Taikura Fete

15/11/2025

Fabulous finds at the Taikura Fête today!

On until 3pm today, Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, 505 Nelson St North, Hastings

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15/11/2025

Nau mai, haere mai!

Join us at the Taikura Fête today for food, festivity and fun! Gates open 10 am.

Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, 505 Nelson St Nth, Hastings.

All welcome!

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14/11/2025

Fête day is tomorrow! Read on for everything you need to know to prepare for a magical day out.

When and where:

✨ Sunday 16th November, 10am – 3pm
✨ Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, 505 Nelson Street North, Hastings

What you need to know:

🚶‍♀️Walk or carpool with friends if possible, to reduce parking congestion. Access is via the main gate on Nelson St.

♻️ The Taikura Fête is a low waste event, and we encourage you to bring a water bottle, a reusable coffee cup, and plate and cutlery if you can!

🔎 Take a look at the map and plan your day!

Ways to pay:

💵 Food – cash

🫘Children’s Activities and the Children’s Café – magic beans (these can be purchased with cash or Eftpos at the entrance and inside the event)

💵💳 Stallholders – mostly cash, a few will have Eftpos as well

✨Cash can be withdrawn at the Fête, but we encourage you to bring some with you to reduce wait times.

And lastly, please bring a warm smile for our school whānau who have worked so hard to bring the Fête to life.

We look forward to welcoming you tomorrow!

13/11/2025

🧡 Just two days to go until the Taikura Fête! 🧡

⬇️ Mark yourself as "going" and help spread the word ⬇️

Send a message to learn more

13/11/2025

✨ Taikura Market Artisans ✨

Hand dipped beeswax candles, natural toys, beautiful macrame, and handcrafted kitchen and jewellery pieces — all thoughtfully made by talented local artisans.
🕯️ Hōhepa – Find crafts made from natural materials in Hōhepa work studios and stock up on beeswax candles, colourful socks, wooden toys, woven products, native trees and many more crafts.
Hōhepa Hawkes Bay
🍴 Pepper and Pearls – Acacia hardwood pepper and salt grinders, Kampot pepper, and cultured pearl jewellery — practical, elegant, and perfect for gifting.
http://www.pepperandpearls.co.nz/
🌿 Knotted for You – Handcrafted macrame for the home, including wall and plant hangings, keychains, and other unique handmade items.
Join us for a day of creativity, community and magic at the Taikura Fête:
🎪 Sunday 16 November, 10am – 3pm
📍 Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, 505 Nelson Street North, Hastings


Pepper and Pearls

12/11/2025

✨🫘 Magic beans 🫘 ✨

Children’s activities at the Taikura Fête are paid for using “magic beans” – our special Fête currency for tamariki. Children love to take charge of their bag of beans and make the decisions about how to spend them!

Children’s activities cost between 1 and 5 magic beans and there are over 20 different activities – here are some example costs, to help you plan your bean buying:

🫘 Jousting – 1 magic bean
🫘 Crystal Panning – 2 magic beans
🫘 Coconut Shy – 3 magic beans
🫘 Flower Garlands – 4 magic beans
🫘 Children's Shop (9 years and under) – 5 magic beans

You can purchase magic beans in bags of 8 ($10), 18 ($20), and 28 ($30), using cash or Eftpos, at the front gate and inside the Fête.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Taikura Fête:
✨ Sunday 16th November, 10am – 3pm
✨ Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, 505 Nelson Street North, Hastings

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11/11/2025

✨ Taikura Market Artisans ✨

Every stall tells a story. These artisans bring handcrafted homewares to nurturing herbal blends and locally made fashion.

👗 Blooms are Pretty – Handmade clothing and accessories created with love right here in Hastings. Each piece is beautifully tailored and unique — timeless treasures that celebrate slow fashion and local artistry.


🏡 Qwerky Home – Discover ecofelt growbags and totes, alongside handcrafted ceramic dipping bowls and art. Thoughtfully made and beautifully practical — perfect for home, garden, and gifting.

