Wine and food festival in Waikato

The Waikato Events Centre in Brooklyn Rd, Hamilton is the venue for a food and wine festival that features international food.

As well as sampling food and beverages, patrons can check out the ice carving and butter sculptures, watch well-known chefs present popular dishes, and see the Grand Prix gastronomic, the big Waiters' Race, or the BBQ King cook-off competition. Entertainment and activities for the whole family are also promised.

The event runs 10am-10pm on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8, and 9am-5pm on Sunday, May 9.

Contact: (07) 855 9075; 025 650 2848

www.ifwf.co.nz