The Kāpiti Food Fair - WellingtonNZ

Dig into the culinary delights of the Kāpiti Coast. Once a year Mazengarb Reserve in Paraparaumu hosts a huge culinary event. The Kāpiti Food Fair brings together over 220 vendors offering a diverse assortment of food delights. Select from boutique packaged goods through to mouth-watering dishes prepared on site. Sample a variety of cuisines and see cooking demonstrations.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned gourmet looking for a taste sensation or just want to fill your belly. You’ll find something to satisfy your taste buds. Hosted on 30 November, an expected 10,000 people will descend on the sunny coast town and indulge themselves.

The Kāpiti Food Fair is more than just a food festival. Each year you’ll find live musical performances on stage, circus buskers, and entertainment for the children. In 2024 the iconic Kiwi band The Warratahs will play on the Tuatara Stage. Come rain or shine, the fair promises a day filled with fun and excitement.

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So much music to hear, so little time to hear it. The Wellington Jazz Festival has packed over 150 gigs into five days this October. It’s a wild infusion of soul, groove, blues, and every imaginable subgenre of jazz. Whether you’re inclined to boogie or sit back and luxuriate in the sound, you’ll find something in the programme. Check out one of these gigs.