Hot Water Beach near Hahei on the Coromandel Pensinsula. Photo / Alex Robinson
Next Saturday kicks off with a celebration of good food, music and canned beer from craft brewers Garage Project, Three Boys, Good George, Hot Water Brewing Co and more, with soul-powered funk from Hipstamatics.
Saturday November 21, 2-7pm. Sea Breeze Holiday Park, 1043 Tairua-Whitianga Rd, Hot Water Beach.
A free family event to raise funds for the community library, with over 120 stalls of produce craft, and more.
January 5, Kotare Domain, Pa Road, Hahei.
The annual fundraiser for the Area School, with all the great stalls, rides, games, food and more you'd expect in a country community.
Jan 8, Buffalo Beach Reserve, Whitianga.
This one is for Whenuakite School, with great country stalls. Catch the Whitianga Ferry from Whitianga to Ferry Landing to make a day of it.
January 4, 9am-3pm. Central Reserve, Cooks Beach.
Every Sunday through the summer this has the best of local organic produce, home made goodies and crafts.
Sundays, 9.30am-1pm, Gumtown Hall, Tairua.
Keep an eye on summer updates at allaboutwhitianga.co.nz.
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