Bay of Islands Events & Activities

Find out what events and activities are happening in the Bay of Islands! Explore Northland and the Bay of Islands, find out what things to do in our area of Aotearoa! If you need accommodation during any of the events, contact the Bay Adventurer office to secure your accommodation now! 0800 112-127

ALL YEAR ROUND
Bay of Islands Farmers Market - all year round
Every Sunday morning rain or shine in Kerikeri on Hobson Ave. 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. "We sell - we grow".

AUGUST 2009
Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival - 7th to 9th August
Annual Jazz & blues festival held in Paihia, Russell, Waitangi & Haruru Falls featuring 200 hours of jazz & blues music with busking starting 6pm on the 7th at the Copthorne Hotel, Cruza Bar,Duke Of Marlborough Hotel in Russell, Paihia Pacific Resort, Haruru Falls Resort and finishing at 1am. Resuming on Saturday at 12 noon to 1am and again Sunday 12 noon to 12 midnight.
Venue: Paihia, Russell, Haruru Falls, Waitangi, Kawakawa visit the Jazz & Blues website
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NOVEMBER 2009
Savouring the Source - 14th November
Savouring The Source, Northlands fabulous food and wine festival is held yearly at the Bay of Islands P&I Show in Waimate North. Housed in one giant marquee and surrounded by the traditional activities of the heritage Bay of Islands show, the festival is a mix of reginal food products, wine, cafes and restaurant chefs. Highlights include continuous cooking demonstrations by the Northland Chefs association with input from the Northlands Winegrowers association. Gates open 8.30am. Entrance fee; $5.00
Venue: Showgrounds, Waimate North
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If you have an event that you would like to add to our page please email the details to: Ricarda Mellor at Bay of Islands Events

FEBRUARY 2010
Waitangi Festival - 5th to 7th February
Thursday 5th February is family sports day with coordinated games and competitions on the Waitangi Green. Another free concert is planned for the evening.
Friday - Waitangi Day - begins with the Dawn Karakia at the carved meeting house (5:00am) and a day of ceremony, prayer, music and family fun formally ends at ceremonial sunset (5pm) with Beat Retreat and a naval Guard of Honour. Then at 6:30pm the Hobson's beach stage erupts into more entertainment. Saturday 7 February features music and further sports around the grounds.
Venue: Waitangi Treaty Grounds, visit the Waitangi website
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