Hawke’s Bay is a year-round events destination offering something for everyone.
Come celebrate the best of Art Deco, Food & Wine, Music and Sports events, to name a few. Use the event finder below to find what events are on during your visit.
Featured Events
Hawke's Bay hosts a number of key annual events. Want to join us? See what takes your fancy and check out the events below.
The Amazing Dinosaur Discovery is a 2 hour interactive dinosaur walk through that brings prehistoric times alive again!
Come and explore the prehistoric ages and discover over 30 lifelike dinosaurs
Looking at the sign at the side of the road is nice, however we are offering you a rare opportunity to stand on the top of the hill known for being the longest place name in the world, where our ancestors once roamed
The Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction celebrates 29 years in 2020 with Hawke’s Bay’s most talented winemakers providing over 40 lots of wine, many of which are being specially blended
If you missed last year’s stunningly successful event, then this is your chance to see what all the hype is about! Step back in time and explore beautiful Ongaonga Historical Village while enjoying a wonderful day with old fashioned sweets and home baking, beautiful giftware, fresh produce, heritage plants, Devonshire Teas and ice creams
A great family day out, with market stalls, live music, entertainment and games - and the highly anticipated annual Duck Race - The only duck race in Hawke’s Bay!
Waipawa comes alive with market stalls and entertainment under the Spring cherry blossom
Havelock North Village Street Carnival is back and it's better than ever!
Once again for one action-packed day, we’re closing our roads and taking Havelock North out onto the street for our biggest day of the year! It’s going to be huge
The Mum’s, Bub’s, & Dad’s Wellness Expo we want to be a community event where parents, parents to be or individuals planning to have a family can go and get information and advice to help them to make the right decisions for their family
This year sees the return of the Hawke’s Bay Art Trail, a revitalised weekend of art indulgence, offering a rare glimpse into the studio spaces of the region’s creatives, artists and designers that are listed in the Hawke’s Bay Art Guide
Join Mary Kippenberger and Peter Charlton-Jones for an hour of fun-filled fantasy storytelling! Interactive storytelling with music, costumes, reworked fairytales, laughter and lots and lots of volunteers
Get tomorrow's ideas today! With over 120 exhibitors, 'Ask an Expert' sessions, latest trends, innovations and exclusive show specials it’s the place to be for solutions for sustainable homes, gardens and better living
New Zealand's Biggest Little Festival!
31 Bands!
3 Days in Sunny Hawkes Bay!
Sanctuary Sounds is a not-for-profit music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of music from all over New Zealand and abroad
Outfield Music, Food & Arts Festival 2021
Hawkes Bay's latest family-friendly celebration of Music, Food & Art!
If you’ve ever been on a summer road trip through Hawkes Bay, chances are you’ve spent some time on the coast at laidback Te Awanga, a beachside settlement with a thriving arts and crafts community, surf for days, and an abundance of wineries, amongst other curiosities
One of New Zealand's most iconic events is back in 2021 - The Napier Art Deco Festival!
This is a five day Festival like no other, where locals and visitors alike come together to celebrate Hawke's Bay's unique Art Deco heritage
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