The Fired Up Barbecue Festival 2026 is at The Old Packhouse Market, 505 Kerikeri Road, on Saturday March 28. Kerigold Chalets at 326 Kerikeri Road is 2.5km from the venue, 15 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car. Private orchard chalets. Free parking. Book direct.
The Fired Up BBQ Festival venue is walking distance from Kerigold. No parking stress, no accommodation noise, just a 15-minute walk back to your own private chalet after the festival.
Kerigold is 2.5km from the Packhouse Market festival site. Walk there and back if you want to enjoy the bar areas without driving.
Drive to the festival in 5 minutes. Free parking at Kerigold for your return. The Packhouse Market is on Kerikeri Road, the same road as the property.
Return to a private orchard chalet after 9pm. No festival noise, no shared accommodation crowds. Your own space.
Self-cater and save on food costs during longer stays. Most of our accommodation has a stovetop, microwave, fridge, and all cookware. Make proper coffee in the morning without going anywhere.
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The Fired Up Barbecue Festival celebrates every BBQ style: low and slow, flame-grilled, smoked, wood-fired, and earth-cooked. Pitmasters compete in the NZ Barbeque Alliance-sanctioned Tai Tokerau Low and Slow Competition.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event name | Fired Up Barbecue Festival 2026 |
| Date | Saturday March 28, 2026, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Venue | The Old Packhouse Market, 505 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri |
| Drive from Kerigold | 5 minutes (2.5km) |
| Walk from Kerigold | 15 minutes on foot |
| Competition | Tai Tokerau Low and Slow BBQ Competition (NZ Barbeque Alliance) |
| Spectator entry | Check event website for ticketing details |
Kerigold Chalets at 326 Kerikeri Road is 2.5km from the festival venue. Walking distance for those not driving.
NZ Barbeque Alliance sanctioned competition. Renowned pitmasters competing in low and slow, smoked, and wood-fired categories. Prize-giving on the second stage.
Live music performances throughout the festival, running from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Packhouse Market venue.
BBQ equipment, food vendors, and producers at the EXPO zone. Eating challenges and live demonstrations throughout the afternoon and evening.
Festival accommodation in Kerikeri books ahead. Call 09 407 3200 or book online.
"Perfect location for the BBQ festival. Five minutes from the Packhouse Market, spotless chalets, and we walked back after the evening session. Exactly what we needed."Festival Guests, Auckland · Google ★★★★★
2.5km from the venue, 15 min walk or 5 min drive. Private orchard chalets. Book direct on 09 407 3200.