Niagara Falls Cafe

28/05/2026

01/03/2026

Our local awesome exhibition! Well done Janice and Team !

The Edge of the World Exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, featuring about 320 artworks from more than 80 artists.

09/02/2026

Thanks everyone for another awesome Niagara Falls Bluegrass Festival . Lachie,Clare and family organizing musicians, gate and camping etc Callum and Brad for great sounds, Dale and Sam in beer tent, Lina, Karla,Jolene, Ellen,Kate and Van in cafe, all the Lions volunteers in food caravan, my wonderfully supportive children and grandkids and of course a special thanks to the incredibly talented entertainer's and all you guys who came out in challenging weather conditions to support us all. See you next year !!!!!

03/02/2026

Chris Familton for Post To Wire‍"Gow leaves us with the delicate and lilting ‘We Get Lost’, a song that caps off one of the finest alt-country albums of the year, full of consummate songwriting and life affirming rock ’n’ roll."

03/02/2026

We’re excited to welcome campers to the Niagara Falls Bluegrass & Roots Festival! Before you set up, here are a few important details to keep in mind:

The campsite is an open area, kindly made available for festival-goers, but it's not a maintained campground. This means you are welcome to park and camp at your own risk. The festival, hall committee, landowners, and Niagara Falls Café are not responsible for any damage or loss that may occur.

There will be Portaloos on-site, but no running water or showers, so come prepared. Bring your own water, and you can head down to Curio for a splash in the waves if you need a wash.

Camping is first in, first served from Thursday night onwards. There’s plenty of space, so please be polite and respectful—no need to rush or claim large areas.

If you’re up for a "lively" campsite experience, set up toward the north end of the paddock, near the Hall, but we suggest If you have kids or prefer a quieter spot, the Café end of the site is the better choice.

To keep the festival fun and enjoyable for everyone, organisers reserve the right to ask anyone to leave if they are not being festival-friendly.

We are charging adults $10 per person, per night, for camping. These proceeds help look after our precious, historic Niagara Hall.

30/01/2026

FESTIVAL INFO AND PRICING!!!

A quick heads-up before you head our way... cash only at the gate, please! We’re a small, non-profit, family run, festival, and we're a bit too old school to know how to work an eftpos.

🎟 Tickets

$20 for a one-day pass

$30 for a weekend pass

⛺ Camping

$10 per person, per night so you may as well make a weekend of it!

👕 Merch

BRAND NEW limited-edition Niagara Falls Bluegrass & Roots Festival T-shirts — $30
Grab one while they last!

🏠 Housekeeping
No dogs, or BYO food or drinks on the festival site.
The campground isn't maintained year round for camping, its supplied by volunteers. Camping there is at your own risk but the festival organizers have the right to send you packin' if your respect is lacking, so be nice to each other.

All proceeds help us pay our incredible artists as well as help keep our beloved Niagara Hall alive and thriving. Thanks for supporting live music, community, and a bloody good time ❤️

29/01/2026

It wouldn't be Niagara without this!
Get ready once again for the toe tapping, lively bluegrass and country music of The Hayes Family band!

This Southland institution features Marylyn, Steven and Kelsi Hayes. Marylyn and Steven first made waves as members of the legendary Progress Valley Possum Pickers, a name that Southlanders will fondly recall from many woolsheds and rural halls throughout the ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s. The Possum Pickers were notable nominees and winners of many Country music competitions throughout the ‘80s, featured on national TV, telethons, Country Calendar, and were inducted into the NZ country music hands of fame in 2009.

Steven Hayes was also a Rugby Southland prop in the ‘90s that even Jonah Lomu couldn't get past. Around this time he and Marylyn formed The Swede Eaters with Jeremy and Paul Winders, and Craig Hall, combining rugby player “intellect and culture” with Irish country punk anarchy! Steven’s skills on the fiddle earned him the title of Southland Entertainer of the Year in 2016!

Marylyn’s piano accordion playing, interacts and harmonizes with Steven’s fiddle licks, creating a uniquely family sound. Kelsi, herself a Southland Rugby rep, sings co-lead vocals and strums acoustic guitar and banjo, adding her encyclopedic song knowledge to the family performances.

As the co-founder of the Niagara Falls Bluegrass and Roots Festival, Steven has ensured that his love of bluegrass and country music has lived on through his family and helped to strengthen Southland's strong ties to the genres. Marylyn and Steven were presented with a Community service award in 2023 for their contributions to music and entertainment in the district.
The Hayes Family Band has become a local favourite, making regular appearances on Stewart Island for New Year’s celebrations and pubs across the province.

🪕 Catch The Hayes Family Band live at the Niagara Falls Bluegrass and Roots Festival, 6th and 7th February, 2026! 🪗 YEE HAW!

18/01/2026

This weekend!

03/01/2026

Here we go, folks!! A new year and its time to have some fun.

FRIDAY 6TH AND SATURDAY 7TH OF FEBRUARY!

If you’re a fan of Bluegrass, Folk, Americana, Country, Blues, and Roots music, this is the festival for you. Join us for two days of sunshine, great music, and excellent food and drink at the scenic Niagara Falls Cafe Southland.

This year we’re thrilled to welcome Canadian duo Zonnis, bringing their wildly entertaining act all the way down south. Also appearing are Matt Joe Gow, Lachie Hayes, Callum G Hampton, The Amber Temple, Anna van Riel Music, Endangered Shrubs, One Big Pine, The Commoners, Midnight Caravan, Mudcake, She & the Trio Keening, Anna Rowley, and, as always, the Hayes Family Band.

Settle in, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy a weekend of outstanding live music.

Keep your eyes on this page for more info coming out soon.