Fine food, wine, art and entertainment come together in the style of a traditional country féte every Easter Sunday in the beautiful seaside village of Leigh.
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Gourmet Food
Come sample the best the area has to offer. Local lamb cooked on the spit, Fresh Lee Fish Burgers, sweet corn roasted on the cob, and skewers of steak and prawns. Inside the hall, the Carnival Café offers so much more than the traditional Devonshire teas, with fine coffee and a variety of baked goods to enjoy, scones with homemade jams and lashings of fresh whipped cream and of course great coffee will be on hand.

The Leigh Gourmet Food Crew serving up fresh fish burgers and other locally produced treats! (photo credit Nat Torkington 2011)
Wine Auction
Our local wine makers have gained world-wide recognition for their outstanding vintages. Many fine wines have been generously donated and will be exhibited and auctioned in the Leigh Community Hall from 12pm on Sunday afternoon.
Carnival Fun
There are always plenty of fun rides and activities for kids of all ages at the fantastic Leigh Carnival. For the grown-ups: it wouldn’t be a carnival without the quickfire raffles! Local businesses have generously donated fabulous prizes, including a vast amount of fresh seafood from our loyal sponsor, the Leigh Fisheries.
Look for the return of the super Leigh Fisheries GIANT ICE SLIDE. There’s nothing like it on a hot summer day!
Live Entertainment
On our festival stage we feature a variety of local and national talent and a diversity of musical styles for your enjoyment. Check back here for updates.

Bonnie and the Oosh playing selections from their debut EP "Freedom" (photo credit Jenine Abarbanel 2011)
Volunteer/Donate
We strive to make the Leigh Carnival an exciting celebration of our whole community. It’s a big job and we are always looking for extra help. If you can help us make Carnival even better please get in touch with us, we’d love to hear from you!
Produced by the Leigh School PTA, all funds go to supporting our country school.
Leigh School, 26 Hauraki Road, Leigh
Phone: 09 422 6031. E-mail: office@leigh.school.nz


