Beer Appreciation Day IX is just one of the many events on this weekend. Photo / File
Beer Appreciation Day IX is just 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 8 of the best on this weekend.
1. Blokart Hawkes Bay Blokarts are small land yachts and is an "adventure" type activity. We supply all safety equipment and briefing and sailing instruction on thevenue. It is proving quite popular to date. The activity would be somewhat dependent on weather; mainly wind. We cannot supply transport to and from the venue, but it's only a short taxi ride. Roundabout where the Expressway meets Prebensen Dr: Tomorrow, 1pm-3pm Information: The cost is $25 per half hour (which is generally enough time).
2 Beer Appreciation Day IX The only occasion in Hawke's Bay where you can taste beers from near all of the region's local breweries freshly poured from the tap. Duart House, 51 Duart Rd, Havelock North: Today, 12.30pm – 7pm Information: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/beer-appreciation-day-ix/havelock-north
3 Salad and Herbs in a Small Space A Sustainable Backyards "bite-sized" workshop. 90 minutes of inspiration to get your garden growing. Environment Centre Hawke's Bay, 1004 Karamu Rd, Hastings: Today, 1pm-2.30pm Information: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/salad-and-herbs-in-small-space/hastings
4. Maraekakaho Country Market Day Enjoy a family day where there will be pony rides, grown art and colouring in competitions for the kids; local produce (including fresh locally grown lamb), coffee, home baking, gourmet foods, artisan crafts, gifts, toys, baby/child/adult clothing, jewellery, furniture, art, and entertainment. Maraekakaho Sports Grounds, Cnr SH50 and Kereru Rd, Hastings: Today, 10am-3pm Information: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/maraekakaho-country-market-day/hastings
5. Saturday Night Session with Fuego Latino Awaken your gypsy spirit with this folk, Latin band! Once the groove gets moving, so will you! Bring your dancing shoes and try our Spanish-inspired Tapas to be fully transported into the Latin world. The Urban Winery, 3 Ossian St, Ahuriri, Napier: Today, 7.30pm-9.30pm Information: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/saturday-night-session-with-fuego-latino/napier
6. Made for a Cause 2019 The event includes a three-course Indian meal followed by around two hours of dance/music/drama. We are supporting the charity organisation "Kidney Kids NZ" from the money raised. So, come and join the good cause. Performances by several talents from the TV3 reality show "The Great NZ Dance Masala". Napier Municipal Theatre, 119 Tennyson St, Napier: Today, 4.30-8.30pm Information: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/made-for-cause-2019/napier
7. Seaweek - Haumoana Beach Clean Seaweek 2019 Grab your gloves and a bag and join us in our first ever Hawke's Bay beach clean! Where: Meet at the end of Domain Rd, Haumoana (Tukituki river mouth) Googlemap link: https://goo.gl/maps/5LmmEvD3zTC2 Clive Grange Domain Domain Rd, Haumoana Beach, Tomorrow, 10am-11.30pm Information: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/seaweek-haumoana-beach-clean-seaweek-2019/hawkes-bay-gisborne
8. Seaweek - Estuary Walk with Jake Brookie and Lynee Anderson A family walk around the estuary with a focus on the birds that live and migrate here - one even flies 12,000 kilometres to get here! Wear suitable footwear and take sunscreen, sunhat and water. Meet at the gravel carpark near Embankment Rd, opposite the Westshore Tavern. Westshore Beach Inn, 85 Meeanee Quay, Westshore, Napier, Hawke's Bay: Tomorrow, 1:00pm – 3:30pm Information: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/seaweek-estuary-walk-with-jake-brookie-and-lynee-anderson/napier