Juicy oysters, tasty mussels and fresh fish were the order of the day in Maketu at the weekend.
The Maketu Kaimoana Festival 2014 celebrated its annual event at the seaside town on Saturday in scorching heat.
Maketu Primary School principal Sandra Hemopo, pictured, was helping to quench the thirst of punters by selling watermelons.
"It was just such a good crowd," Ms Hemopo said.
Hundreds of people perused the 20 to 30 stalls before parking up picnic style in front of the live entertainment.