Events

BALLOONS OVER WAIKATO Over 130,000 spectators over 5 days will enjoy the amazing site of balloons ascending through the Waikato sunrise from 7.00am every morning and Hamilton's biggest night out at the Zuru Nightglow, where the balloons glow to orchestrated music, finishing with the best fireworks display in town! Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 March www.balloonsoverwaikato.co.nz

COOKING CLASSES WITH WAYNE GOOD Class includes demonstration, delicious food and recipes to take home. French High Tea and Flowers with Wayne Good and Julia Empson March 22, 1pm Chutneys and Preserves – Using the Autumn Harvest March 28, 9.30am To book Ph. 021898909 or wayne@arkanda.co.nz

MEDIEVAL FAIR A day of family fun showcasing medieval times. Food – Music – Costumes – Games – Creative arts – Spit roast – Jousting Sunday 22 March Governor's Green, Hamilton Gardens Entry by gold coin

THE GREAT PUMPKIN CARNIVAL Competitions to grow the biggest pumpkin, pumpkin carving, pumpkin races and pumpkin cooking competitions all combine for this fun family day out. 29 March Hamilton Gardens – Governor’s Green www.thegreatpumpkincarnival.co.nz

FEAST WAIKATO Dishing up a wonderful weekend in the Waikato. See what’s on the menu and to buy tickets to some of the great events go to www.waikatofoodinc.com/ feastwaikato 2 – 5 April

FALLS RETREAT GARDENING WORKSHOPS The Full Monty Includes morning tea, full day interactive workshop with Nicki Murray-Orr of VitalHarvest, notes to take home and a delicious shared lunch. Saturday May 2, June 6 | $125pp Edible Gardening for Beginners Saturday 28 March, 9.30am | $75pp Composting & Worm Farming Saturday 28 March, 1pm | $60pp Growing Healthy Vegies Saturday April 18, 9.30am | $75pp The Educated Gardener Saturday 9 May, 9.30am | $75pp

THE GREAT NZ FOOD SHOW Showcasing the best in food, wine, delicious edibles and innovative products including cook-offs, chef demos and classes. 2–3 May, 9am–5pm Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton Tickets and more details at www.greatnzfoodshow.co.nz

MEYER CHEESE MELT CHALLENGE Who makes the best cheese toastie in the Waikato? Taste your way through the entries to find out. 18 May – 7 June www.waikatofoodinc.com/melt

3 EMPIRE STREET, CAMBRIDGE OPEN TUES/WED/THUR 10-3, SAT 10-12 OR BY APPOINTMENT M. 021 898909 E. wayne@arkanda.co.nz W. arkanda.co.nz