Festival 2026
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Friday, 6th February 2026
Fraternize with the Fantasizers
10.00 am
– 2.00 pm
$49.00pp
@ Riccarton Park Event Centre - The Show Gate
Fraternize with the Fantasizers
- Assemble the latest keepsake creation.
- Enjoy a great time of fellowship.
- A delectable lunch to invigorate those taste buds. Dietary requirements met.
- Participating in fun imaginative activities.
Fraternize with the Fantasizers
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Phantasmagoria
Step Beyond the Veil - An Evening of Dark Delight
5.30 pm
– 11.00 pm
$149.00pp
@ Riccarton Park Park Centre - The Show Gate
Phantasmagoria
Step Beyond the Veil - An Evening of Dark Delight
- Interactive cabaret performers will slither through the shadows, ready to delight, disturb, - and dazzle you.
- From the Crypt: Our twisted DJ will resurrect your rhythm and lure you onto the dance floor.
- Spine-tingling comedy to raise your spirits—and possibly the dead.
- Dress to enchant and embrace the bizarre. This is your night to showcase your most haunting, glamorous, or grotesque creation.
- A devilishly delicious buffet awaits, plus a complimentary drink on arrival to awaken your darker side.
- All dietary requirements catered for—because even monsters have preferences.
Phantasmagoria
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Saturday, 7th February 2026
Games, Gears and Gowns Fete Day
Gate Sales Only A Day for the whole family
9.00 am
– 2.00 pm
$15.00 per adult,
$5.00 per child (under 15 years old)
$5.00 per child (under 15 years old)
@ Riccarton Park Event Centre - The Show Gate
Games, Gears and Gowns Fete Day
Gate Sales Only A Day for the whole family
- Live Music
- Roving Performers
- Food & Coffee Carts
- Southern Belle Pinup Pageant
- Lavender and Lace Delectable Delights High Tea- Ticketed(see event)
- Games included in entry
- Toss the Maher.
- Teapot Racing.
- Killer Croquet.
- Hobby Horse Racing.
- Knock it in a Pocket.
- Leaning Tower of Sprocket.
- Just to name a few!
- Love your look showcase
- The Cog & Craft Market
- And so much more!!
Games, Gears and Gowns Fete Day
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Lavender and Lace Delectable Delight High Tea
Limited tickets available
10.30 am
– 2.00 pm
$55.00pp
@ Riccarton Park Event Centre - The Show Gate
During our Gears, Games and Gowns Event
Ticket price includes entry to the day
During our Gears, Games and Gowns Event
Ticket price includes entry to the day
Lavender and Lace Delectable Delight High Tea
Limited tickets available
- Treat yourself and your friends to a delectable high tea
- Tea & Coffee
- Sweet & savoury treats
Lavender and Lace Delectable Delight High Tea
No video available.
Costume Masquerade Time Ball
5.30 pm
– 11.30 pm
$149.00pp
@ Riccarton Park Event Centre - The Show Gate
Costume Masquerade Time Ball
- Join the glitz and glamour of the Costume Masquerade Time Ball.
- Begin with a buffet dinner. Then dance the night away in your best attire to the big band SIDELINE SWING
- As the evening goes on, the Love your Look showcase will provide an opportunity to display imagination and craftmanship with your elaborate, whimsical, or classical costumes- the only limit is your imagination!
- Amazing photo backgrounds and props to make the most of through the night with our professional photographers.
- Mix and mingle opportunities and plenty of fun to be had!
Costume Masquerade Time Ball
No video available.
Sunday, 8th February 2026
Mad Hatter Costume Brunch
10.00 am
– 2.00 pm
$49.00pp
@ Riccarton Park Event Centre - The Show Gate
Mad Hatter Costume Brunch
- Dress up as an Alice in Wonderland character or go all out with a Mad Hat.
- Delicious buffet brunch. Dietary requirements met.
- A homage to your fabulous hat.
- Auction, including absentee bids
- Proceeds from your ticket and auction will support our nominated charity.
Mad Hatter Costume Brunch
No video available.
Twilight Luminara!
The Grand Finale of Fantasizer's Festival
8.30 pm
– 10.30 pm
$20.00pp
650 Shands Rd, Prebbleton, Christchurch
Twilight Luminara!
The Grand Finale of Fantasizer's Festival
- We’ve saved the most magical night for last
- Join us as Fantasizer's Festival comes to a spectacular close with Twilight Luminara—a breathtaking celebration of light, music, and imagination.
- From glowing castles to immersive musical displays, this final night is your last chance to experience the magic in full bloom.
- Secure your spot now before the lights go out!
- Let’s finish the festival with a sparkle!
Twilight Luminara!
