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Al Fresco Fridays
Looking for the perfect way to end your week? Head to Al Fresco Fridays in Hastings City!
Book into a local eatery, get some takeout, or sample the food trucks - plus live music, outdoor games and plenty of space to sit in a car-free zone on Heretaunga Street East Block and the Tribune Precinct

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The Cellar Door Collective
We're excited to announce a new initiative at Radburnd Cellars with the launch of our Cellar Door Collective!
We've invited three outstanding producers without cellar doors to join @Bostock and ourselves (@RadburndCellars) in our beautiful space - the Stables at 305 Ngatarawa Road

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Get Up Get Down - Hands Down Taco Party
Get ready for a flavor-packed fiesta! On Saturday 1st February from 3pm to 9pm, we’re teaming up with Hands Down Tacos for the ultimate summer taco party at Peak House

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Te Awanga Wine Festival
We're back for another year and it's set to be bigger and better than before!
With some fresh new wineries taking part from the Te Awanga coastline, a new tasting village down variety lane, boutique winery pop up's in more areas across the festival, masterclasses and exciting promotions from each of our three anchor wineries - there's heaps in store for a full day out!
On top of this there will be:
- Festival pricing on wines
- More shuttles
- Tasting opportunities
- At 1500 tickets sold, we'll be unlocking a brand new winery to the strip
We're gearing up to make this the best, most original and interactive wine festival in the country, with new interest points to keep the froth factor high

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Radburnd Cellars Pre-Vintage Garden Party
We had so much fun at our Rosé Launch that we simply couldn’t resist doing it all over again! This time, we’re celebrating the beginning of Vintage with a Garden Party

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Feta, Haloumi and Mozzarella Cheese Making Workshop
In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Haloumi, Mozzarella and Feta

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Indonesian Cooking Workshop
Indonesian themed menu, a Dutch Rijsttafel;
Pangsit Goreng, fried wonton
Sambal Eggs
Gado Gado and Satay Sauce
Beef/Chicken/Tofu Rendang
Sambal Beans
Atar Tjampour
Seroendeng
Pisang Goreng
Dinner and Recipe booklet included
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home; Farmhouse Kitchen is the heart of our home but also the heart of our business and everything we believe good food can be, to nourish our bodies, to experience real ingredients and to share a delicious meal around our kitchen table

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F.A.W.C! Hastings Meatball Festival
Roll up and have a ball (literally) at the inaugural Hastings Meatball Festival

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F.A.W.C! Unlikely Companions - A Cocktail Party
An exciting collaboration between Elephant Hill chef Ben Cruse and Hawke’s Bay’s newest spirits brand, this is a cocktail evening not to be missed

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F.A.W.C! Captain and Commander: CANCELLED
Who is calling the shots?
Join Craggy Range’s Executive Chef Casey McDonald and Wine Experience Manager Michael Bancks for a kitchen switch-up that both harnesses Casey’s creativity and tests Michael’s curatorial skillset

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F.A.W.C! The Laden Table workshop with Ashia Ismail-Singer
Roll out the apron and roll up your sleeves at Farmhouse Kitchen with truly global chef, Ashia Ismail-Singer

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F.A.W.C! Church Road Chardonnay Experience
Join Church Road’s winemaking team on a very special journey to engage the senses and stimulate the palate

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F.A.W.C! Grand Long Lunch
Back for its third year, the Grand Long Lunch is heading to a new secret location, with new chefs on board and new wines to be discovered

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F.A.W.C! The Coastal Cocktail Trail
Get ready to sip, savour, and soak up the best of Napier and Ahuriri’s hospitality scene

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F.A.W.C! Love Me Tender
What could be more quintessentially Kiwi than a barbeque on the lawn?
Experience the serene grounds of the Hawke’s Bay Club – a charming property whose beauty is usually reserved only for its members – and a mouthwatering barbeque featuring choice Angus cuts from Three Rivers Beef

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F.A.W.C! Knight of the Long Table
Hear ye, hear ye! This will be one of the most unique events F

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F.A.W.C! Moonlight at the Mission
Napier’s iconic Mission Estate is transformed into a moonlit wonderland, for a special dinner that entices and entrances

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F.A.W.C! Sea, Earth + Stone: An Elemental Lunch
An exquisite lunch sourced, prepared and cooked with consideration to the elements, savour dishes that truly reflect a sense of place

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F.A.W.C! The Constant Gardener-A Celebration of Local Flora
Unearth the treasures of St Georges’ garden during a serene, three-course lunch that both showcases vibrant flavours and pushes the boundaries of culinary artistry

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F.A.W.C! BLENDED Havelock North
A vibrant celebration of local wine, food and art, all set within beautiful and bustling Havelock North village, BLENDED is collaborative event showcasing the best of the local art and wine scene