🌿 Persephone Potions – Handcrafted herbal teas, tinctures, and balms made with organic and locally sourced ingredients. Each small-batch potion is designed to support wellbeing and nurture the body and spirit.
https://www.persephonepotions.com/

Join us for a day of creativity, community and magic at the Taikura Fête:
🎪 Sunday 16 November, 10am – 3pm
📍 Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, 505 Nelson Street North, Hastings

09/11/2025

✨ The countdown is on - just one week to go until the Taikura Fête! ✨

Get a glimpse of the food, festivity and fun on offer.


📢 sound on

📹 Thanks to Taikura parents Skye Clark and Steve Butler for the video.

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We look forward to welcoming you to the Taikura Fête:
✨ Sunday 16th November, 10am – 3pm
✨ Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, 505 Nelson Street North, Hastings

08/11/2025

✨ Taikura Market Artisans ✨

Some of our most loved Fête regulars return again this year — bringing their personal brand of creativity. Each of these makers is known for their beautiful work and loyal following.

🌸 Earth and Ease Creative – Discover upcycled fashion, homewares, and one of a kind crafts, all naturally dyed using plants and flowers. Each piece carries the soft, earthy tones of botanical colour — a true expression of slow, sustainable beauty.
https://felt.co.nz/shop/earthandease

💎 Lush – Fashion and silver jewellery designed to add a touch of elegance and flair. Whether you’re searching for a special piece or a gift that shines, you’ll find something to love at this stunning stall.


🌈 Dye4U – Locally hand dyed tie dye clothing for all ages — hoodies, T-shirts, dresses, and more! Bright, joyful colours to bring a smile and a splash of fun to everyday life.

Join us for a day of creativity, community and magic at the Taikura Fête:
🎪 Sunday 16 November, 10am – 3pm
📍 Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, 505 Nelson Street North, Hastings

07/11/2025

✨ Taikura Fête highlight: Mrs Pockets ✨

This Fête favourite is back once again - the Taikura take on a traditional lucky dip.

Mrs Pockets' cape is packed with treasures for children, thanks to whanau from our kindergarten who stock the pockets with beautiful hand crafted items. Children might pull out a felted gnome, embroidered bag, a crystal, or other delightful treasure to take home.

Mrs Pockets will be roving the grounds of Taikura all Fête day, or until sold out. Look for her bright cape and even brighter smile.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Taikura Fête:
✨ Sunday 16th November, 10am – 3pm
✨ Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, 505 Nelson Street North, Hastings


📸 Thanks to Neil Foxcroft Photography

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06/11/2025

✨ Taikura Market Artisans ✨

Browse a world of hand painted miniature animals, tiny bee bowls, or imaginative wool felted craft - weaving storytelling and beauty, as these three artisans celebrate the joy of handmade art.

🌿 The Rooky Wood – A whimsical collection honouring the humble folk, wild plants, and animals of Aotearoa. Explore small paintings, brooches, baskets, drawings, and stories inspired by brambles, hedgerows, and the often-overlooked beauty of the natural world.
https://www.therookywood.com/

🎨 Textures by Erica – Discover handcrafted paint kits and small textured artworks designed to spark creativity and bring a little calm into your day. Each piece is a celebration of texture, mindfulness, and the beauty of slow art.
https://texturesbyerica.com/

🐑 Soft Earth Art – Wool needle-felted art and Waldorf-inspired crafts that capture the simplicity and wonder of nature. Soft natural fibres and gentle colours come together to evoke warmth, imagination, and peaceful connection.

Join us for a day of creativity, community and magic at the Taikura Fête:
🎪 Sunday 16 November, 10am – 3pm
📍 Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, 505 Nelson Street North, Hastings

05/11/2025

🍰 Tempt your taste buds at the Taikura Fête 🍰

We will have an array of delicious food at the Fête this year. From tasty pakoras and nachos, to a classic sausage sizzle, fresh salad, Devonshire Tea, or a sweet treat from our famous cake stall, there is something for everyone.

We hear that waffles are making a comeback, and the popular toffee apples are sure to sell out!

♻The Taikura Fête is a low waste event, and we encourage you to bring a water bottle to refill at our water stations, a reusable coffee cup, and plate and cutlery if you can!

💵 All food sales are cash only, except the Children's Cafe which is paid for using the Fête currency "magic beans".

We look forward to welcoming you to the Taikura Fête:
✨ Sunday 16th November, 10am – 3pm
✨ Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, 505 Nelson Street North, Hastings

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