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it! Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival
This is “it!!!” For the fourth year Paihia is holding the successful 'it' Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival - "it" is the event not to be missed - Love it! Cook it! Drink it! Bite it! Sing it! A successful recipe of fantastic food, wine, entertainment and friendly locals all mixed up together in the Bay of Islands. The main act this year is a kiwi favourite that will get you all up and dancing!
Along with mouthwatering food, award winning vineyards, beer and cider - we have lots of fun going on around the place - there are real kiwi competitions such as “Kina Sucking”, “Oyster Shucking and Eating” and of course “Pie Eating!” - we are in Pai-hia after all!!
All day entertainment with well known NZ artists and icons.
Again this year in the competition tent there will be a chef demonstration by two local top chefs who will impart some of their culinary knowledge!
KIDS! This is a family friendly festival with a childrens area and entertainment provided to allow parents to sit back and enjoy the music and taste some of the exceptional food and beverages!
Right beside the festival we have Williams Rd with great shopping, bars and cafes. Limited number of tickets will be available - Tickets on sale 1st August 2013.
The Bay of Islands is a top holiday destination that has retained it’s small friendly feel - there is plenty to do around the town whether it be to take a boat trip to see the dolphins, have a swim, kayak, visit Waitangi or head into the bush. Or you can just sit in one of the many cafes and watch the world go by! All happening on Saturday October 26th 2013.
Please note - no food or drinks or animals may be brought into the festival grounds
BUS:
Kerikeri to Paihia
Pick up 11am from Subway
Paihia back to Kerikeri departs 7pm from Paihia
BUS around Paihia
Picks up’s starting from
11.20 Haruru Falls Twin Pines, and Haruru Falls Shop
11.40 Bus Stop on State Highway in Opua
11.50 Opua Cruising Club
12.10 Te Haumi
The bus will then continue doing the Haruru Falls to Opua loop. $5 one way - kids free
Enjoy!
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Food and Entertainment
Be entertained with Top Class musicians while our local foodies serve their best cuisine along side a selection of wines and beer and cider.
