What's On in Bay of Islands
Throughout the year
Every Sunday Kerikeri Bay of Islands Farmers' Market 09:00am - noon
Fresh seasonal produce brought to you in a vibrant, fun atmosphere. Every Sunday morning rain or shine in Kerikeri, more than 40 stall holders showcase Northland's best locally grown fresh vegetables and fruit, plus cheese, olive oil, wine, honey, preserves, free range eggs and more.
Email melanievezey@actrix.co.nz for more information.
January: Waipu 137th Annual Waipu Highland Games
The Waipu Highland Games is the biggest event of its kind in New Zealand and is a unique cultural celebration as far as Northland is concerned. Pipers, drummers and dancers come from all over New Zealand to compete with the quality being equal to anywhere in the world. Waipu is also the home of the NZ Championship Highland Heavy Field Events, which has competitors from all over the world to compete against the current New Zealand Champion. Most of all it is a Fun Family Day with something for young and old, especially to be able to witness the Massed Bands March and the Massed Highland Fling. For details www.highlandgames.co.nz
January: Pahia Summer Family Festival
Summer fun, with free activites for the kids. More FM BBQ will be at lots of the activites and there are lots of prizes to be won!
Email godsiff@xnet.co.nz
or take a look at this site for details www.Pahia.co.nz
January: Russell Boating Club Tall Ships and Classic Invitation Race
An annual event since 1976. A spectacle of sail with several tall ships and overseas yachts participating
For details www.russell.org.nz
January: Opua Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Bay of Islands Sailing week will be sailed from Opua Wharf and it just keeps getting more and more popular ! Entry is open to Monohulls in ORC, PHRF, General Handicap Cruising Division (no extras), Sportsboats, Flying Fifteens and any other dinghy classes able to make up a class. One hundred entries are expected, with many boats now making the B.O.I. Sailing Week a firm fixture in their racing calendar. Secure your Marina Berth and accommodation ASAP. Notice of Race and Entry forms available now from the website at www.bayofislandssailingweek.org.nz or you can email the organisers at nina@bayofislandssailingweek.org.nz
February: Waitangi Festival
A fun Family festival with sports and entertainment events designed for the entire family. New Zealand's recognition of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. On and around the site of the signing are various displays and activities celebration the New Zealand way of life
For more information go to www.waitangi.net.nz
May: Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival
A weekend of Country Rock Music with top acts featuring from NZ and overseas
www.country-rock.co.nz
August: Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival
Celebrated throughout the Bay of Islands. The largest such festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Features a wide range of New Zealand and international acts. Dates to be confirmed
September: Taste Bay of Islands-Wine and Food Festival
A food, drink and live music discovery day for everyone. Dates to be confirmed
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