Culinary celebrations in Hawke’s Bay, a Great Wine Capital of the world
Hawke’s as New Zealand’s Bay has joined Food and the ranks Wine Country. of the Great This Wine accolade Capitals places Global Hawke’s Network, Bay alongside reaffirming international the region’s wine reputation tourism heavyweights such as Bordeaux, Napa Valley and South Australia. It goes without saying that a Great Wine Capital should have an outstanding calendar of culinary festivals, and Hawke’s Bay does not disappoint! Here’s a taste of our upcoming events throughout spring and summer – discover even more at hawkesbaynz.com.
Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction
Celebrating a remarkable 32nd edition in 2024, the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction brings together Hawke’s Bay’s finest winemakers and their unique and spectacular wines. The auction offers an exciting opportunity no wine lover or wine collector will want to miss!
Sat 14 Sept | Toitoi: Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings | hawkesbaywineauction.co.nz
Harvest Hawke’s Bay
In its spectacular, secluded Tukituki Valley setting, Harvest Hawke’s Bay will showcase the best of the region. Eighteen wineries paired with nine eateries offer festival goers the opportunity to sample some of Hawke’s Bay’s finest wine matched with food produced by talented chefs using locally sourced ingredients. Sat 23 Nov | Tukituki Valley, Havelock North | harvesthawkesbay.com
Foodscapes Central Hawke’s Bay: Falling in Love with Flavour
Part of Central Hawke’s Bay’s celebrated Spring Fling Festival, Falling in Love with Flavour’s speaker line-up will inspire and delight as they present and demonstrate on transforming garden herbs into dining delights, food sustainability for future generations, and blending botanicals, all in a serene lakeside setting.
Sat 19 Oct | Mangarara Eco Lodge, Central Hawke’s Bay | thespringfling.nz
Bridge Pa Wine Festival
Wineries in the famous Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District band together for this popular annual festival. All wineries are connected by Hop On/hop Off Buses throughout the day, allowing attendees to visit multiple wineries and enjoy a wide range of experiences.
Sat 18 Jan | Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District, Hastings | bridgepatriangle.nz
Taste Hastings
It’s a street party of epic proportions in Hastings CBD! Taste Hastings takes over Heretaunga Street ‘East Block’ so you can kerb-hop without the traffic. The party includes 25+ pop-up wineries showcasing a wide array of Hawke’s Bay wines, live music and food trucks.
Sat 8 Nov | East Block, Hastings CBD | tastehastings.co.nz
F.A.W.C! Food & Wine Classic
Hawke’s Bay’s iconic annual culinary festival is set to deliver once again on the region’s reputation as New Zealand’s food and wine country. Expect a glorious blend of local and visiting talent, mouthwatering produce to rival any region, enticing event themes, and stunning venues to showcase the lot.
Fri 14 – Sun 23 Mar | Venues across Hawke’s Bay | fawc.co.nz