It was a unique idea to combine an electric vehicle roadshow, a blues concert and anniversary celebrations for an organic sheep and beef farm all into one fun day out on the farm. Now Mangapiri Downs' owner Tim Gow says he has his sights on another similar festival idea in the spring.

Earlier this month Mangapiri Downs Organic Stud Farm near Otautau hosted an all-day festival bringing together a concert from folk and blues artists Paul Ubana Jones and Southland's own Lachie Hayes. 

Attendees also got the chance to try out electric vehicles, motorbikes, and drones through the event's collaboration with a nationwide road trip highlighting electric vehicles called "The Great EV Road Trip".

Concert goers and test drivers also learned about sustainable farming practices in honour of the farm's 30th anniversary.

Mr Gow said he was quite pleased with the event – the first time he had ever organised something like this – and said the combination of the music and festivities all "organically" came together. 

Inspired by the event and the good feedback received, he said he was planning something similar for the spring. 

He was hoping kids' musician Craig Smith of "The Wonky Donkey" fame would be able to perform, and also had his eye on lining up some music for their parents as well. 

Given the organic focus of the farm, Mr Gow said he had in mind offering space for holistic health practitioners to offer consultations as well, such as acupuncture. 

"I've had a lot of injuries over the years and a lot of that stuff helped me a lot to carry on farming," he said. 

"It might seem a wee bit of an odd mix, but it does actually join together quite well."

Shire sheep and people listening to the music at day with Takitimu mountains in background. PHOTO: Supplied