While there’s still a definite nip in the air, signs of spring are popping up in Hawke’s Bay.
There are lambs gambolling about in paddocks and daffodils showing their beautiful blooms all around the region.
And that means Central Hawke’s Bay’s much-anticipated Spring Fling Festival is just around the corner.
There are 20 events planned from September 2 until November 5, and organisers promise this year the festival will be bigger and better than ever.
![A new event at this year's CHB Spring Fling Festival is a food and wine pairing evening with St Vincent’s and Maison Vauron at the 150-year-old Oruawharo Homestead.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ZMS4B3KRDVDSLKOPYQFSVPTGYA.jpg?auth=41234086171a388d8feb34906229bd6ed627a878ed8c2badfc7e2a20b59bcea4&width=16&height=9&quality=70&smart=true)