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F.A.W.C! High Jinks
An afternoon high tea event that’s one part refined, several parts rock n roll

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F.A.W.C! Decorum and Mischief
Immerse yourself in vintage vibes at Clearview Estate, perched on the wild Te Awanga Cape Kidnappers coastline

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F.A.W.C! Tour NZ’s Great Wine Capital
A guided tour of our very own Great Wine Capital region, this event is being offered for the very first time at F

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F.A.W.C! San Telmo Fire
San Telmo is the oldest neighbourhood in Argentina’s capital, each street lined with steak houses, and the aroma of charred beef an ever-present companion

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F.A.W.C! Salt and Smoke
Before we had refrigerators, we had salting, brining, smoking, pickling and preserving – techniques that were once commonplace in kitchens around the country

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F.A.W.C! Kompatible
A perfect match in every way, Napier’s K Kitchen, which occupies the ground floor of the city’s iconic Art Deco Masonic Hotel, teams up with Askerne Wines to showcase how complimentary flavours can beautifully enhance a meal

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F.A.W.C! Flame, Ice, Vine
A beach-style barbeque smack bang in the city! Join the hospitable Mister D team for an evening of sizzling Kiwi bach kai, cold seafood platters, and some secret surprises whipped up by your hosts David Griffiths and Prue Barton

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F.A.W.C! Experience Winemaking with Trinity Hill
Join us for an exclusive wine blending experience at Trinity Hill’s iconic winery on the Gimblett Gravels! Immerse yourself in the art and science of winemaking as you create your own red blend, “The Gimblett,” with guidance from our expert team

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F.A.W.C! La Vie en Pask
Step into a world of French elegance at Pask Winery's stunning new venue, where culinary magic meets the art of winemaking for a memorable evening with Peta Mathias

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F.A.W.C! An Ocean Odyssey
In collaboration with Saltwater Seafoods, St Georges brings you an extraordinary dining experience that celebrates the flavours of the sea

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F.A.W.C! FIG Classic with Annabelle White
Celebrate the glorious fig with our special guest and lifelong fig enthusiast, Annabelle White

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F.A.W.C! Great Wine Capitals: Mendoza Showcase
A dusty tree-line road, surrounded by vines, leading to a rustic estancia

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F.A.W.C! Hands Down Car Park Taco Party
After the roaring success of last year’s event, Hands Down is partnering with local Havelock North favourites, Mijita, for a re-up of their iconic Car Park Taco Party!
Wander in from midday Saturday for a fantastic afternoon of free entertainment, delicious drinks, and pay-as-you-eat taco goodness

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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 F

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F.A.W.C! Let's Get High Tea with DJs Frank Booker and Vee
Bubbles, beats, sweet and savoury treats…

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F.A.W.C! Three Rivers Regional Supper
Hawke’s Bay is renowned for its produce – a region that punches above its weight for meat, fish, grapes, olives, fruit and vegetables

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F.A.W.C! To Nonna with Love
A homage to all the nonnas whose secret recipes handwritten in dogeared notebooks have been passed down through generations, join the Cellar 495 team for a night of authentic Italian-American goodness

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F.A.W.C! The Cooks Station
Join the always generous team at Wallingford Homestead for The Cook’s Station; a foraging, cooking and eating adventure

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F.A.W.C! A French Country Lunch
Enjoy a rustic French farmhouse-style lunch at Black Barn Bistro, and while away an afternoon in the vines

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F.A.W.C! Double Barrel
Two of our best team up for an exclusive F

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F.A.W.C! La Comida
Cha cha cha your way down the driveway and into Clearview Estate for a long-table lunch celebrating all things Latino

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Salty Palate 2025
Event brought to you by Etiquette, Orton's & Saltwater Seafoods
Saturday, 5 April, 2025, 1pm - 7pm
The Old Church
Salty Palate – A Seafood Celebration Kiamoana
Beverages
Entertainment
Tickets on Sale Thursday 23 January @ 11AM (24 hour early bird sale)
General Admission Early Bird - $145 + fees - 2pm (24 hours early bird sale)
General Admission Second Release - $155 + fees - Limited
General Admission Final Release - $165 + fees - Limited
VIP - $300 + fees - Limited
General Admission Ticket includes:
Event entry with hassle-free access

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Feta, Haloumi and Mozzarella Cheese Making Workshop
In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Haloumi, Mozzarella and Feta

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Dutch Wintry Baking Workshop
It is the beginning of winter, so we like the smell of the warming speculaas spices!
Join in a 3 hour, hands-on workshop as you discover a traditional baking delicacy consumed widely in the Netherlands during the festive winter months
