Central Hawke's Bay sculptor Jan Gosling will be opening an exhibition of impressive stone works set in a garden of established rhododendrons, magnolias and daffodils.
And, for the musically inclined, the new venue, Cactus Jack's, behind Penny Lane Emporium in Waipawa, will be holding its grand opening with a packed billboard of performers.
Other venues along the Limestone Loop are also putting on special spring features, exhibitions and workshops:
-Paper Mulberry Cafe
89 SH2, Pukehou, (06) 856 8688
Open 7 days 7am-4pm.
Spring theme to delicious treats, all through September.
-Tree Guys Nursery
8 Higginson St, Otane, (06) 856 8036
Open 8.30am-4.30pm Monday, 9.30am-4.30pm Saturday and Sunday.
Small weekend seminars on "How to Love Your Kakabeak" and a tour of the nursery and gardens.
"Kakabeak purchase special", throughout September.
-Otane Market
Otane Town Hall, Higginson St, (06) 856 8462
Open Sun 9am-1pm.
Fun for the young (and not so young) along with the spring produce.
-Otane Historical Walk
Brochures available at Otane store, hotel and cafe.
Contact (06) 856 8159.
Historical places of interest highlighted with yellow balloons. Enjoy the spring gardens at their best.
-Artmosphere Gallery
1307 SH2, Waipawa, (06) 857 8272
Open summer, daily 10am-5pm
Let Spring Begin - an exhibition of works by national and international artists.
-The Waipawa Clock Shop
85 High St, Waipawa, (06) 857 8590
Open Mon-Fri 9am -5pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm.
Tour of the magnificent Waipawa Memorial Town Clock, every Saturday in September at 10am and 2pm.
-Penny Lane Emporium
46 High St, Waipawa, (06) 857 7988
Thursdays and Fridays 10am-4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm.
Concert at Cactus Jack's, 6pm-10pm, Saturday, September 26. Tickets $20. Sausage barbecue and chilli. Visit Penny Lane Emporium to enjoy their wares and to buy tickets.
-CHB Settlers Museum
23 High St, Waipawa, (06) 857 7288
Opening hours 10am-4pm daily
Second Traditional Crafts Festival - Saturday, September 19.
Enjoy an olden day experience and learn about traditional crafts from blacksmithing to saddlery, woodcarving, tailoring, clock repair, soap-making, cobbling and much more.
-Misty River Cafe
12 High St, Waipawa, (06) 857 8911
Open Wednesday-Friday, 9am-4pm, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-3pm.
Daffodil decor, open Father's Day. Bring Dad for a meal in September to enjoy his free drink.
-Jan Gosling Sculpture
11 Rose St, Waipawa, (06) 857 8300
Open Mon, Wed, Thur-Friday, 10am-4pm. Weekends: phone ahead.
Spring has Sprung - an exhibition of stone sculptures in a spring garden. Runs throughout September.
-Lime Rock Wines
601 Tikokino Rd, Waipawa, (06) 857 8235
Open 11am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13.
Vertical tasting of 10 years of Lime Rock pinot noirs, including White Knuckle Hill. $10 for the vertical, other tasting free.
-Pukeora Wines
208 Pukeora Scenic Rd, Waipukurau, (06) 858 9339
Open by appointment
Home of the Central Hawke's Bay Festival, Thursday-Sunday, September 3-6, 10am-4pm
Open for wine tastings, coffee and treats in the cafe.
-Tikokino Country Hotel
388 SH50, Tikokino, (06) 856 5446
Open Wed-Sunday from 10.30am.
Enjoy the sun in the garden bar. Sip local Lime Rock wine for September's Spring Fling, only $6 a glass.
-Gwavas Garden & Homestead
5740 State Highway 50, Tikokino, (06) 856 5810
Open by appointment.