Everything You Need To Know

The festival is located at Cass Square, Hokitika. 

There are two entry and exit points: Gate 1 at the corner of Bealey and Weld Street and Gate 2 at the corner of Stafford and Brittan Street. Getting here is easy but may require some planning. If you are arriving by car, parking is limited in the immediate area surrounding the festival. Where possible, we encourage taking taxi, parking in town or at your accommodation if possible and walking. Cass Square is an easy 5 minute walk from Hokitika’s town centre.

Arrive earlier than you planned to, as there will be security processes on entry including a bag search. This may cause delays so please be patient. Ensure you have read our full list of prohibited items before attending and have your tickets ready for scanning. Tickets may be printed or displayed on your phone.

NO WRISTBAND, NO SERVICE. Everyone must have an 18+ wristband to be served at the festival. You must present a current and valid form of ID to receive an 18+ wristband.

You can leave the festival and return later but must ensure you are wearing a Wildfoods wristband or have your hand stamped when exiting. 

• Bag
• Current and valid ID
• Empty water bottle
• Hat, sunglasses
• Sunscreen less than 100mL
• Cash and card
• Special foods for medical and dietary requirements, and baby food and liquids.
• For infants and young children only: small amounts of non-commercial food for personal consumption, e.g. sandwiches, fruit, slices etc. contained in one container per child.

• Alcohol
• Food
• Weapons or explosives
• Drones
• Scooters, bicycles or skateboards
• (Live) animals or pets (service dogs are exempt)

See full list of prohibited items here.

There is a wide variety of stallholders onsite, some with wild offerings and others providing more traditional options. View the full site map here.

Festival merchandise can be purchased from the merch tent next to the cash out area. View our merchandise here.

Our stalls and bar will be accepting a mixture of cash and/or card so ensure you bring both. There will be ATMs situated next to the wine and beer tent.

Our full entertainment line-up will be released later this year.

Online applications for Feral Fashion will be accepted until 10pm on Friday 7th March 2025. Registrations can be made on the day of the festival at the Feral Fashion headquarters until 12:30pm.

The kids’ corner will be open from 10:30am – 4:00pm

St John will be onsite and here to help if you need any support.

There will be a free water station next to the Chill Out Zone. You are welcome to bring an EMPTY water bottle with you to the festival. The Red Cross tent will also be offering water, sunscreen and sunhats. 

Ensure you plan your journey to the festival and home again. Do not drive under the influence. Taxi services are available at the following numbers:

Hokitika Taxis: 03 755 5075

Greymouth Taxis: 03 768 7078

There is a permanent alcohol ban around Cass Square. Please respect our neighbours.

Any discrimination, harassment or anti-social behaviour at the festival will not be tolerated. If you are feeling uncomfortable at all, please notify our staff or security.