Fun and frivolity were key elements in the weekend's winter deco festivities.
A celebration of the region's roaring 20s and 30s heritage, this year's Hawke's Bay Toyota Winter Art Deco Weekend was one of the best on record with a total of 1000 tickets sold, and more than 20 unique offerings.
There were dances, vintage railcar rides, high teas, a casino evening, costumes, cars and a silver screen star dinner.
Organisers estimated 35 to 40 per cent of sales went to punters who travelled from out of town.
Friday's Grand Anniversary Dance in Napier welcomed three days of events while celebrating Art Deco Trust's 30th birthday.
On Saturday, hundreds dressed up warm in tweed wool and fur jackets for a rather wet costumes and cars parade in Napier's Emerson St.
"We were really happy with the numbers for winter. We got a few hundred even out in the rain," Art Deco Trust manager Sally Jackson said.
"The vintage cars we have never had more than 20 or 30, this time we had 40.
Then we woke up [yesterday] the sun was shining and everyone was out in their glad rags again, it's a really neat buzz around town."
Restaurants and eateries reported a boost - the busiest winter art deco series in years.
One of the highlights was a Royal Flush Casino night at The Masonic Hotel's Gatsby Room, where people were invited to explore a shady underworld, playing old fashioned games with make-believe money.
"There were Vegas style dancers and everyone had a real blast, they were given $100,000 of casino money with their tickets and there was a strong young crowd - the after party at Monica Loves was standing room only."
Ms Jackson said it was encouraging to see they were heading in the right direction.
"Next year will be even bigger and better".