Day two of the annual Rodders Beach Festival at Orewa Reserve saw large crowds enjoying hot rods, live music, and community festivities under clear skies.

The three-day event continued its strong momentum, with car enthusiasts and families gathering along Orewa Boulevard to admire classic vehicles and enjoy live performances by El Camino Band and Pacific Elvis.

The festival atmosphere remained lively as attendees explored the venue and participated in activities.

Sunday marks the final day of the festival, with a full schedule of events set to cap off the weekend.

Gates open at 8 am for the Sunday Ze Build “Show N’ Shine,” featuring an impressive lineup of hot rods parked along the boulevard.

Live entertainment will continue throughout the morning, with the Retro Tiny Tots Competition at 9 am and the newly introduced Teenyboppers Competition at 10:30 am.

The main prizegiving ceremony is scheduled for noon, followed by the ‘Ze Gold Coast’ Trip Draw at 12:45 pm, sponsored by Ze Build.

At 1 pm, the festival’s signature “V8 Rumble” event will see all participating vehicles rev their engines in unison before the Ze Build Grande Parade rolls along the Hibiscus Coast Highway, returning to Orewa Reserve.

Afternoon entertainment includes the bar opening at 1:30 pm, along with the Loudest Sounds and Exhaust Competitions at 2 pm.

Prizegiving for these contests will take place at 3 pm, followed by a performance from Whiskey in a Jar.

The festival will conclude with a mystery trip giveaway at 3:30 pm, with winners required to be present to claim their prize.

Local hospitality venues have seen strong business, benefitting from increased foot traffic.

With another full day ahead, the festival appears set to close on a high note, reflecting a positive start to 2025 for the Hibiscus Coast.

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