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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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Glow in the Dark Paint Night - A Glowy Night: POSTPONED
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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Dinner in the Daffodils: CANCELLED
Take your time to wander through the daffodils before heading to the Shearers quarters to experience the best of Central Hawke's Bay food and wine
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Paint and Wine Night - Peony Bouquet
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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Annemarie Rawson - My French Platter Revisited
In the first book My French Platter we heard how Annemarie and her husband, Steve, left their life in New Zealand to manage a 15th-century farmhouse in France, but ended up living in filth and becoming homeless
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Travel the World - Chinese Dumpling Workshop
Jie Pang will introduce you to skills of filling, shaping and making dumplings
Jie Pang’s origins’ lay in the Chengdu, city in southwestern province Szechuan in China
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Central Hawke's Bay Homestead Trail
Three of Central Hawke’s Bay’s beautiful historic homesteads are opening their doors for another year, for our highly anticipated Spring Fling Homestead Trail weekend
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Paint and Wine Night - Hydrengea Vase
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 Night - Farmland Sheep
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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All Things Herbs Masterclass
Ever wondered if you’re making the most of the herbs in your garden? Thought perhaps there was more you could do but not sure what the next step would be? Then this masterclass is one for you!
Join respected herbologist Julia Sich and Malo Head Chef Bert van de Steeg for a journey into the dynamic world of herbs, discovering centuries of their use and how to harvest and cook with herbs to the best effect
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Paint and Wine Afternoon - Peony Bouquet
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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Glow in the Dark Paint Night - Tropical Beach
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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North Island Regional Young Winemaker Dinner
Join us to celebrate our North Island Regional Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemakers of the Year Competition Competitors and Winners
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F.A.W.C! Hawke's Bay Legends with Cuisine Magazine
Before Summer F
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Paint and Wine Night - Kōwhai Tui
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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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 40 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! Ten Years of TOM
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of F
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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! 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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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! Lamb Workshop
The Farmhouse Kitchen and Waipawa Butchery join forces to teach you the secrets of the trade with “The Lamb Workshop”
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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! Pranzo dell'Opera in Giardino
The Mission Restaurant & Festival Opera bring you an Italian “Opera Lunch in the Garden”, coming together for a luncheon that celebrates Italy's culinary and musical heritage in a stunning garden, vineyard setting
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F.A.W.C! Food Truck Park-Up Party
Anyone with a craving for street food will want to nab a ticket to this evening of food truck fare, quality wines, craft beers and cider and exceptional entertainment
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F.A.W.C! Taittinger Oyster & Whitebait Street Bar
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! At the Races
Hawke's Bay Racing and Waipukurau Jockey Club host the best Christmas end of year party full of delicious food and quality Hawke’s Bay 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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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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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! 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! Malaysian Mama
Milk + Honey Owner Sean Burns is putting his mum back to work for a night in the Milk kitchen
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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! A night with Emma Galloway
An evening 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! 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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F.A.W.C! Bienvenue! A night in Paris
Step through the doors at Mary’s and transport yourself into a warm and bustling Parisian bistro
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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! Kesariya Balam: CANCELLED
Inspired by the most famous Indian folk song, this is a reception with age-old Indian tradition where the guest is considered as “God”
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Paint and Wine Night - Bob Ross Snowy Mountain
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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F.A.W.C! Off the Hook
New Zealand’s masters of seafood cuisine Fleur Sullivan and Jeremy Rameka will deliver a feast of epic proportions at F
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F.A.W.C! Bringing our Origins Home to Hawke's Bay
The secret of good food lies in memory, which is why EIT’s Level 5 Diploma of Cookery students will be inspired by memories of home for this stunning eight course degustation
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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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F.A.W.C! Real life. Still Life: PLUS Food Styling Workshop
Pink Lady® apples New Zealand are proud to bring this food styling and photographic workshop to the F
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F.A.W.C! Real Life. Still Life: When Food becomes Art
Pink Lady® apples New Zealand are proud to bring this food styling and photographic workshop to the F
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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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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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Paint and Wine Afternoon - Hydrengea Vase
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 the heart of Hastings! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
The need to know:
Drinks - No drinks are included in the ticket price but available for purchase
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F.A.W.C! Get Lucky
A Mexican street party as it should be – a little bit spicy and packed with fresh and funky flavour
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F.A.W.C! Of the Ocean
Of the Ocean is a special showcase of Hawke’s Bay’s incredible seafood bounty
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F.A.W.C! Picnic, Wine and Flick
Dust off the picnic rugs and pop the corn! Te Awanga Estate + Picnic Cinema present the first ever outdoor movie experience on the Te Awanga Estate winery lawn
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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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F.A.W.C! Ka Kai Tahi Tātou i te Hākari
Pioneering restaurateur Fleur Sullivan of Fleurs Place is heading north to Wairoa, and bringing her immensely talented, up-and-coming chef Lyall Minhinnick with her
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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! Nomads Dinner – Unseen Asia
Step out of your comfort zone and explore Asia's Hidden Cuisines
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Glow in the Dark Paint Night - Female Glow
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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Paint and Wine Afternoon- Bob Ross Autumn Forest
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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