EVENTS KATIKATI AVOCADO SMASH COMPETITION Check out the competing dishes at cafes in Katikati from 28 November–4 January. www.katikatiavofest.co.nz 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 TAURANGA TASTING TOURS Vilagrad Winery Sunday Lunch 17 January The Brantry Taupo Sunday Lunch 14 February (Valentine’s Day) Martinborough Winery Tour 18–21 March www.tastingtours.co.nz 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. www.katikatiavofest.co.nz or at the Katikati Information Centre. FIRST WE EAT 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
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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 KITCHEN TAKEOVER Ready to go on another taste-tangling adventure? Kitchen Takeover – Atua Māori and the Taiao edition features celebrity chefs Karena and Kasey Bird. 25 February to 10 April Tickets range from $155 to $195pp www.kitchentakeover.co.nz HAMILTON GARDENS ARTS FESTIVAL 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. 20–28 February www.hgaf.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. 28 March Hamilton Gardens – Rhododendron Lawn www.thegreatpumpkincarnival.co.nz
