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

OF THIS PLACE: MARGOT PHILIPS’ LANDSCAPES

A retrospective exhibition of landscape works by Margot Philips, one of our region’s most distinctive 20th century artists.

Open daily 10am to 5pm from 12 May to 17 September 2023. Free entry.

Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga O Waikato, 1 Grantham Street, Hamilton waikatomuseum.co.nz/margot-philips

FIELDAYS NO.8 WIRE NATIONAL ART AWARD

This annual competition challenges artists from across New Zealand to transform the iconic agricultural product, No.8 wire, into inspiring art. Sixteen artworks have been chosen as finalists, who will take out the top prize?

Open daily 10am to 5pm from 26 May to 2 July 2023. Free entry.

ArtsPost, 120 Victoria Street, Hamilton waikatomuseum.co.nz/no8wire

NOURISH COOKBOOK DEMONSTRATION

Vicki and Harriet will be demonstrating recipes from their cookbook at the Hamilton Farmers Market, as well as selling and signing copies.

Demonstration starts at 10am, cookbook signing from 8am–12pm

Sunday 18 June

The Barn, Claudelands

NEIGHBOURHOOD EATS

A fun night of global flavours with wines to match. (Spanish, Italian, French, Greek, Mexican)

Last Wednesday of every month, 6pm–10pm

Tickets $75pp or $110 wine matched 33 Jellicoe Drive, Hamilton www.hayescommon.co.nz

WEAVE UNCORKED

Grab your colleagues, uncork your senses, and join us in celebrating our vineyard of the month.

Third Thursday of the month, 5.30–

7.30pm | $35pp

Tohu Wines 29 June

Blanc Wines 27 July

3 Melody Lane, Innovation Park, Hamilton www.weaveeatery.co.nz

FALLS RETREAT PADDOCK TO PLATE DINING EXPERIENCE

An intimate experience with diners seated on one long table in front of the log fire in our rustic barn. A crafted four-course meal using seasonal, organic produce from their veggie gardens and local artisan suppliers.

6.30pm, Fridays & Saturdays from 21 July 21 to 26 August

$125pp, wine match $49pp

25 Waitawheta Road, Waihi Bookings essential www.fallsretreat.co.nz

BUTTERCREAM FOR BEGINNERS

Learn how to level, fill and decorate with buttercream in various piping techniques! This class is suitable for those who have little or no experience decorating cakes.

Sunday 9 July | $169pp

70 Rostrevor Street, Hamilton www.sweetpeaparties.co.nz/shoponline/cake-decorating-classes

NATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ART AWARD

Brave, colourful, and never shy. The art of now. Each year the National Contemporary Art Award brings the best in Aotearoa New Zealand’s contemporary art to the Waikato. Prepare to be challenged, delighted, baffled, and inspired!

Open daily 10am to 5pm from 29 July to 12 November. Free entry.

Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga O Waikato, 1 Grantham Street, Hamilton waikatomuseum.co.nz/NCAA

Nourish At Falls Retreat

Join Vicki and Harriet for lunch and cooking demo at The Falls Retreat. They’ll demonstrate a few of their favourite recipes from the latest Nourish cookbook, showing you how easy it is to create delicious food from scratch. Awardwinning chef Brad King and his kitchen team will recreate the magic and serve it for a delicious lunch. Grab a few friends and join us for this great event!

10.30am, Sunday 30 July

$149pp (includes Nourish cookbook) Falls Retreat, 25 Waitawheta Road, Waihi www.fallsretreat.co.nz