The Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival will kick off on Saturday with a top line-up of acts set to take centre stage.
Promoter Jacqui Knight says the event, originally set up by the local Lions clubs, would celebrate its 19th anniversary this year.
"The original idea was to raise funds for different charities by having a festival and it has just grown from that. Now we have stall holders and local vineyards and breweries taking part which is fantastic," Jacqui says.
The entertainment is always a major drawcard with any event and this year would be no exception, she says.
Acts to perform included popular bands Kokomo and The BeatGirls, which are favourite Kiwi performers renowned for getting people's toes tapping.