The public got all dressed up in their best vintage frocks as part of the retro revolution that's taking a hold of Tauranga.

A new Vintage and Retro Fayre, a brand new event to Tauranga, went off without a hitch, with many people saying it could be as big as the Napier Art Deco Festival.

The Greerton Village had 40 stalls of vintage items, such as clothing, furniture and vinyl on sale.

There were also four Bay of Plenty vintage vehicle clubs displaying their classic rides, including the BOP Vintage Car Club and Mini Car Club; and live music from Gin Rickey Jive who did a jazz spin on some modern songs.

Greerton Village Mainstreet Manager Sally Benning says the event was originally organised for March this year but was cancelled due to bad weather.

'There was a really bad weather bomb then, so I found another day because I felt it was a great event for the community,” she says.

"Vintage and retro are very popular now, and this event had something for everyone.”

The public who dressed in theme were also rewarded for their efforts in playing the part, with spot prizes going to the best-dressed ladies and gents, as well as the best vintage car.

The best vehicle went to John Griffin, gents best dressed was Daniel French with runner-up Joe Scott, and ladies best dressed was Elaine Rickard with runner-up Miss Kitty Kat.

Daniel French from Tauranga came dressed as a World War 2 British spy and Elaine Rickard from Te Puke dressed as 'a preloved and recycled lady'.

'The response has been excellent from the public and I think the best-dressed competition had a lot of supporters, a lot of people dressed up and came out and supported them,” says Sally. 'It's been a great day.”

The Vintage and Retro Fayre was held at the Greerton Village Square, 179 Chadwick Road and in the Greerton Village School, from 10am-2pm.

All proceeds made on the day will go towards Greerton Village School.

Jasiel Fraser, 13, Haley Eastwood, 10.

Nick Haylings, Phillip Gore, Joe Scott, Frank Parnwell, Daniel French and Craig Williams.

Gin Rickey Jive.