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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
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING – GARDEN PLACE The tree will shine brightly in Garden Place once again in 2022 from the end of November right through to New Year.
Garden Place, Hamilton | FREE www.hamiltonchristmas.co.nz
LUNCHTIME LIVE MUSIC Live music every Friday 12.30pm–1.30pm
18 November–31 March Garden Place, Hamilton www.lovethecentre.co.nz
STORIES IN THE GARDEN Come on a magical adventure under the trees in Garden Place. Enjoy an hour of storytelling and games with characters from Enchanted Entertainment.
19 November–11 March Garden Place, Hamilton www.lovethecentre.co.nz
NYE AT FALLS RETREAT! A five-course immersive dining experience to ring in the new year.
$150pp Saturday 31 December www.fallsretreat.co.nz
FALLS RETREAT COOKING WORKSHOPS Salads and Dressings Workshop Sunday 12 February 2023 Pickling, Preserving & Fermenting Sunday 19th March 2023 $150pp, includes morning tea and a delicious shared lunch
www.fallsretreat.co.nz
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BEGINNERS CAKE DECORATING COURSE A five-week course held at Sweet Pea Parties, where you will learn the basics of cake decorating with Lynn Broderick from This Little Cakery.
$249 for five two-hour classes Starting Wednesday 8th March, 6-8pm www.sweetpeaparties.co.nz/shoponline/cake-decorating-classes
FLAVOURS OF PLENTY FESTIVAL Celebrate Coastal Bay of Plenty’s worldclass food scene, showcasing the region’s horticultural heroes and weaving a powerful connection from our place to your plates in the second annual Flavours of Plenty Festival.
24 March–2 April 2023 www.flavoursofplentyfestival.com
LOCAL WILD FOOD FESTIVAL A weekend of events celebrating food from the natural environment.
Mahy Reserve, 13 Pohutukawa Avenue, Ōhope 24-25th March, 2023 Adult $15, under 18’s free entry www.whakatane.com/wildfood
THE GREAT PUMPKIN CARNIVAL A fun family event celebrating pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Pumpkin racers, family races, amazing creations and more. Lots of categories to enter even if you haven't grown this year.
26 March 2023, 10am–2pm Free entry Rhododendron Lawn, Hamilton Gardens www.thegreatpumpkincarnival.co.nz
LEXUS URBAN POLO For the first time ever, the Lexus Urban Polo will be held at the Tauranga Domain. An unforgettable day of music, fashion, food and sport.
