Organising committee secretary Dolly Baker said there would be no limit on the number of performers from each marae and all age groups were invited to participate in what are expected to be inter-generational performances with grandparents, parents and mokopuna all on stage together.
"This is what it's all about, whanaungatanga or strengthening relationships, participating and having fun," she said.
Friday, March 15, will feature schools, Kohanga Reo, early childhood centres and youth groups who will be given 20-minute slots to perform on stage.
Groups have been asked to give effect to the festival's sub-theme of "waiora" or "life-giving water" so performances are expected to reveal the youngsters' research through haka and waiata.
On-stage entertainment that night will include Huaki Puanaki, rising Moerewa band Fat 32, Russell Harrison, Ruia Aperehama, Mr T, Young Sid and Peiter T.
This free concert will pack into the Otiria marae venue that makes for a very intimate setting for some very popular acts that have been brought together by Rob Coe-Tipene under the brand of "Nota by Nature" - Nota being a transliteration for North or Northerner.
The Ngati Hine delicacy of tuna or eels will be an off-stage focus as locals set up to prepare eels and cook them for immediate consumption, much like the oyster and mussel festivals held elsewhere.
Other activities include educational stalls and exhibits, children's activities, art work displays and much, much more.
The festival starts at 9am on both days and a shuttle bus will run on the hour between Kawakawa, through Moerewa and to the Otiria marae to allow people to park at a distance.
