Your guide to Bridge to Homegrown

Claudelands Bridge is transforming into a vibrant festival walkway for Jim Beam Homegrown, packed with performers, entertainment, food trucks and interactive experiences from morning through midnight.

From 11am–4pm, enjoy family-friendly activities, roaming performers, live dance and drum showcases, and hands-on experiences. Then from 9pm–midnight, the bridge lights up with glow performers, LED rovers and atmospheric night-time entertainment.

Explore the full lineup below: Timings are subject to change.

ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVATIONS

• Face Painting, Hair Braiding & Henna Tattoos - 11am–4pm

• Wandering Entertainment - 11am–4pm & 9pm–midnight

• 360° Camera & Stage -11am–4pm

• Glow Tunnel & Characters - 9pm–midnight

• The Edge Roadrunner Gold Rush Shoot Out - 11am–4pm (plus music throughout the)

LIVE PERFORMANCES

Enjoy back-to-back showcases throughout the day:

Dance & Drumming Programme - 11am–3:45pm

• Pacificia Group - 11:00–11:45

• Beat Street - 11:45–12:30

• Wai Taiko Drummers - 12:30–1:00

• Hip Hop Performance - 1:00–1:45

• Wai Taiko Drummers - 1:45–2:15

• Beat Street Drummers - 2:15–3:00

• Hip Hop Performance - 3:00–3:45

FEATURE ACTS

Caravan of Curiosity

Three extraordinary performers roving throughout 11am–4pm and 9pm–midnight, delivering:

• Stilt-walking butterfly characters

• Comedy sideshows

• Living statue performances

• Fire shows

• Puppet acts, mermaids, sword swallowing and magic

Embers Entertainment

A seven-performer ensemble appearing 11am–4pm and 9pm–midnight, featuring:

• Fire performances

• LED roving acts

• Immersive, high-energy crowd interaction

Wai Taiko Drummers

A dynamic Japanese drumming group from the University of Waikato performing at 12:30–1:00 and 1:45–2:15.

FOOD TRUCKS – OPEN 10am–midnight

Fuel your festival journey all day long with:

• Cosana

• DJ Gourmet Griller

• Golden State Coffee

• Chill Out Slushy & Smoothies

• Sweet Treat Turkish Kebabs & Rice Meals

• Little Canteen

• Waffle It

Bridge to Homegrown is a vibrant, all-ages celebration filled with movement, music, colour and excitement.