NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at The Beach Hop

NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at The Beach Hop Thursday 26th March to Saturday 28th March 2026

The Beach Hop Vintage Market is a 3 day, indoor market at New Zealand's biggest and most prestigious Hot Rod and Rock and Roll Festival. Celebrating vintage, retro and rockabilly with clothing to homewares, collectables to cosmetics and much much more. Stop in and stay awhile - grab a bite to eat, shop for bargains, get glammed up for the hop with the fabulous team from The Beauty School Dropouts the NZ Petrolhead Beach Hop Vintage Market has something for everyone. Proudly bought to you by Retro America where everything was brand new, fifty years ago.
* 1920s - 1980s Vintage and recycled clothing, shoes and accessories
* Hair Accessories
* Cosmetics
* Collectables
* Antiques
* Vintage and Retro Art
* Mantiques
* Vintage Jewellery
* Retro, Pinup, Hot Rod and Rockabilly Clothing and Accessories for all the family
* Vintage and Retro Housewares
* Vintage and Retro Garage Art
* Pinstriping and Kustom Artists

If you're interested in being involved in the Beach Hop Vintage Market or have any questions please drop us a line at [email protected]

We have some super exciting things coming to NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at The Beach Hop next year!! Stay tuned for fu...
20/07/2026

We have some super exciting things coming to NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at The Beach Hop next year!! Stay tuned for full details
Mitzi & Co Photography

Thank you to everyone who stopped in to the NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at the Beach Hop last week, especially if you b...
31/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped in to the NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at the Beach Hop last week, especially if you braved the rain and wind on Thursday & Friday!
Special thank you to our fantastic vendor family for rolling with everything the weather and last week threw at us. You guys were amazing, especially our super resilient outdoor stall holders!
Here's a pic of our cute poster boy Will and his mum Miss Patty with his poster featuring photography by FREEDOM PHOTOGRAPHY, such a cutie!!

Did anyone leave a wallet behind on Friday? Reach out to Retro America if it's yours
31/03/2026

Did anyone leave a wallet behind on Friday? Reach out to Retro America if it's yours

We had a wallet left on our counter at the NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at The Beach Hop on Friday. If you can tell us the brand of the wallet & what is inside we'll arrange for you to be reunited with it

Have you been following along with NZ Petrolhead & NZ Rodder Beach Hop coverage? Pop over and check out their Facebook p...
30/03/2026

Have you been following along with NZ Petrolhead & NZ Rodder Beach Hop coverage? Pop over and check out their page for extensive coverage of each day of Beach Hop

The sun is shining, the doors are open & we have a full house today at the NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at the Beach Hop...
27/03/2026

The sun is shining, the doors are open & we have a full house today at the NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at the Beach Hop 🌞 We even have cool neighbours at next doors JCD Customs Pickup Truck show at the Whangamata RSA. Come on down and check out the fantastic wares on offer, grab a coffee & some lunch and stay a while

Retro America are honoured to once again be your hosts for the 2026 NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at the Beach Hop!Firstl...
24/03/2026

Retro America are honoured to once again be your hosts for the 2026 NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at the Beach Hop!
Firstly a huge thank you to our fantastic naming sponsor NZ Petrolhead magazine, you'll be able to grab the latest copy of the mag from the foyer of the main hall during the market
You'll find Retro America in their usual spot in the middle of the main hall and as well as a huge T-Shirt 👕 sale ($39 each!) we'll have our fantastic range of rad men's shirts, cool kids gear and lots of gorgeous dresses 👗 for the gals! Lot's of our beautiful dresses will be on sale and to finish off your outfits we'll also have gorgeous cardigans, handbags👜, a great range of sunglasses🕶️, shoes👠, parasols🌂 and so much more (including fabulous TaylorMade Petticoats right next door). Stop by Retro America and fitted out from top to toe!
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Whangamata Memorial Hall on Port Road tomorrow through to Saturday!
www.retroamerica.co.nz

Luckily we are seasoned stall holders who are prepared for anything. The forecast is actually improving on what it was y...
24/03/2026

Luckily we are seasoned stall holders who are prepared for anything.
The forecast is actually improving on what it was yesterday already. You can even see a peep of sunshine for Saturday.

We're excited to have Engravely Customs NZ joining the NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at the Beach Hop for the first time ...
22/03/2026

We're excited to have Engravely Customs NZ joining the NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at the Beach Hop for the first time on Saturday, stop in and check out their custom engraving on metal, leather and slate in our outdoor market area
Engravely Customs specialise in derby and points covers, as well as one off pieces for classic cars including custom metal and gas caps. They also do pre and custom engraving on metal items such as gremlin bells, brass coins, key rings, badges etc and engraved slate coasters, platters and plant markers
They'll also be bringing wired headbands lovingly sewn with premium cottons
With a background in design Olivia loves to use her skills to bring uncommon designs to the table, such as rare or vintage vehicle badges that are no longer available

Engravely Customs NZ offers precise and detailed fibre laser engraving services in Waikato, New Zealand.

Otherwayside had such a great time at last years NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at the Beach Hop they're bringing their go...
21/03/2026

Otherwayside had such a great time at last years NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at the Beach Hop they're bringing their gorgeous authentic Japanese vintage garments and upcycled accessories back to Saturdays outdoor marketplace

All our products are carefully curated exclusively for our store as Otherwayside is all about being "unique and beautiful”

Call in to the NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at the Beach Hop outdoor market area on Saturday and check out Drophead Drea...
21/03/2026

Call in to the NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at the Beach Hop outdoor market area on Saturday and check out Drophead Dreams beautiful automotive silhouette artwork
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We design and manufacture automotive silhouette wall hangings. We look forward to hearing from you

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Whangamata Memorial Hall, Port Road
Whangamata

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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