Week of Events
Summer F.A.W.C! Food & Wine Classic
F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic is Hawke's Bay's iconic culinary festival, held twice a year - June and November - in stunning locations throughout the region. When you’ve got a reputation as New Zealand’s food and wine country, it goes without saying that you need a culinary festival which delivers on that promise. Hawke’s Bay […]
F.A.W.C! Bubbles, Bites and Beats
We’ve lined up six top-notch spots, each serving up their own unique twist on sparkling bubbles paired with mouth-watering bites, all to make your taste buds sing. And to top it off, each venue will offer its own special live music lineup to keep the vibes just right. The best part? This is a FREE […]
Tacoteca Takeover
Tacoteca Takeover
Auckland’s Tacoteca brings their own style of taqueria to Hawke’s Bay to join forces with Hands Down Tortillas for a collaborative Summer Taco Party. This walk-up event in "The Hanger" and carpark of the Daily Telegraph, 49 Tennyson Street, will see guest chef, Jean Brito from Tacoteca, serve up iconic flavours from his epic Auckland […]
Blend your own gin!
Blend your own gin!
COME BLEND IT LIKE BLAIR! For only $149 you'll spend 3 hours with Blair as he teaches you the art (and science) of blending the perfect gin. Learn about different flavour profiles and how to create a perfect mouthfeel using an array of different botanicals. Included in your ticket Gin & tonic on arrivalExclusive Distillery […]
The Taittinger Oyster and Whitebait Street Bar
The Taittinger Oyster and Whitebait Street Bar
The world-famous in Havelock North Advintage car park bar is back for summer F.A.W.C! 2024. Expect sharply priced glasses of Champagne Taittinger and a street bar stocked with delicious Hawke's Bay wines.Expect renowned Chef Martin Bosley to be shucking fresh oysters to order, while the Advintage crew bang out old-school whitebait sandwiches.Expect other delicious food […]
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying fruit & vegetables, freshly baked breads, meats, cheeses, preserves and […]