Events Calendar - Bay of Islands, New Zealand
What's happening in the Bay...
Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival
May 7, 8 & 9
Country Rock Festival is this year celebrating its 20th Anniversary! Each year the festival features more than 45 acts from New Zealand, Nashville and Australia performing at multiple venues. Street music and line dancing are also popular features. www.country-rock.co.nz
Puff and Pull Carnival, Kawakawa
May 16
Annual community event with school and community teams competing to pull the vintage steam engine down Kawakawa's main street, plus sponsored walk, vintage car display and much more around the theme of steam and coal.
Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival
August 13, 14 & 15
Every year the Bay of Islands comes alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues, as musicians gather from all over New Zealand for the annual Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival. www.jazz-blues.co.nz
Taste Bay of Islands
October
Taste Bay of Islands is the day to sample the varied tastes of the area. In September a variety of businesses will gather at Bay of islands Conference and Events Centre at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands to once again create a day of ‘enjoying the taste’ coupled with live entertainment for all the family.
Coastal Classics Yacht Race
October
The Coastal Classic Yacht Race from Devonport Wharf in Auckland, to Russell Wharf in the Bay of Islands. New Zealand's premier fleet yacht race and has been held annually at Labour weekend since its inception in 1982. www.coastalclassic.co.nz
Fullers Kerikeri Half Marathon
November
Picturesque rural Half Marathon course covering 21.1km from Okaihau to Kerikeri.
www.kerikerihalfmarathon.co.nz
Paihia Christmas Parade
December
Magical parade with lots for the kids to do! Bouncy Castle, entertainment, food stalls, clowns. A prize for every kid that dresses up! And Santas famous lolly scramble.
New Years Eve Fireworks Extravaganza
December 31
Spectacular fireworks display at midnight in the Bay. A fantastic event with a great atmosphere to top off a night out on New Years Eve in Paihia. The fireworks are on a barge in the Bay and can be seen from Paihia, Russell, Haruru Falls and Opua. A sight not to be missed!
Paihia Summer Family Fun Festival
January
Tall Ships & Classic Invitation, Russell
January
The Tall Ships & Classic Invitation are 2 light-hearted races in the Bay of Islands celebrating the spectacle of sail.
Bay of Islands Sailing Week, Opua
January
Bay of Islands Sailing Week is an annual Yacht Racing Regatta.
Waitangi Day
February 6
Our nation's birthday, celebrated best at our nation's Birthplace. In recent years, a family festival of sport and culture during the days prior has set the tone for ever more celebratory events.
www.waitangi.net.nz
Also check out...
Bay of Islands Farmers Market
Every Sunday morning at the car park on Hobson Ave. in Kerikeri.
Every Thursday evening at the Village Green in Paihia.
It began in October 2004. More than 40 stall holders showcase Northland's best locally grown fresh vegetables and fruit, cheese, olive oil, wine, honey, preserves, free range eggs and more.
The Centre at Kerikeri
Entertainment,events and conference facility. 43 Cobham Road , Kerikeri.
For a comprehensive list of shows, performances and other coming events visit
www.centakeri.com or phone 09 407 0260 www.centakeri.com
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