Events

Tauranga Farmers’ Market

Where local and convenience collide. The Tauranga Farmers Markets are on every weekend, rain, hail or shine.

Saturday 8am–12noon
31 Fifth Ave, Tauranga
www.tgafarmersmarket.co.nz

Waikato Farmers’ Markets

Where local and convenience collide. The Waikato Farmers Markets are on every weekend, rain, hail or shine.

Cambridge Farmers Market, every Saturday 8am–12 noon, Victoria Square
Hamilton Farmers Market, every Sunday 8am–12 noon, The Barn, Claudelands

 

Vetro Spring Festival

Market stalls, Italian cars, music, pizza, paella, pasta and so much more.

Come for lunch, early dinner, or stay for the whole day!

14 September – 9am – 4pm

Rostrevor Street (Vialou end of Rostrevor Street)

www.lovethecentre.co.nz

To view events and purchase tickets, head to https://www.flavoursofplentyfestival.com/

Excelso Coffee Tasting Event
Excelso will showcase some of their most popular single origin and blended coffees through different brew methods.

Friday 27 September, 2–3pm
Central Deli, Central Parade, 520 Maunganui Road

$10 per person (includes free bag of coffee). Pay at Central Deli or e-mail hello@centraldeli.co.nz to get bank details.

CBD Progressive Dinner

Back for another year this unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Hamilton promises guests great food, wine, entertainment and let’s not forget some surprises, including where you will be going.

Thursday 3 October 5.30pm
Hamilton Central location
$185pp + booking fees
www.events.humanitix.com/cbd-progressive-dinner-2024

Pink Walk & Run 2024
Bringing together individuals and groups to help raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. You can have fun on the 3.8km walk around Hamilton Lake or take on the challenge and run 5km.
Thursday, 31 October, 4.30pm
Innes Common, Hamilton Lake

www.pinkwalk.co.nz 

Nourish at Falls Retreat
Join Vicki for a fun cooking demo followed by a beautiful lunch at The Falls Retreat. Includes a copy of Nourish: The cookbook, vol 2 for you to take home.
10 November, 10.30am
$149pp
www.fallsretreat.co.nz

Tauranga Diwali Festival
A feast for the eyes, right at your doorstep. Enjoy soulful Kathak dance, devotional Kirtan music and many other colourful performances as well as Indian street food, face painting and more.

Gold coin donation
23 November, 3pm–9pm
Tauranga Historic Village
www.facebook.com/thetaurangadiwalifestival

Tis the Season with Allyson Gofton

The Cake Detective presents a festive evening of Christmas deliciousness and holiday gift ideas with the beloved chef and baker Allyson Gofton. By purchasing a ticket, you’re not just treating yourself to an evening of joy—you’re also giving the gift of a birthday cake to a child facing hardship.
Thursday 14th. 7pm
Te Ao Marama School, Flagstaff
$55pp
www.thecakedetective.org.nz

 

Sustainable Christmas Luncheon

The Falls Retreat are hosting a very special Christmas luncheon focusing on consuming more mindfully over the Christmas season. Bestselling author of Living Lightly, Nicola Turner will share inspiring stories, practical tips and time saving hacks to simplify your life and help you make more sustainable choices meaning less stuff, less waste and less impact!

Sunday 24 November
$149 per person
www.fallsretreat.co.nz

BOP Garden Arts Festival
Get ready to explore the wonderful Bay of Plenty and visit your choice of over 60 beautiful gardens and meet more than 100 magnificent artists.

14–17 November
www.gardenandartfestival.co.nz