Application for Demonstration sites for the 2025 festival are now open

Do you have a particular craft or talent you'd like to share?

The demonstration area is one of the main attractions at the festival. We invite you to showcase your skills and creativity to an appreciative audience.

We're looking for participants to give live demonstrations in blacksmithing, woodworking, sculpture creation, painting, sketching, carving, glassblowing, chainsaw art, weaving, spinning, felting, jewellery making, heritage skills, or any other artistic craft.

Go to our the Demonstration Sites page on the ruralart.nz website for more information