Summer has arrived
The heat is back and boy has the Bay of Plenty turned on the events scene this season. There's plenty to keep you busy over summer, so get out and make the most of the beautiful weather! Check out what's happening below...
Plus, check out this handy downloadable January Events Guide.
THURSDAY NIGHTS HAVE NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD
What: Dinner in the Domain
When: Thursday evenings over Summer, 5.30–8.30pm
Where: Pāpāmoa Domain, Pāpāmoa Beach
Grab your friends and family and head down to the domain where you’ll find the Bay’s best street food alongside locally brewed beer, oh, and did we mention, live music? Scrap your TV dinner and come on down.
EVERYBODY LOVES A SATURDAY MARKET
What: The Little Big Markets
When: Alternating Saturdays (locations vary), 9am–2pm
Where: Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa Pony Club, Pāpāmoa Beach
Whether you’re keen to pick up some artisanal goods, want to shop for some new crafty knick-knacks or just tuck into some scrumptious delights, The Little Big Markets has it all. Held across both Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa on alternating weekends, these markets have a range of the Bay’s finest market stalls.
GOODBYE SUNDAY ROASTS
What: Dinner in the Park
When: Sundays from 13 December,
5.30–8.30pm
Where: Matua Park, Tauranga
You didn’t think we would forget about you did you Tauranga? Dinner in the Domain’s spin off, Dinner in the Park is coming this summer to Matua Park!
BUT FIRST, ONE MUST EAT
What: First We Eat
When: Saturday 30 January 2021, 12–7pm
Where: Wharepai Domain, Tauranga
Bringing together New Zealand’s top music artists, most delicious street food and mouth watering drinks, this all ages one-day festival will have you grooving whilst delighting in scrumptious goodies.
IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE GIN
What: Gincredible - The Bay of Plenty Gin Festival
When: 12–14 February 2021
Where: Wharepai Domain, Tauranga
Come together for a boutique celebration of food, entertainment and of course, craft gin. Get everybody together and come along to this awesome gin-fest.
CALLING ALL SURFERS
What: Mount Surf Festival
When: Saturday 27 February 2021, 10am–3pm
Where: Mount Drury Reserve, Mount Maunganui
This free one-day event brings together all things surf. From shapers, creators, live music, workshops, and food and drink. Look forward to seeing you at this awesome event.
