We are so pleased to bring you a new papercraft/handicraft exhibition experience...
CHECKLIST FOR CHRISTCHURCH 2026 :
1 : Make sure you have these dates free
2 : Check out the Classes page to book a class or two and make a day of it
3 : When you come, MAKE SURE you look out for our PRIZE DRAW Table where two luck entrees will win a share of $865 worth of papercraft prizes.
4 : Join our facebook page to keep up to date.
5 : SEE YOU THERE !!!
SHOW FAQ's
Do I have to pay to get in?
NO – we are however asking for a small Donation at the door. 100% of these proceeds will go directly to Christchurch City Mission to support the amazing work they do.
Is there parking at the venue?
YES there is plenty of free parking right outside the door.
Is there a place to purchase food and drink at the venue?
YES there is a cafe on the ground floor which will be open on the Friday, and there will be a smaller pop up cafe in the foyer downstairs on the Saturday.
Is the venue wheelchair/mobility friendly?
YES - Although the show is on the first floor, you can take a lift from the ground floor, or an escalator. The foyer has a wheelchair ramp to the carpark outside.
Can I pay by Credit card at the event?.
Most vendors will have eftpos/credit card facilities at their stand, if they don’ t I am sure they can work out a plan for you.
Can I go for just one day?
YES you can or if you cant fit in the classes and shopping you want to do, you are welcome to come both days.
Are there bathrooms in the exhibition hall?
YES for the ladies, sorry gents you will need to go down to the ground floor
Will there be places to sit in the exhibition hall?
YES there will be plenty of seating dotted around the venue.
Can you book classes at the venue?
YES if there is space available in the classes I am sure the individual exhibitors would be happy to accommodate you.
Please feel free to contact us if we have missed something
On behalf of all the exhibitors we are so grateful to you for supporting our 2025 events. Now to the good news, we are doing it all again in 2026, thats right, We will be back at Addington Raceway 17th and 18th April 2026 and Tauranga Racecourse 3rd and 4th July 2026, so Save the Dates in your Calendars right now...
Just like 2025, entry to both our shows will be via gold coin donation (100% of which will go to a worthy local charity).
Each show will have a selection of amazing papercraft (Tauranga will also have a selection of handicraft) retailers getting together to give you a chance to see and experience the latest trends and products in the market.
As well as plenty of retail therapy, there will be lots of opportunities for you to try creating yourselves, with most stands hosting an easy and inexpensive make and take project for you to try then and there. There will also be product demos and a wide variety of classes put on by some of our top tutors, giving you the chance to get hands on experience and make your own beautiful keepsake projects (bookings required).
