The first of 109 white crosses are placed at Tauranga waterfront to honour the city's fallen soldiers ahead of this year's Armistice Day. Photo/File
The first of 109 white crosses are placed at Tauranga waterfront to honour the city's fallen soldiers ahead of this year's Armistice Day. Photo/File
Saturday October 20
WHAT:Art in the Park Coronation Park. Enjoy the Mount Maunganui holiday atmosphere and see some amazing original art, bring the family and chat to local artists about their work - weather permitting. WHERE: Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui - 9am. Free event.
WHAT:Battle of the Bands 2018 National Championship: Bay of Plenty . WHERE: The Station 52 Devonport Rd, Tauranga from 10am.
WHAT: Shake It!" Dance Showcase. A two-hour showcase featuring some of New Zealand's best Latin dancers bringing their passion for dance to Tauranga. WHERE: Otumoetai Performing Arts Centre - 105 Windsor Rd, Bellevue, Tauranga. 7pm to 9pm tickets 0800 BUY TIX (289 849)
WHAT: Homecomings: From Tauranga to the Trenches. A unique exhibition that explores the experiences of local soldiers returning home, weather dependent. WHERE: Tauranga Waterfront until November 8. Free event.
WHAT: Field of Remembrance – Honouring Our Fallen. One hundred and nine white crosses are at the heart of commemorating the armistice that ended the First World War in 1918. The crosses will be installed at dawn in the lead-up to Armistice Day and form the Field of Remembrance. WHERE: Tauranga Waterfront, cadets from the Western Bay of Plenty Cadet Unit, along with the assistance of other units in the area will bring the crosses out at dawn until November 8. Free event.
WHAT: Hoopnation. New Zealand's Biggest Pro-Am Basketball event. 144 teams have entered and 389 games of basketball will played on 12 courts at five different venues in Tauranga from October 20 to October 22. WHERE: Venues are ASB Stadium, QEYC, ACG, Aquinas College Tauranga and Mount Sports Centre. More information www.hoopnation.co.nz
WHAT: Speedway opening night for the season. Sprint Cars, Super Saloons, Saloons, Stock Cars, Mini Stocks and V6 Wingless Sprint Cars. WHERE: ASB Stadium tickets at gates or www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz
WHAT: Cricket Bay of Plenty vs Hawke's Bay Howell Family Trophy T20. WHERE: Tauranga Domain starts 10.30am. Free event.
WHAT: A21 Walk for Freedom. The 3km walk is to raise awareness about modern day slavery and also fundraise for A21 that works on the front line to rescue, rehabilitate and prevent human trafficking. WHERE: Banks Avenue, Mount Maunganui from 10am to 12pm. Register for the walk at www.a21.org or at the event.
WHAT: Myrtle Rust come along and learn how to identify invasive on our pohutukawa, kanuka, manuka and other native species. With summer fast approaching, our plants will be more susceptible to the damaging fungal disease so we want as many people as possible to be looking out for myrtle rust. WHERE: Join existing Tauranga Moana kaitiaki at an information tent at the base of Mauao from 10am to 12pm. Free event.
hingara Singh Sajjan and Kulwinder Sodhi say everyone is welcome to the Sikh parade tomorrow. Photo/File
WHAT: First Te Puke Sikh Parade. Traditional music, dancing and a sword showcase. WHERE: Starts at Gurudwara Temple, No 3 Rd and will make its way along Jellicoe St, 9am – 11am. Free event.
WHAT: Zee Market. Arts, crafts and stalls. WHERE: Elizabeth St Community Hall, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty from 10am. Free event.
WHAT: 8th Multicultural Night. Enjoy the colours, music, song and dance of the cultures represented in our community, all in one place with free dinner. WHERE: Lifechurch, 934 Cameron Road, Gate Pa, 5:30pm – 8pm. Doors open 5pm. Entertainment start 5:30pm.
WHAT: Mozzarella Cheese Making Demonstration. Lorenzo from 'Dreamcheese' will demonstrate the artisan way of making the Mozzarella curd into the Mozzarella balls of cheese. WHERE: Tauranga Farmers Market from 10am – 11:30am. Free event.
WHAT: The Little Big Markets Papamoa. A place where people can enjoy live music, experience the best of the best when it comes to street food and peruse through our curated selection of stalls from local artisans and producers. WHERE: The Papamoa Pony Club, 491 Papamoa Beach Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am – 2pm. Free Event.
WHAT: Lizard Market. Stall holders selling hand-crafted goods, a small business owners, who are promoting their products and locally produced, veggies, plants and eggs. WHERE: Omokoroa Settlers Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd, 9am – 12pm. Free event.
WHAT: Oktoberfest at The Black Sheep with great food, German beer, live bands a superslide and bouncy castle to keep the kids entertained. WHERE: Black Sheep Bar & Grill, 21 Plummers Point Rd, Tauranga. Spot prizes including best costume, more info phone 5786767.
Show manager Michele Reichmuth with playful Jax, a rare black and white German short-haired pointer, is looking forward to the weekend of dog shows at the Uretara Domain in Katikati. Photo/File
WHAT: Dog Shows. Tauranga Kennel Association Championship Shows with Bay of Plenty Gundog Show Society. More than 500 dogs will be involved. WHERE: Uretara Domain Katikati from 8.30am – 3pm from Saturday to Monday.
WHAT: Rangiuru Sports Club 125th celebrations with a range of sporting events. WHERE: Rangiuru Sports Club Te Puke over Labour Weekend.
WHAT: Tauranga Farmers Market. Stallholders representing the regions locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh meat, smoked and fresh fish, artisan hand crafted food, flowers and plants. WHERE: Tauranga Primary School, 7.45am – 12pm. Free event.
Sunday October 21
WHAT: Original Art Exhibition. Come and enjoy a chat with the artists about their work and you might find that special something you've been searching for. WHERE: The Strand, Tauranga from 9am. Free event.
WHAT: NZ Country Music Star Awards 42nd Annual Show - starring Glen Moffat . WHERE: Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre, 24 Elder Lane. Tickets at the door.
WHAT: Mount Farmers Market. A diverse range of local artisans and purveyors present some of the finest fresh produce, breads, pastries, cheese, smoked fish, oils, chutneys, relishes, plants, seedlings, honey, fresh cut flowers and other delicious edibles from the region. WHERE: Coronation Park, Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui 9am – 1pm. Free Event.
WHAT: Cricket Bay of Plenty vs Hawke's Bay Howell Family Trophy 50 over match. WHERE: Tauranga Domain starts 10.30am. Free event.
