Youth Fest is all about giving things a go.
Youth Fest is a free event for rangatahi aged 12 to 24, with activities, workshops and experiences covering sport, creativity, culture, wellbeing and useful skills for everyday life.
What you can try
Get a fresh barber cut or have your nails done. Step into the ring for a boxing workshop, slow things down with yoga, learn barista skills or jump into a whole new world with VR.
You can also try acting and improv, writing, zine and sticker making, music, art therapy and more. There’ll be activities and workshops around mindfulness, relationships, budgeting, goal setting and other useful life skills too.
Grab a Youth Fest passport
Pick up your Youth Fest passport when you arrive and collect stamps as you make your way around the festival. The more you try, the more freebies you can unlock.
Youth Fest is a chance to discover something you’re into, learn a new skill, meet new people and connect with local groups and services that can help you now or down the track.
Bring your mates, follow whatever catches your eye and see where the day takes you.
Please note this information should be used as a guide only. To help ensure your safety we advise you review our safety page and contact the individual provider for up to date information on their compliance with all Health and Safety and regulatory requirements.


CEDA
Level 1, 5 Broadway Avenue,
Palmerston North 4410
+64 6 350 1830
[email protected]
CEDA.nz
Palmerston North City i-SITE
The Square, Palmerston North
0800 MANAWATU
(626 292)
[email protected]
ManawatuNZ.co.nz/isite

Feilding and District
Information Centre
Te Āhura Mōwai
64 Stafford Street
+64 6 323 3318
[email protected]
ManawatuNZ.co.nz/feilding
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