2 minute read
Events
WAIKATO FARMERS MARKETS Where local and convenience collide, the Waikato Farmers Markets are on every weekend come rain hail or shine.
Cambridge Farmers Market, every Saturday 8am – 12noon, Victoria Square Hamilton Farmers Market, every Sunday 8am – 12noon, The Barn, Claudelands www.waikatofarmersmarkets.co.nz
CULINARY CAMBRIDGE This week of food festivities celebrates Cambridge’s eclectic food scene.
15 – 19 September – across Cambridge www.culinarycambridge.co.nz
VETRO’S FIRST BIRTHDAY Join in the celebrations as Vetro celebrates their first birthday with tastings, specials and food trucks.
Saturday 25 September Vetro Hamilton, 122 Rostrevor Street, Hamilton
TAURANGA ARTS FESTIVAL Bursting with new New Zealand work, The Tauranga Arts Festival is ten days and nights of comedy, theatre, music of all types, family shows, workshops, writers and speakers.
21 – 31 October www.taurangafestival.co.nz
CELEBRATE WAIKATO DINNER Waikato Food Inc are bringing together six of our best eateries along with many of our amazing local producers to create a spectacular dinner, celebrating the Waikato, while raising much needed funds for WFI. Tickets are $225pp or tables of ten for $2000 and include six courses with matching beverage.
Thursday 28 October, 6pm www.waikatofoodinc.com
CHRISTMAS COOKING CLASSES WITH WAYNE GOOD Wayne’s not to be missed Christmas classes are back. Book early to avoid disappointment!
9.30 am classes on November 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30 December 1, 2, 4, 5 6.30pm classes on November 17 and 24. Cost $80pp 128A Whitikahu Road, Waikato To book email wayne@arkanda.co.nz
The Great Garden Tour FALLS RETREAT WORKSHOPS Cooking workshops are $150pp and include morning tea and lunch, cooking demo with Brad and take-home recipes and notes. Pasta From Scratch: Friday 17 September 10am – 3pm Salads & Dressings: Saturday 9 October, 10am – 3pm Pickling, Preserving & Fermenting: Saturday 30 October from 10am – 3pm.
Gardening Workshops
Full Monty Gardening Workshop: Saturday 9 October from 9.30am to 3pm (full day) and includes morning tea, lunch, and take-home notes – $135pp Growing Organic Veggies from Seed: Saturday 30 October from 9.30 to 12.30pm (half day) and includes morning tea, lunch, and take-home notes – $85pp Composting & Worm Farming: Saturday 30 October from 1pm to 3pm – $60pp
*BOOK BOTH GARDENING WORKSHOPS on Saturday 30 October for a $10 discount* www.fallsretreat.co.nz
THE GREAT GARDEN TOUR A fundraiser for Hillcrest Normal School. Twelve amazing gardens in the Hamilton East, Hillcrest and Tamahere area showcasing a range of different garden styles—everything from small but perfectly formed town gardens to large country estates and a huge range in between.
Cost $50 Saturday 6 November, 9.30am to 3.30pm www.hillcrestnormal.school.nz/ggt2021
PLANT SALE All the plants at the sale will be grown by the children at school. Plants available at the sale will include a wide range of vegetables, herbs, flowers and perennials.
Saturday 6 November, 8.30am to 9.30am – open to garden tour ticket holders only 9.30am to 1pm – open to everybody Hillcrest Normal School Hall
GINCREDIBLE CAMBRIDGE BOP’s incredible gin festival is coming to Cambridge.
