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19–20 February 2027

Moutere Hop: Cruise, Show, Shine

Experience the ultimate weekend of automotive nostalgia and community spirit. Join us for the annual Moutere Hop, where classic cars meet the valley's hops for 2 days of high-energy fun.

Registrations open soon

Registrations open soon

CRUISE • SHOW • SHINE • CRUISE • SHOW • SHINE • CRUISE • SHOW • SHINE •

Event Schedule

Friday 

3:00pm - 6:30pm:  Registration

6:30pm:                       Cruise: Motueka, Mapua & Ruby Bay        

8:30pm:                       Return to Centre

                                        Film Starts

9:30pm:                       Intermission
9:45pm:                       Film Continues
10:30pm:                     Film finishes

                                        Live Music

                                        Bar open till late

Saturday

MC for the day: Murray Leaning.
7:30AM:                       Gates open for Cars & Stall Holders
8:00am:                       Breakfast available
10:00am:                     Gates open to Public Stalls open
10:30am - 4:00pm: Entertainment
4:00pm:                       Prizegiving
                                        Music & bar till late

Entertainment includes

Shows      Live music      Competitions      Market stalls

Pin Up Pageant     Live Auction and much much more!

prizes

Best in Show: $1000
Peoples Choice: $200
Best Represented Club: $500
Furthest Travelled: $500

Best Ford • Best GM • Best Euro/British
Best Jap • Best Mopar • Best Project
Best Retro Caravan

Site Rules

Onsite security both days                     Due to Council Regulations: NO DOGS ALLOWED

Moutere Hop 2026 supports safety on NZ roads – Please don’t Drink and Drive

Activities

Pin up Pageant

Join the hop's most glamorous event. We celebrate grace and style with our annual pageant, bringing a touch of elegance to the hop fields.

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Register on the day 10.30am - 1.00pm.

Food Stalls & Merchandise

Experience the best of the valley. Our food stalls offer a diverse range of flavors for every visitor.

Take home a piece of the hop valley. We offer a curated selection of artisanal merchandise, from vintage car memorabilia to unique hop-themed souvenirs.

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Sponsors

We couldn't run an event like this without our generous sponsors.

Please support them, so that they can continue to support us

The Valley Setting

We invite you to experience the heart of Moutere Valley, where the scent of hops meets the vibrant energy of our annual car show. Nestled in the lush green hills, our venue offers a unique backdrop for a weekend of nostalgia and community celebration.

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