Following the success of this year's event the Rotorua Summer Seafood Festival is set to return next month.
The festival, hosted by Te Arawa Fisheries, will be held during the Auckland Anniversary Weekend on Sunday January 29 where the region's best seafood and local talent will be on showat the lakefront.
Over 1,000 tickets were sold for the inaugural event last January.
Event manager Tia Smith said specialists from throughout the Bay of Plenty will be offering delicious seafood delights for sale from an array of food stalls with the region's homegrown talent to take the stage, including an exciting headline announcement yet to be made.
Image 1 of 9: Rotorua Summer Seafood Festival at the Village Green on Saturday. Pettah Harriman and Jordan Braneley, 9,.
Ms Smith said the Summer Seafood Festival will showcase the best food, entertainment, and scenery that the region had to offer. People could spend the day sampling the variety of seafood offerings at the al fresco eating space and enjoy the on-stage entertainment while relaxing on the Village Green.
A limited number of Christmas special First Release tickets will be available for just $25. These tickets are extremely limited at this price, which includes festival admission, all-day stage entertainment including a special headline performer, access to all stalls and bar (R18+) for the purchase of food and beverages.
Limited VIP tickets will be available for $135, which includes festival admission, all-day stage entertainment, special gift pack, exclusive access to the VIP marquee including covered shelter, VIP seating, all-day hors d'oeuvres, 5 free beverage tickets, table service and exclusive bar and toilet facilities.
Tickets can be purchased through www.eventfinda.co.nz , booking fees may apply.
