Festivals & Events
The celebrations, concerts, choir, music, plays, services and artistic therapies all enrich the lives of everyone who lives and works at Hōhepa.
In addition to Matariki, Christmas, Easter, Waitangi and ANZAC celebrations, we also have our own Hōhepa festivals and events. One example is our annual Silent Meal where the whole community gathers to share a hushed meal of fish, bread and grapes to remember the Last Supper. While not compulsory, many staff and people we support at Hōhepa attend, and join together as a community.
All four seasons are celebrated, with our autumn festival at the farm a favourite. We also have an annual Families Weekend, with live music and dancing. Our Hōhepa community, including family members and friends, are big supporters of these get togethers.
Birthdays are eagerly anticipated, especially milestones! Celebrating these helps strengthen the sense that we each have a biography which we create.
Upcoming events
2026 Art and Sculpture Exhibition
We’re inviting artists to apply to exhibit at the upcoming Hōhepa Art and Sculpture Exhibition this May.
This is a fantastic opportunity to share your work with our vibrant community and be part of an event that celebrates creativity. At our last exhibition in 2024, over $45,000 worth of art was sold, a real testament to the strong support for local artists and the quality of work on display.
If you’d like to be involved, you can find all the details and submit your application via our Jotform here:
https://form.jotform.com/Hohepa/hhepa-art–sculpture-exhibition-reg
We’d love to see your work!