Feast Waikato

Feast

APRIL 2 N D – 5 T H WAIKATO

Waikato Food Inc’s second annual Feast Waikato kicks off on the 2nd of April. This year’s programme includes four days and nights packed full of fabulous foodie fun from spectacular dinners to long lunches, markets and classes. The CBD Events Progressive Dinner is back. This flagship event which sold out last year sees diners move en masse from one eatery to another as their dinner progresses. In addition to the many individual events, there are two hubs, one at Victoria on the River and another at the Hamilton Gardens.

HAMILTON CENTRAL VOTR HUB Food Truck Friday, Foodie movies (from 10am to 10 pm) on the Saturday and then the country comes to town market on Sunday means VOTR will be humming all weekend long.

HAMILTON GARDENS HUB Kicking off on Friday is a Waste Watcher long lunch in the Vegetable Garden with all funds raised going to Kaivolution. Taking the afternoon off work will definitely not be a waste! Friends of the Gardens are putting on a special high tea in the Victorian Glasshouse to raise funds for the new Egyptian Garden. Also on Sunday Densie Irvine chews the fat with interesting local foodies, Lynda Hallinan talks fruit and veg, while the lawn around the glasshouse is taken over with the vintage and arts fete and cookbook sale. The Gardens resident foodie Lizzie is also giving foodie themed guided tours throughout the weekend. Note: if you’d like a stall at the vintage and art fete or cookbook sale email info@waikatofoodinc.com.

KITCHEN TAKEOVER The Mount’s hottest ticket, Kitchen Takeover, debuts in the Waikato for Feast. This gastronomic experience will sell out so don’t miss out, get your tickets quick!

OUTSTANDING IN THEIR FIELD LUNCH Award winning chef Andrew Clarke has put together a lunch celebrating just a few of the outstanding producers in the Waikato. This will be a lunch to savour.

LEARN Enjoy an afternoon with Emma Galloway and discover the delights of cooking vegetarian or join Fiona Hugues for her popular class on sourdough. The team at Punnet are letting you in on the secrets behind their signature breakfast while Matt from Fill a Bowl is taking you through making a delicious healthy salad bowl. Over the Moon Dairy will teach you to make Brie and halloumi while Megan from Red Kitchen is at Kitchen HQ sharing some of her favourite recipes.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS · Bearded Weasel’s chicken eating competition · Hayes Common’s Feastival · Rise and Shine Bootcamp and Breakfast at the Lake · Our Land of Milk & Honey Cream Tea and farm visit

For the full line up and to buy tickets go to www.waikatofoodinc.com/feastwaikato

TAURANGA FARMERS MARKET Shop Local, Support Local – Shop at the Farmers Market First! Saturdays 7.45am to 12noon Tauranga Primary School, 26 Arundel Street, Tauranga www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

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

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

TAURANGA TASTING TOURS

Zealong Estate (Gordonton) High Tea March 15 Blewden Lilies, Shopping Cambridge & Tirau March 26 South Island Winery Tour March 31 – April 8 Pirongia Craft Fair September 27 Hawkes Bay Winery Tour October 8 – 11 Taranaki Powerco Garden Festival October 30 – November 2 For more information www.tastingtours.co.nz tgatastingtours@xtra.co.nz Ph: (07) 5441393

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