The Sacred Hill Off Road Half Marathon is just one of the many events on this weekend. Photo / File
The Sacred Hill Off Road Half Marathon is just one of the many events on this weekend. Photo / File
Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events on for people of all ages to enjoy. We list 8 of the best on this weekend.
1. Truffle Hunt This is an opportunity to take part in a truffle hunt. Walk with the dog, get down and smell the earth to identifywhere that truffle is, and then dig through the soil to find the prize, Black Gold – tuber melanosporum – Perigord Black Truffle. Numbers are strictly limited so book now to truly experience one of the world's most exclusive food journeys. Sacremonte Truffle, Omarunui Rd, Napier. Today, 2pm to 3.30pm. For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/truffle-hunt/hawkes-bay-gisborne
2. August Dine & Dance Enjoy an evening of social dancing. Waltz, swing, tango, foxtrot, quickstep, new vogue, rock 'n' roll, salsa, bachata, cha-cha-cha and more. Taradale Club, 55 Wharerangi Rd, Taradale, Napier. Today, 6.30pm to 11pm. For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/august-dine-dance/napier
3. Lost Tribe Aotearoa - Rize Up Tour LTA are quickly making waves in the New Zealand music scene. With their highly energetic shows, this is a show not be missed. The Common Room, 227 Heretaunga St East, Hastings. Today, 7pm to 1am. For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/lost-tribe-aotearoa-rize-up-tour/hastings
4. Sacred Hill Off Road Half Marathon 15k & 6.5k Trail Run This is trail running at its very best! Choose from a half marathon, a 12k or dip your toes in with the 5k. Walkers are welcome in the 12k and 5k events. Sacred Hill Riflemen's Vineyard, Dartmoor Rd, Napier. Tomorrow, 9am to 1pm. For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/sacred-hill-off-road-half-marathon-15k-6-5k-trail-run/napier
5. Keirunga Quilters This is the last day of the exhibition which features 75 quilts. Gold coin entry. Havelock North Convention Centre. Tomorrow, 10am to 4pm.
6. Baching At the Moon This is a rare opportunity to hear all Six Suites performed in the beautiful atmosphere and sensitive acoustic of the historic St Paul's Church. General admission is $25, concession is $15 and children 15 and under are free. St Paul's Church, Tennyson St, Napier. Tomorrow, 2pm to 5.30pm. For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/baching-at-the-moon/napier
7. Schools Night - The Next Generation of Jazz This event features bands and combos from Napier Boys High School, Taradale High School, Lindisfarne College, St John's College, and Sacred Heart College as well as vocalists. Napier Sailing Club, 63 West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier. Tomorrow, 5.30pm For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/schools-night-the-next-generation-of-jazz/napier
8. Havelock North Plunket Toy Library Movie Fundraiser Why not enjoy a girls' night out at a preview screening of Book Club featuring Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen? You will also be supporting a fundraiser for new educational resources in the Havelock North Plunket toy library. Focal Point Cinema, 126 Heretaunga St East, Hastings. Tomorrow, 6pm. For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/havelock-north-plunket-toy-library-movie-fundraiser/hastings
