MCGAZZAFEST
10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
MCGAZZAFEST 2026 IS ON AND
ITS A SPECIAL ONE OF REMEMBRANCE 10 YEARS!
Its been 10 years since we lost our very dear friend Kelly Mcgarry. This year we want to go extra large to remeber them big guy. McGazzfest 2026 is happening, and it’s going to be one wild weekend of biking, partying, and unforgettable memories with friends!
It’s all about living the weekend the way Kelly lived every day – full of action, energy, and riding in all his favourite spots. Let’s make it a weekend to remember and bring your positive friendly energy to make friends and be involved in a community event.
Here’s the lowdown:
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All events will have online registration, which will be available the week before the festival. Spots are limited, and it’s first come, first served – so keep an eye on our Facebook event and right here for registration links and all the event details. No exceptions and no holds will be given out.
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For the McGazza Dream Jam, athletes must be QMTBC members to ride, so be sure to grab your QMTBC membership and help support the awesome riding networks that Kelly loved so much. We encourage all riders and spectators to join us and keep the riding scene alive! Registration for this event will be strictly limited but has two categories for youth and adults allowing for more riders to participate. Online registration will be a week before and first in first served ONLY.
Get ready for a weekend that’s all about fun, high energy, and riding hard – just the way Kelly would’ve wanted it.
Let’s honour his memory with the best weekend ever!
Follow here for more on socials and event link below:
MEGA TRAIN
A mass start group ride down Hammies and Original in Queenstown Bike Park...McGazza used to try overtake as many riders as he could on the way down. Ending at the Atlas Bar.
When: Friday 23rd January 2026 - 6.00pm
Where: Skyline Queenstown - meet at the top terminal
Cost: FREE
Uplift: $15 Donation to QMTBC for non pass holders
Registration: Meet at the bottom of skyline - no rego just come along
Afterparty: ride straight from Skyline to food and beer at Atlas
CHAINLESS RACE
Pedal up, then we'll have someone to help take your chain off before you drop in to race.
Bring something to put your chain in for the way down... otherwise your oily chain will mess up your pants!
When: Saturday 24th
Rego start at 9.30am
Racing from 10.00am
Where: Mcnearly Gnarly - Wynyard Bike Park
Cost: $20
Registration: Online registration - date TBC.
KIDS AIRBAG JAM
Kelly spent a lot of time with the youth doing volunteer coaching days, so this is an extension of his work. We will have top riders coaching the kids on both Airbag and Mulch jumps.
When: Saturday 24th
Rego 12.45pm
Riding 1.00pm
Where: Mini Dream - Wynyard Bike Park
Cost: FREE
Registration: No Rego, just come along.
Meet at Mulch Area - Wynyard Bike Park.
DREAM JAM
This is held on Dream in Wynyard Bike Park. Kelly was known for going big and these jumps are just that - they let the riders go big too. This is only suitable for highly experienced riders to compete, but is an awesome event for spectators of all ages. Definitely one not to be missed!
When: Saturday 24th January 2025
Juniors (Under 18)
Rego : 3.00pm
Riding : 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Your parents must be present to sign the waiver on your behalf and whilst you ride.) No exceptions!
Adults
Rego : 4.30pm
Riding : 5.15pm - 8.00pm
Limit 100 riders per age category!!!!!
No exceptions, it first in first served.
You must be QMTBC member and have app number to show on the day.
Please respect this limit for waiver reasons, safety and enjoyment of riders on the day.
Where:
Big Dream - Top of Wynyard Bike Park
First Session - Upper Dream
Second Session - Lower Dream
Cost: $55 Juniors & $65 Adults
Registration: Online registration - Date TBC
QMTBC Club Members only - download the QMTBC app and get your membership
You will need your ID number to get signed in on the day.
Compulsory waiver & safety briefing / wristband for participants.
Bring your own food and drinks.
Afterparty: Lone Star Party starts from 9.30pm till late Upstairs.
(You're welcome to go eat dinner before downstairs).
Please party responsibly and no drugs allowed!!!
MEMORIAL RIDE
This is a group ride to the Kelly McGarry table at the top of the Fernhill loop trail. This is specifically held as a remembrance ride to the spot where Kelly took his last breath. It’s a very special place, and if you're lucky, there are sometimes native Kea flying around.
When: Sunday 25th January 2026 - 11.00am
Where: Skyline Queenstown - meet at the top terminal
Cost: FREE.
Uplift $15 Donation to QMTBC for non pass holders
Registration: Meet at the bottom of Skyline Gondola
GORGE ROAD JAM
This is going to roll straight on from the junior jam, so grab a drink and hang around. Suited to dirt jump bikes with smooth fast rolling tyres or BMX bikes, this is an open session for everyone. The park has been freshly revamped this year and will be an awesome event to watch or ride in! There will be food onsite so you don’t get hungry.
When: Sunday 25th January 2026 - 3.00pm
Where: Gorge Road Jump Park - next to Industrial Place
Cost: FREE
Registration: Just come ride open to everyone!
