Things to do this weekend in Hawke's Bay

HORSE OF THE YEAR: The Land Rover Horse of the Year is one of the many events on this weekend. PHOTO/File.

Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events for people of all ages to enjoy. We list 10 of the best on offer this weekend.

1. Horse of The Year

The Annual Land Rover Horse of The Year Show is New Zealand's premier equestrian competition, featuring a range of horse-and-rider combinations from multiple disciplines. With more than 1800 riders and 2500 horses competing for lucrative titles and prize money, the show is a feature on most equestrian calendars. It is in full swing, the final two days of action this weekend. Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Hastings. Today and tomorrow. For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/horse-of-the-year/hastings

2. Beer Day Out — St Patrick's Day

Relax and listen to the local talent, while sipping on some great NZ craft beers in the vines. Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, Hastings. Today, noon.
For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/beer-day-out-st-paddys-day/hastings

3. Autumn at the Abbey, with Fraser Mack

Join Mack at one of the premium vineyards in the Bay and experience a sensory treat of good food, great wine and the acoustic stylings of Mack and his guitars. He plays and sings originals as well as covers of folk and rock classics. Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, Hastings. Today, noon.

For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/autumn-at-the-abbey-with-fraser-mack/hastings

4. Summer Sessions

Music and wine among the vines. Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, Hastings. Today, 1pm.
For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/summer-sessions/hastings

5. Hawke's Bay United v Southern United — NZ Football

The last home game of the regular season sees HBU host the lads from the deep south.
Bluewater Stadium, Napier. Today, 2pm. For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/hawkes-bay-united-vs-southern-united-nz-football/napier

6. Napier Rocks

A one-off concert at the Sound Shell, featuring acclaimed local and national artists. Jason Kerrison, Op Shop's popular frontman, will headline the concert. Shane Cortese and The 8-Track Band as well as local artists Mixtape will be stepping in as support. Napier Sound Shell, Marine Pde. Today, 3pm. For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/napier-rocks/napier

7. Laura Collins and The Back Porch Blues Band

Wellington-based Laura Collins and her Back Porch Blues Band will be keeping the blues ''live'' on the front porch at Rumpy, Otane, Central Hawke's Bay. Today, 7.30pm.
For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/laura-collins-and-the-back-porch-blues-band/otane

8. KidsCan Garden Party

Come and enjoy a few hours in this large, beautiful, rambling heritage rose garden. Be entertained by children's choirs and dance groups and browse through local arts and crafts stalls. With plenty of shady trees, bring a picnic or buy coffee, Devonshire tea or refreshments from one of the food stalls. Cheops Heritage Rose Garden, Hastings. Tomorrow, 10am. For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/kidscan-garden-party/hawkes-bay-gisborne

9. Napier Civic Choir Fundraiser Concert

Come along to hear the choir sing well-loved songs. By attending this concert, you are directly supporting the ongoing functioning of the choir. This fundraiser concert is staged entirely through the voluntary effort of its members and supporters. St Paul's Church, Napier. Tomorrow, 2.30pm. For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/napier-civic-choir-fundraiser-concert/napier

10. Church Road 'Behind the Scenes' Vineyard & Winery Experience

Join in this vineyard and winery experience during harvest. Those who attend will visit one of their key Hawke's Bay vineyards to sample fruit straight from the vine and enjoy a taste of a previous vintage wine crafted from the very same vineyard. Church Road Winery, Napier. Tomorrow, 3.30pm. For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/church-road-behind-the-scenes-vineyard-winery-experience/napier