Silverdale Village is turning back the clock tomorrow, for the very first Silverdale Pioneer Festival.

Running from 2pm to 6pm, this free community event promises an afternoon full of local food, family fun, and good old-fashioned entertainment.

Live performances from Chet & Melissa O’Connell, The Renegades, and Clover will set the tone, while magician Jarred Fell adds a touch of wonder.

There’ll be horse and carriage rides, wood chopping demos, vintage car displays, face painting, and heaps more happening throughout the Village and the historic Pioneer Village.

The festival is about celebrating the past and the people who helped shape Silverdale.

Pioneer Village will be open to explore, and those keen to get into the spirit are invited to dress in pioneer-style outfits for a chance to win prizes in the themed dress-up competition.

Silverdale Street will be closed between the Hibiscus Coast Highway and Wainui Road from 12pm to 7pm to keep everyone safe.

If you're parked inside the area before midday, you’ll have a brief window to move your car, but from 1:30pm to 6:30pm, no vehicle movement will be allowed.

Free parking is available nearby at Stella Maris School, Silverdale Centre, and Silverdale Mall—just note the Mall carpark closes at 6pm sharp.

For parents with little ones, Coast Community Trust will offer baby change and breastfeeding facilities at 13 Agency Lane.

Chill zones will also be dotted around the venue for anyone needing a quiet break.

With generous raffle prizes sponsored by local businesses and a full programme of activities, it’s shaping up to be a lively afternoon.

And if the weather doesn’t play ball, a reduced version of the event will still go ahead.

You can download the Festival Full Map & Programme here.