EVENTS PYO BLUEBERRIES
HAMILTON GARDENS ARTS FESTIVAL
Fun for all the family and a great way to stock the freezer.
HGAF is one of Aotearoa’s largest regional arts festivals. This vibrant outdoor festival showcases an exciting collection of the region’s creative community and a curated selection of national touring shows, predominantly staged within the magical setting of the Hamilton Gardens.
Open every day (except Christmas Day) from 8am to 6pm Ohaupo Orchard, 397 Jary Road, Ohaupo Ngatea Orchard, a short drive south on central road south off SH2.
20–28 February
www.blueberry.co.nz
www.hgaf.co.nz
BEEKEEPING EXPERIENCES
KITCHEN TAKEOVER
with Hunt & Gather Bee Co in Raglan
Ready to go on another taste-tangling adventure? Kitchen Takeover – Atua Māori and the Taiao edition features celebrity chefs Karena and Kasey Bird.
December 30, January 3, 5, 8, 13, 17, 20 & 22 from 9.30am $95pp www.huntandgatherbeeco.com KATIKATI AVOCADO FESTIVAL Enjoy live music whilst savouring excellent food and fine wine. Saturday 9 January, 11am-6pm Early bird tickets $25, otherwise $27 at the gate on the day.
25 February to 10 April Tickets range from $155 to $195pp www.kitchentakeover.co.nz 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.
www.katikatiavofest.co.nz or at the Katikati Information Centre.
28 March
FIRST WE EAT
www.thegreatpumpkincarnival.co.nz
The first of its kind in Aotearoa, ‘First We Eat’ is a fresh, multi-sensory festival experience in the Bay of Plenty that combines NZ’s leading musicians and culinary-creations by celebrity chefs, where guests will get to dine, drink and dance all day long. Saturday 30 January www.firstweeat.co.nz GINCREDIBLE A three-day celebration of gin kicking off with a six-course degustation menu on the Friday night. Enjoy meeting the makers, gin masterclasses, great sounds and food. 12–14 February www.bopginfestival.co.nz
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Hamilton Gardens – Rhododendron Lawn
FEAST WAIKATO Back in 2021 and bigger and better! Celebrating all things food in the Waikato, this 5-day culinary event is one not to be missed. 1–5 April www.waikatofoodinc.com
