Harvest Hawke's Bay Wine and Food Festival

08/06/2026

🎵🎙️We're starting our entertainment line-up on a smooth note.
Steve Carlin returns to Harvest Hawke's Bay this November, bringing his signature blend of jazz, swing and soulful Motown classics back to our stage.
The perfect soundtrack to ease into your first glass of the day and settle into an afternoon of fabulous wine and food.
Stay tuned as we reveal more of this year's entertainment line-up.

Steve Carlin - Crooner Hawke's Bay New Zealand Hawke's Bay Wine Love Havelock North Hastings NZ Hastings District Council - Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Heretaunga Napier City Council - Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri

31/05/2026

Rolling in with your self-contained motorhome or caravan?
Turn Harvest Hawke’s Bay into the ultimate weekend escape with our dedicated riverside parking option.
Settle in for a two-night stay, enjoy the comfort of your own setup, then take the shuttle down the road to the festival for a day of fine wine, great food and good company.
👉 Sites are limited, and bookings are essential through our website: https://www.harvesthawkesbay.com/location-and-transport

Hawke's Bay Wine Hawke's Bay New Zealand Hastings NZ Napier City Council - Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Inc - NZMCA

25/05/2026

👑 This King’s Birthday Weekend, treat yourself to a royal tour of Hawke’s Bay - cycling between cellar doors, lingering over long lunches, and discovering why Hawke’s Bay is one of only 12 Great Wine Capitals in the world.
Stay the weekend with our accommodation partners, Scenic Hotel Te Pania, Napier and Quest Apartment Hotels in Hastings.
Then consider this your official royal reminder to return in November for Harvest Hawke's Bay - where the region’s best food, wine and music come together all in one stunning location.
👉 Plan your royal weekend here: https://www.hawkesbaynz.com/
🎟️Get your Harvest Hawke's Bay Tickets: https://www.harvesthawkesbay.com/

📷 Askerne Winery, Black Barn Vineyards Oak Estate Wines, Cellar Door and Kitchen, Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market

Hawke's Bay New Zealand Hawke's Bay Wine Hastings NZ Napier City Council - Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri

20/05/2026

Yay! It's International Chardonnay Day!

Hawke's Bay is widely regarded as the spiritual home of New Zealand Chardonnay, and we’re pretty spoiled for choice when it comes to exceptional pours.

Whether you prefer your Chardonnay rich and buttery or fresh and vibrant, there’s a style for every kind of Chardonnay lover.

So grab a bottle of your favourite Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay and give a cheers to Chardonnay today!

📷 Credit: Nice shot Te Mata Estate Winery👍

Hawke's Bay New Zealand Hawke's Bay Wine Love Havelock North Hastings NZ

15/05/2026

🍾 🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️Congratulations to everyone who walked, jogged and ran in today’s Hawkes Bay Marathon . What a fantastic effort across the course.

Now it’s time to slow the pace and enjoy everything Hawke’s Bay does best - exceptional wine, great food and warm hospitality. Spend the rest of your weekend exploring the region’s cellar doors and local eateries. You’ve earned it! 🍷🍽️

And if today reminded you how good Hawke’s Bay is, we’d love to welcome you back for Harvest Hawke’s Bay this November - https://www.harvesthawkesbay.com/

Hawke's Bay Wine Hawke's Bay New Zealand Napier City Council - Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri Hastings NZ

14/05/2026

If you’ve ever been on a Harvest Hawke’s Bay shuttle, you’ll know that singalongs are optional, however a carefree day out is guaranteed! 😉

Shuttles depart from Napier, Hastings and Havelock North. Pre-booking is easy, essential and includes your return journey!

🚌Book online today: https://www.harvesthawkesbay.com/location-and-transport

Gather your group and settle in for the ride (possibly with a few singalongs on the way).

Hawke's Bay Wine Hawke's Bay New Zealand Hastings NZ Napier City Council - Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri Love Havelock North

11/05/2026

Cheers to all the fabulous Mothers, and friends of other Mothers, who were entered into our Mother’s Day competition!
We’ve drawn the winner, but if you missed out, make sure you don’t miss out on tickets for the festival. They’re getting snapped up fast!
👉 Gather your crew, make the most of our group discount (10+ people) and start planning a fabulous weekend for Harvest Hawke’s Bay 2026.
🎟️Get your tickets here: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/harvest-hawkes-bay-food-wine-festival/hastings

Hawke's Bay New Zealand Hawke's Bay Wine Love Havelock North Hastings NZ
Napier City Council - Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri

05/05/2026

Here’s to all the fabulous mother figures who bring people together, lift the mood and know how to celebrate in style!🥂
Give them a shoutout below and tell us which Harvest style suits them best for the chance to WIN two General Admission tickets to Harvest Hawke’s Bay. Are they…
🍷 The wine lover
🍽 The foodie
🎶 The dance floor star
🌞 The sunshine socialiser

Harvest Hawke’s Bay 2026:
📅 Saturday, 21 November
📍 Tuki Tuki Valley, Havelock North

T&Cs:
- Entrants must be 18 years or over.
- Competition closes 5pm, Sunday 10 May 2026.
- Winner will be drawn at random and contacted via DM.
- Prize does not include travel or accommodation.
- Prize not refundable or transferable for cash.
- This competition is not associated with Meta.




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HARVEST Hawkes Bay Food & Wine Festival, HARVEST Hawke's Bay ..., Tuki Tuki Valley, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne, 21 November 2026,

30/04/2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL SAUVIGNON BLANC DAY!

Today we’re raising a glass to the talented Hawke’s Bay winemakers who pour their passion into every bottle of sauvignon.

👇What's your go-to Hawke's Bay sauvignon?

Want to spend the day tasting wines from 18 Hawke’s Bay wineries all in one place? Secure your ticket to Harvest Hawke’s Bay 2026 and join us for a true celebration of the region.
Tickets: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/harvest-hawkes-bay-food-wine-festival/hastings

Hawke's Bay New Zealand Hawke's Bay Wine Hastings NZ Love Havelock North
Napier isite Visitor Information Centre

14/12/2025

Wishing you all a happy holiday season ahead with maybe the odd drop of Hawke’s Bay wine 😉

We’ll be taking a moment to soak up the sunshine and then it’s straight into planning next year’s festival 🍷🎶🍔

If you aren’t already, sign up to be a Friend of Harvest at harvesthawkesbay.com for 2026 presale details coming soon in the new year 🎉

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Hawke's Bay Wine
Hawke's Bay New Zealand
Napier City Council - Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri
Hastings NZ