Introducing a mouth-watering menu of events  - the Flavours of Plenty Festival

This annual event is a staple of the Bay of Plenty food scene, join us from 27 March to 13 April 2025.

This year’s Flavours of Plenty Festival theme, ‘Edible Stories,’ celebrates the people and places that make our region’s flavours unique. Check out our Eastern Bay events, or the full programme flipbook here.

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Cray Tails and Cocktails - a Flavours of Plenty Festival event

Enjoy four delicious crayfish dishes, each paired with a cocktail, all served in a laid-back atmosphere at Fisherman’s Wharf.

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Late Summer Farm Kitchen - a Flavours of Plenty Festival event

Join us for a hands-on culinary workshop and delectable long lunch at The Run 15 Farm in Matatā.

Wandering Kitchens of Cadera

The Wandering Kitchens at Cadera - a Flavours of Plenty Festival event

The Wandering Kitchens at Cadera is a fun food truck fiesta where local food vendors come together to offer a mouthwatering selection of dishes.

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Tamariki Foodie Fair - a Flavours of Plenty Festival event

Treat your youngsters to a day of delight at the Tamariki Foodie Fair! A Flavours of Plenty Festival event.

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A Taste of Wainui Marketplace - a Flavours of Plenty Festival event

Celebrate the first-ever Wainui Producers Market, held in the picturesque Waingarara Valley.

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Scales and Ale’s - a Flavours of Plenty Festival event

Join us for an evening of exceptional flavours at Fisherman’s Wharf.

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Discover Wainui's Food Secrets Tour - a Flavours of Plenty Festival event

Join us for an exclusive food tour through Wainui, where you’ll explore the region’s best-kept edible secrets.

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*SOLD OUT* The Big Fat Greek Cypriot Feast - a Flavours of Plenty event

Hosted by YiaYia's Little Kitchen at the charming Awakaponga Hall near Matatā, this three-course, vegetarian feast offers an authentic taste of Greek Cypriot Eastern Mediterranean cuisine.