Thank you Timaru - what a great celebration

Save the date 6th & 7th December 2025 
We're in the process of updating this website, please check back soon for 2025 stallholder information for Market Day. 

Perfect weather, great entertainment and packed out crowds - what a great festival weekend.  Here's some of the action from last year:

​Results of Hats off to Roses – creative hat competition 2024
Supreme Winner – “Fairyland” designed by Sarah Mehrtens, Christchurch
Category:  Whimsy & Wonder
1st - “Fairyland” by Sarah Mehrtens, Christchurch
2nd– “Munchtime” by Anne Williams
3rd – “Fairytales and Dreams” by Anne-Marie Chapman
Category: Wild Weave
1st – “Baking a Spell” by Anne-Marie Chapman
2nd- “My Medicine is Love” by Carol Roman
3rd – “Hessian on High” by Robyn Valentine
Category: Eternal Vows
1st – “Jilted – Miss Havisham’s bouquet” by Liz Shea
2nd – “Fantasy Bride” by Yvonne Thompson
Category:  High Stakes and High Style
1st – “Emerald” by Yvonne Thompson
2nd – “Winning Purple” by Aleesha Esler
3rd – “She Rose to the Occasion” – Angela Fitzgerald
Category: School Students
Highly Commended “Winning Purple” by Aleesha Esler
Highly Commended “The Dark Side” by Kyra Esler

Discover what's blooming this year

​2024 Festival Highlights

Market Day
​Extravaganza

SUN 1ST DEC
Join thousands at Caroline Bay for the grand finale of the Roses on the Bay Market Day, featuring world-class entertainment, food, shopping, plants, kids' activities, live music, and the Timaru Santa Parade, all with free entry!

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Lynda Hallinan's
​Garden Workshop

SAT 30TH NOV
Join renowned gardening guru Lynda Hallinan  for her lively and inspiring workshop, "Making Memories and Growing Traditions - passing on the gift of gardening."​

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Class with a Glass Workshop

SUN 1ST DEC 2024
Join us for an enchanting floral art workshop led by the talented duo Dawn Esler and Jan Chambers! Dive into a world of creativity as you learn to craft stunning floral art designs using elegant glass containers.

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Hats Off to Roses Wearable Art's Event

SAT 30TH NOV
Timaru, the iconic NZ Hat and Hair Art Awards may be gone, but the magic lives on! Introducing Hats Off to Roses—a spectacular new wearable arts event! Celebrate incredible design and craftsmanship on Saturday, November 30th, at Caroline Bay Hall. Tickets are just $40 from i-Ticket. For details, visit festivalofroses.co.nz. Don’t miss this unforgettable night out as we proudly showcase stunning, handcrafted hat art. 

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Join Us

Get in touch if you’re interested in joining us as a designer, volunteering with our team, or supporting us as a sponsor. We would be excited to share more details about the event!