Matamata Market and Craft Fair
When
Sat 13 Dec - Sat 12 Dec 2026
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Entry
Free
Time
Sat 13 Dec, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 10 Jan 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 14 Feb 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 14 Mar 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 11 Apr 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 9 May 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 13 Jun 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 11 Jul 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 8 Aug 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 12 Sep 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 10 Oct 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 14 Nov 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 12 Dec 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Restrictions
All Ages
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Matamata Market and Craft Fair is an open-air Market offering a huge variety of crafts, food, produce and more… The market promises toothsome goodies whether your palate is savoury or sweet.
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