DIARY DATES

04

26 / Pie, Pint & Pinot Beer and pies, a match made in heaven. Especially when they are locally made gourmet pies paired with craft beer (or wine if you must). arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz

05

1-31 / Meyer Melt Challenge The gratest cheese toastie challenge is back for its third year so check out who is making your favourite combo. waikatofoodinc.com/melt-challenge

1 / Coromandel Town Seafood Festival

The glittering waters of Coromandel harbour give up their goodies for the day at this festival now in its fifth year. coromandelseafoodfest.com

1-2 / The Great New Zealand Food Show All that you’d expect of a food show – demos, cooking competitions, tips and tricks and celebrity chefs come to Hamilton. greatnzfoodshow.co.nz

7 / Bayleys Friday Night Feast An iconic street-food party in the heart of Blenheim, featuring Marlborough’s most outstanding food, beverages and wine plus a few added surprises, including dedicated ‘future foodie’ area for the younger guests. feastmarlborough.nz

7-8 / Highball New Zealand’s only dedicated cocktail and spirits festival, held at Wellington’s Dominion Museum Building – this year sees a bigger venue, interactive experiences, cocktails, food, entertainment and more local and international distilleries than before. highball.co.nz

8 / Brewday 'Groovy' is the theme for this year’s extravaganza, so get your groove on at Wellington’s TSB Arena with beer, brewers and all things hoppy. brewday.co.nz

10-16 / Wellington Cocktail Week Party right across the capital’s best bars and venues. Learn and imbibe at events and masterclasses or breeze in for a special cocktail or festival-only menu. highball.co.nz

21-22 / Winetopia Billed as New Zealand’s biggest wine-tasting event with more than 60 wineries participating and a chance to try wines from the hotly anticipated 2020 vintage, including premium wines and event bottles retailing at more than $100. It’s in Wellington on 21-22 May, then Auckland on 18-19 June and Christchurch on 9-10 July. winetopia.nz

22 / Bluff Oyster Festival Rug up warm and fill your tummy with not only oysters but also crayfish, pāua, scallops, salmon, blue cod and whitebait, all washed down with great southern ales. bluffoysterfest.co.nz

28-30 / The Chardonnay Affair

Rendezvous with Gisborne’s finest chardonnays as the region hosts a number of events focussing on matching the wines with local cuisine and learning more about the beautiful wines and region. thechardonnayaffair.co.nz

28-30 / The Food Show Wellington

Taste and buy from local producers, fill up on new ideas, get great show deals and learn from NZ’S best chefs. The show will also be in Auckland 29 July-1 August. foodshow.co.nz

06

4-27 / F.A.W.C! Winter Four weekends of wintry goodness and more than 60 events in beautiful Hawke’s Bay. fawc.co.nz

18-19 / Winetopia It’s Auckland’s turn for New Zealand’s biggest wine-tasting event and it's your first chance to try wines from the brand-new 2020 vintage and meet the winemakers. Also in Christchurch on 9-10 July. winetopia.nz 26-27 / Seriously Good Food Show

120 exhibitors head to Tauranga for a weekend of product demos, food trucks, cook-offs and food and wine tastings. seriouslygoodfoodshow.co.nz