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Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets
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Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience
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Christmas Shopping Evening
We want to welcome you to a very special Christmas Shopping Evening on Thursday, December 9th!
Bring a friend and join us at Mission Estate Cellar Door in Taradale, between 4pm and 7pm
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Glow in the Dark Paint Night - Female Glow
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
Get your tickets now
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Paint and Wine Afternoon - A Starry Night
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in Napier! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
The need to know:
Drinks: Does not include a complimentary drink but available for purchase throughout the event
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Glow in the Dark Paint Night - Glimmering Bansky
Paintvine After Dark is New Zealand’s first glow in the dark paint party!
Grab a drink in one hand, a brush in the other and get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going with ultra-violet lights, neon lights, glow in the dark paint, a DJ and nothing but laughs all night long!
This is the perfect unique night out for those looking for something a little different
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Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market - Christmas Twilight Market
The Christmas Twilight Market is back again for 2021
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Paintvine in the Park - A Starry Night
Join NZ's premier creative experience company, Paintvine as we present Paintvine In The Park this summer
Paintvine in the park is a beginners painting class in some of New Zealand's most beautiful parks and gardens
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Glow in the Dark Paint Night - Fluro Frida
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
Get your tickets now
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F.A.W.C! Hawke's Bay Legends with Cuisine Magazine
Before Summer F
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The Grand Long Lunch
What’s better than long lingering lunches in Food and Wine Country? How about a long lingering lunch set in stunning secret location, with five-courses devised by five of Hawke’s Bay and New Zealand’s leading chefs?
Sound like you? Then welcome to the inaugural F
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F.A.W.C! Hawke's Bay Wine Car Boot Party
Rev your engines because the Car Boot Party is back for a second year, more “souped-up” than ever! More than 35 Hawke’s Bay wineries will roll into the Waikoko Gardens and park-up ready to pour an amazing selection of Hawke’s Bay’s finest wines
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F.A.W.C! The Name's Road, Church Road
Get dressed to kill for this James Bond-inspired event at Verde at Church Road
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F.A.W.C! Bubbly Club
Ever dreamed of living the lifestyle of the rich and famous? Well, here’s your chance! The Urban Winery are throwing a party befit of the most glamorous with an evening of French Grande Marque Champagne and luxurious seafood canapes
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F.A.W.C! Sausage Making Masterclass
Learn how to make the perfect sausage every time, ensure your meat binds without unnecessary additives and how to link your sausages like a pro!
Find out which sausage casings are best, and pick up tips so you can make and flavour your own delicious sausages all summer long
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F.A.W.C! Brunch by Bikes with Nici Wickes
Join everyone’s favourite Kiwi foodie Nici Wickes for a culinary cycling adventure through the stunning Cape Kidnappers coastline and along the Tukituki River
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Paintvine in the Park - Peony Bouquet
Join NZ's premier creative experience company, Paintvine as we present Paintvine In The Park this summer
Paintvine in the park is a beginners painting class in some of New Zealand's most beautiful parks and gardens
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F.A.W.C! Taittinger Oyster & Whitebait Street Bar: CANCELLED
The world-famous in Havelock North Advintage car park bar is back for Summer FAWC! 2021
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F.A.W.C! A Hapi Cabaret
What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play
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F.A.W.C! Flavours of the 70s - Wine, Food and Musical Mayhem
Step back 50 years and relive (or experience!) the 70s!
