Wee Fest 2026
April 9–12 | Southland
Wee Fest is a festival of tiny food and art experiences happening across Southland. Small groups. Short sessions. Real people.
You might:
pickle something and take it home
walk with someone who knows what grows where
sit in on a five-minute talk that sparks something
taste something you’ve never tried before
meet the person behind a place you already love
Every event is designed to feel like you’ve been let in, not sold to.
Why it exists
Wee Fest is about connection.
Between people and food.
Between producers and customers.
Between ideas and action.
It’s a chance to meet the people behind what you eat, ask questions, learn something small, and leave with more than you came with.
How it works
Events run from April 9–12
Most sessions are very small (often 6–12 people)
Some are ticketed, some are free or drop-in
Some last 30 minutes, others a little longer
You can come to one thing or build your own weekend
Some will sell out. Some you can wander into.
Start here
If you’re not sure where to begin:
👉 Start with Fast Foodies at Gadoochi
👉 Then pick one thing to make or learn
👉 Then something to eat or explore
That’s a good Wee Fest.
The kinds of things you’ll find
Not everything fits neatly, but here’s the shape of it:
Wee Makes — small, hands-on sessions where you leave with something
Wee Peeks — behind-the-scenes glimpses into how things are made
Wee Tastes — tiny bites, sips and pop-up moments
Wee Gathers — talks, conversations and shared tables
