Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events for people of all ages to enjoy. We list 7 of the best on offer this weekend.
1 Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay Marathon
Run away to Hawke's Bay for an all new running festival incorporating 42km, 21km and 10km with a 3km kids run options.
Take in the best highlights of the region, with flat easy running through local cycle trails, vineyards, olive groves and quiet country roads - all finishing at the impressive Sileni Estates Winery where you can celebrate your efforts in style.
The event is being held from 8am-6pm today (Saturday) at the Sileni Estates Winery, 2016 Maraekakaho Rd, Hastings.
For more information visit www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/air-new-zealand-hawkes-bay-marathon/hastings.
2 Lovely Larger Ladies Winter Fashion Event 2017
Plus size fashion show featuring winter clothing from plus size designers.
This is a first time to the Hawke's Bay region so please mark the date on your calendar. See, feel and buy your favourite designer's winter piece.
The event will be held at the East Pier Hotel, 50 Nelson Quay, Ahuriri, Napier, with stalls from 11am. The fashion show will be held from 7pm-9pm.
For more information visit www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/lovely-larger-ladies-winter-fashion-event-2017/napier.
3 Speedway Season Grand Final and Fireworks
It's the Grand Final of the 2016-17 Speedway Season and it will end with a bang. Fireworks, SuperStocks, TQ Midgets, Stockcars, Ministocks, SuperSaloons and more.
The major championships are the Wiseys Under 25 Superstock Championship and the Hawke's Bay SuperSaloon Championship with visiting drivers from all around the country.
To finish the season and a night of exciting racing fireworks will light up the sky.
Get a group of your friends and family together, grab a jacket and head to Meeanee Speedway for a night of thrills tonight (Saturday) from 5pm-9.30pm.
For more information visit www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/speedway-season-grand-final-and-fireworks/napier.
4 New Zealand Craft and Design Show
Shop for the best of craft and design from all over New Zealand. Be inspired this Mother's Day weekend by New Zealand's leading craft suppliers and artisans. Sunday's afternoon activity is craft with mum for just $5. Workshops and demonstrations available throughout.
The event will be held at the Rodney Green Centennial Events Centre, McLean Park, from 10am-4.40pm today (Saturday) and tomorrow (Sunday).
For more information visit www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/new-zealand-craft-and-design-show/napier.
5 The Marvelous May Market
Lots of new and used goods, beautiful greenstone pendants, jewellery, rough and polished crystals, good quality bric-a-brac, toys, clothing, household goods, plants and knitting for all ages including homespun. Come and find a bargain, have a reading or get some lovely fresh vegetables, fruit and eggs. Share time with friends over a cuppa and a Takapau breakfast or lunch at the Market Cafe.
The market is being held at the Takapau Town Hall, 37 Charlotte St, from 9am-1pm today.
For more information visit www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/takapau-community-market/takapau.
6 Take Me Home - The Music & Life of John Denver
Take Me Home - The Music & Life of John Denver returns to New Zealand following the astounding success of the 2016 tour of Australia.
Singer Bevan Gardiner, accompanied by international musicians, performs John Denver songs with such accuracy and feeling that if you close your eyes you will be effortlessly transported to the era of John Denver.
The show includes exclusive film footage of John Denver through his career, his personal life and his love for the environment.
The concert will be held at the Napier Municipal Theatre tonight from 8pm-10.30pm.
For more information visit www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/take-me-home-the-music-life-of-john-denver/napier.
7 Service Day 2017
The event, organised by the CHB Retailers Association, allows charity, clubs, health services and schools to raise funds and promote what groups and clubs the CHB area has to offer.
This event is in its fourth year running and a great way for groups to get new members.
It will be held in Ruataniwha St, Waipukurau, today from 10am to 1pm.
For more information visit www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/service-day-2017/central-hawkes-bay.