Let food and wine be your memory as you travel back to a time of peace and political upheaval, the Vietnam War and nuclear power struggles
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Travel the World - Steambuns China
Jie Pang will introduce you to skills of filling, shaping and making Steamed buns from scratch
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F.A.W.C! Ka Kai Tahi Tātou i te Hākari: CANCELLED
Pioneering restaurateur Fleur Sullivan of Fleurs Place is heading north to Wairoa to prepare a feast of the freshest kai at Kaiuku Marae in Māhia
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F.A.W.C! No Menu. No Complications. Chile meets Tuki Tuki
Enjoy an intimate, elevated dining experience as Giulio Sturla, Cuisine Chef of the Year 2018, brings his artistic mastery to the Black Barn River Room overlooking the Tuki Tuki Valley and Te Mata Peak
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F.A.W.C! Brew-tiful Desserts
It will be a brew-tiful afternoon at Bistronomy when they join with local roasters Third Eye Coffee to serve up one heck of a buzz
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F.A.W.C! Small Plates, Bold Flavours
In this hands-on culinary event where you can experience a touch, smell and taste of small speciality South American dishes that well and truly pack a flavourful punch
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F.A.W.C! A Touch of Decadence
Indulge your sweet tooth with some of Askerne’s finest dessert wines superbly matched with truly decadent desserts
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F.A.W.C! Wine Studio Cinema Series
Hosted by Smith & Sheth’s talent sommelier, enjoy a selection of world class wines from our family of fine wine estates across New Zealand while you enjoy a feel-good wine-focused film in our intimate studio theatre
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F.A.W.C! Fish and Bish
Finish off the weekend with an evening of fish and Bish – The Urban Winery way!
Fish & Bish is the perfect way to chase away those Sunday night blues
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F.A.W.C! Nomads' Dinner – Unseen Asia
Step out of your comfort zone and explore Asia's Hidden Cuisines
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F.A.W.C! CBD Safari Supper
Napier City Centre is overflowing with delicious options for dinner
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F.A.W.C! Wild Buck
Two chefs and one passion for game equals a memorable night of delicious Hawke’s Bay fare
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F.A.W.C! Firsthand Coffee Workshop
Join Firsthand Coffee at their Havelock North roastery as they explain the journey that specialty coffee takes from farm to roastery to cup
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Paintvine in the Park - Hydrengea Vase
Join NZ's premier creative experience company, Paintvine as we present Paintvine In The Park this summer
Paintvine in the park is a beginners painting class in some of New Zealand's most beautiful parks and gardens
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F.A.W.C! BBQ at Millar Road! Someone call the Fire Station!
Is there anything better than a BBQ with spectacular coastal views? How about when that BBQ is prepared by one of the Hawke’s Bay’s most in-demand chefs?
Central Fire Station Bistro is teaming up with the team at Millar Road Accommodation and Supernatural and Decibel Wines to kick off summer in the ultimate fashion
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F.A.W.C! Sea Meats Land
At Saffron Social Kitchen we celebrate 'Sea Meats Land' this summer with everyday life ingredients, elevated and matched with regional wines, grown specifically in the Hawke's Bay region
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F.A.W.C! Ten Years of TOM
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of F
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F.A.W.C! A Day with Emma Galloway
An afternoon to nourish your mind, your soul and of course your stomach, you won’t want to miss your chance to sit down with Emma Galloway, of My Darling Lemon Thyme
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F.A.W.C! Under a South African Rainbow
A Celebration of Hawke's Bay-grown South African food and wine
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F.A.W.C! At the Chef’s Table
Join Wallingford’s impassioned Chef Christopher Stockdale at his table for a culinary ‘happening
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The NZ Cider Festival 2021
A festival to celebrate all things Cider!
The NZ Cider Festival is the only dedicated Cider Festival in New Zealand
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F.A.W.C! Cider, Sunday & Pies
The team at Zeffer are here to help you through your post-festival Sunday with a special Cider Sunday & Pies
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Travel the World - Chengdu Dumplings Workshop
Jie Pang will introduce you to skills of filling, shaping and making dumplings
Jie Pang’s origins’ lay in Chengdu, a city in southwestern province Szechuan in China
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Gindulgence Napier
Gindulgence is a celebration of all things gin
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Paintvine in the Park - Aoraki
Join NZ's premier creative experience company, Paintvine as we present Paintvine In The Park this summer
Paintvine in the park is a beginners painting class in some of New Zealand's most beautiful parks and gardens
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Paintvine in the Park - Picasso Kiss
Join NZ's premier creative experience company, Paintvine as we present Paintvine In The Park this summer
Paintvine in the park is a beginners painting class in some of New Zealand's most beautiful parks and gardens
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F.A.W.C! Lane Road Petanque Society
Gather for an afternoon of French-styled frivolity at one of Hawke’s Bay’s most intriguing homesteads
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