120 Year Celebration Festival
Friday 3 October — Sunday 5 October 2025
A Once-in-a-Generation Celebration Comes to Raglan
This October, the Harbour View Hotel – a cornerstone of Raglan since 1905 – celebrates its 120th anniversary with a spectacular three-day community festival packed with heritage, entertainment, and storytelling.
From classic cars to surf culture, vintage music to local films, and a special commemorative whiskey & rum release, this will be one of the biggest events Raglan has seen in recent memory. We're inviting media, personalities, and community leaders to join us in commemorating the heartbeat of this iconic coastal town.
With thousands of attendees expected, national and regional media coverage planned, and sports personalities and aviation enthusiasts flying in for the weekend, this is more than a hotel milestone – it’s a vibrant showcase of Kiwi culture and community spirit.
Festival Highlights – At a Glance
Friday, October 3 – “Stories Begin at Sea”
3pm – HVH Celebration Surf at Manu Bay Beach
A symbolic opening moment celebrating Raglan’s coastal spirit
Sausage Sizzle Welcome Back at the Harbour View Hotel (free for all paddlers)
Live Music on the Garden Stage
Late Projection Light Show on the hotel’s historic façade
Late Lounge Vibes in the hotel bar
Saturday, October 4 – “Through the Decades”
11am–3pm Classic Car & Motorcycle Street Festival
• Vehicle displays with regional car & bike clubs
• Free pork rolls for participating drivers
• Food vendors and community activities throughout town
Live Music All Day
Classic rock, live acts, and headline performances
Pig on the Spit, bar specials, and heritage décor
8pm–Late – Through the Decades” Party
• Come dressed in your favourite era from 1905–2025
• Live music, vintage styling, and energetic entertainment
Sunday, October 5 – “Reflections & Farewell”
10am–noon Raglan Junior Film Festival
Short films by local school students, screened in the Sports Bar
Noon–3pm Historic Displays showcasing photos, articles, and memorabilia
3pm–6pm Final Music Sets & Closing Ceremony
Relaxed garden bar entertainment with final speeches and thanks.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOR HELPING MAKE THIS EVENT SO SPECIAL!!
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