Things to do in the Bay this weekend

The Bostock NZ Spring Racing Carnival is one of the many events on this weekend. Photo / File.

Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events for people of all ages. We list 8 of the best on offer this weekend.

1. Bostock NZ Spring Racing Carnival — Windsor Park Plate

As the spring sunshine returns, the racing action moves up a notch with one of New Zealand's highest-rated races, the Group 1 Windsor Park Plate. There's plenty of space along the home-straight lawn to set up the perfect picnic spot with friends and family.
Hastings Racecourse, 200 Prospect Rd, Hastings. Today, 11am to 6pm.
For more information, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/bostock-nz-spring-racing-carnival-windsor-park-plate/hastings

2. Colour Fun Run

Everyone comes dressed in white at the starting line, finishing plastered in colour. This event is brought to you by Napier Youth Council, Hastings Youth Council and Zeal Education Trust. Proceeds will go to Rainbow Youth. Sports Park Hawke's Bay, Percival Rd, Hastings. Today, noon to 2pm. For more information, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/colour-fun-run/hastings

3. Hop Con 2018

A festival of beer in the Westshore Beach Inn's beer garden. Showcasing exclusive one-off brews or seasonal beer releases from most of Hawke's Bay's local breweries. There's also a BBQ battle on site at the same time, with the top 13 BBQ teams in NZ battling for prizes.
Westshore Beach Inn, 85 Meeanee Quay, Napier. Today, 2pm to 7pm. For more information, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/hop-con-2018/napier

4. Saturday Live Music Session

Come in and enjoy some of Hawke's Bay's best wines, craft beer on tap, delicious food, good music and awesome company. The Urban Winery, 3 Ossian St, Ahuriri, Napier. Today, 7pm to 9pm. For more information, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/saturday-live-music-session3/napier

5. Don McGlashan — Free Flight NZ Tour

One of Aotearoa's most beloved songwriters, Don McGlashan will perform recent songs and plenty of gems from his back catalogue. Paisley Stage, 17 Carlyle St, Napier. Today, 8pm to 11pm. For more information, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/don-mcglashan-free-flight-nz-tour/napier

6. Napier Urban Farmers' Market

The perfect outing for people of all ages, with freshly roasted coffee, produce and treats.
Clive Square, Napier. Today, 9am to 1pm. For more information, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/napier-urban-farmers-market/napier

7. Havelock North Volunteer Fire Brigade Fundraising Fair

This is a large community fundraiser for the penultimate weekend of September, to raise funds for a new training facility for the Havelock North Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Themed '''Paint the Town Red', the Hawke's Bay community is invited to enjoy food and entertainment. Havelock North Fire Station , 15 Karanema Dr, Havelock North. Tomorrow, 11am to 3pm. For more information, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/havelock-north-volunteer-fire-brigade-fair/havelock-north

8. Napier City Fashion Parade

Calling all Hawke's Bay fashionistas. This event will showcase the latest fashion from Napier stores. There will be spot prizes and a grand prize of more than $2000 worth of goodies. Megan from The Hits breakfast show will be the MC. Napier CBD, Market St. Tomorrow, 1.30pm to 2.15pm. For more information, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/napier-city-fashion-parade/hawkes-bay-gisborne