Hawke's Bay's new Backyard Summerfest offers something for art admirers, with demonstrations of carving, painting and graffiti adding another dimension to the music.
People will be able to watch artists as they work, or purchase an original piece to take home from the January 18 event, which replaces Blues, Brews and BBQs at the Waikoko Gardens in Hastings.
"There are not a lot of opportunities for artists to be able to display their work outside of the standard gallery setting," event organiser Kevin Murphy said.
"For me this is a chance for them to show others what they are about - we have ended up with quite a mix, from painters and multi media to a limestone and wrought iron sculptor and about three carvers - a graffiti artist will also do a huge work on the day."
Among the talented group is EIT graduate Jasmine Elliment, whose rustic creations are already proving very popular at local fairs.