Franklin Summer Fest

Franklin Summer Fest 2020
(EARLYBIRD First Release tickets on sale now)
Get your friends together for the biggest party in town featuring a great line up of super talented 'about to be famous' home grown kiwi bands including The Rvmes, Burn the Bridges, The Dave Alley Band and Hot Diggity. Enjoy the lip smacking selection of delicious gourmet food from slow cooked bbq through to seafood and vegan dishes accompanied by a fine selection of wines, ciders and craft beers.
The inaugural Franklin Summer Fest is being held in a semi rural setting on the edge of town at the Pukekohe Showgrounds to create an old school relaxed festival vibe.
Slap on your sunscreen, grab your picnic blanket, put on your dancing jandals and get ready to celebrate summer in front of the big stage and have a huge day of fun.
Gates open to ticket holders 1.00pm
Live music from 2.00pm - 8.30pm
Proudly brought to you by Now Events.
 
FAQs
What time do gates open?
Gates open at 1.00pm
Live music from 2.00pm
 
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Children 14 years and under as at concert date are free ONLY when accompanied by a paying *****. Remember this is a liquor licenced event and it is a party so if you are ok with that and can keep your children supervised at all times we are happy to have them there to enjoy the day with you. (Proof of childrens age maybe required).
Anyone under the age of 18 must have a supervising ***** present while on the festival site due to liquor licence requirements.
ID will be required when ordering alcoholic beverages if you look under 25.
 
What are my parking options for getting to and from the event?
Free parking via Gate 7 off Station Road.
 
What can I bring into the event?
Alcohol is not permitted to be bought into or taken out of the venue to comply with the NZ Liquor Licencing laws.
A range of wine, beer and non alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the festival.
FREE water will be available.
NO GLASS permitted at the venue. Acrylic Festival glasses will be supplied to all ticket holders.
Please note: the management reserves the right to search bags and coolers on entry and prohibited items will be confiscated.
Deck chairs are permitted to be used at the venue but please be considerate to the people around you - we prefer the use of low profile chairs.
Sun shades and umbrellas are permitted in designated areas (MUST be well anchored).

Is there food available?
Yes there will be a large selection of delicious food choices available for purchase.
 
How can I contact the organizer with any questions
info@nowevents.co.nz
 
What's the refund policy?
No refund unless event cancelled by organiser.
 
What if it rains?
The show will go on rain or shine so come prepared for NZ's changeable weather. The festival will only be cancelled if the conditions are considered dangerous by the organisers.
Wheelchair access?
The venue is flat but is a grass venue and there will be wheelchair accessible toilets available.
Other info
Medical services will be on site
No animals except guide dogs
No cookers or fires permitted on site
Smoking and Vaping only in designated areas
Please bring cash in case some vendors do not have card facilities.
Management reserves the right to remove or refuse entry to ticket holders considered dangerous or a nuisance or failing to comply with reasonable requests.
Under NZ Liquor Licencing laws there is a zero tolerance policy for intoxication and people that are heavily under the influence of alcohol. We do our best to provide a safe and enjoyable environment at this event to ensure everyone has a great time and we meet the conditions of our liquor licence. If we feel that a festival goer may have had a bit too much to drink they will respectfully pulled aside by security and taken to our special customer care area where they can regroup before a possible re-entry or safe departure home.