Did you know there’s people from almost 50 different countries who call the Gore district home?

This is your invitation to sample some of the world’s finest foods as the MLT Event Centre is transformed into a melting pot of colours, costumes and mouth-watering cuisines.

For a decade, it’s been a cornerstone of the local events calendar with vibrant sights, spirited sounds and tantalising aromas filling the air.

It’s free entry and family-friendly. So bring some cash, and spoil yourself with a wide array of delectable foods, all lovingly created by local stallholders.

Next event date: 17 October 2025
Location: Gore
Keen to learn more: https://www.goredc.govt.nz/our-community/our-events/hokonui-culture-feast

Crowds of people revel in the festival atmosphere, circling around a huge array of stalls offering delicious delights from all corners of the globe.

Food connects us in the most human of ways - a true celebration of community, cultural inclusivity, and regional pride.

It’s an authentic celebration of everything that rich cultural diversity adds to our sense of community.

Challenge your tastebuds with something new, or double down on a firm favourite. 

You might be reconnected with a taste of home, reminded of a favourite travel memory, or uncover an entirely new favourite cuisine.

Performers take to the main stage serving up a smorgasbord of international acts. 

The rhythm of drums perfectly matches swaying dance moves.

Whether it's traditional, colourful or simply festive, we encourage you to dress to impress.

There’s plenty of activities to keep the kids enthralled.

The Hokonui Culture Feast is making waves nationwide - with recognition at the NZ Events Awards as one of the country’s best nights out.

In true community style, students from local schools get involved, while community groups are on hand to make the evening tick.

It’s an evening full of fun activities, dazzling entertainment and of course, delicious food - so make sure you don't miss out on this multicultural treat.
Māruawai Gore and the wider Eastern Southland area boast an eclectic mix of heritage, culture, and industry.

Southland's second-largest town, Gore, is well known for its connection with country music, the arts, and a colourful past of illicit whisky-making.
 

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