This is 'it!!!' - The event not to be missed - Love it! Cook it! Drink it! Bite it! Sing it! Catch it! This is it!! A successful recipe of fantastic food, wine, entertainment, fishing and friendly locals all mixed up together in the Bay of Islands.
'Catch it!' 2 days of fishing and fun on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd October 2010.
Saturday the 23rd October carries on the party, with 'it' Bay of Islands on the Village Green the central hub of Paihia. Showcasing top vineyards from Northland and New Zealand, a selection of Monteith's beer & cider, Northlands best foodies serving mouth watering delights ranging from salt and pepper calamari, sensational oyster shots to a mean curry.
Awesome entertainment all day with The Furious 3, then Kokomo leading up to the iconic band Dragon who are flying in from Australia to entertain you. If you want a break from the main stage check out the 'messy area'; the pie eating competition (you are in Pai-hia), tasting and scallop shucking competitions...to name a few!
The beauty of this festival is you can take in the whole 3 days, or if you just fancy some good wine, food and to sit back and be entertained just come along on the Saturday. Tickets are limited for the Saturday event.
Just 3 hours North of Auckland, 'it' Bay of Islands is within your reach. Rich in culture, history and natural resources, Paihia is the place of friendly locals, happy cafes and people enjoying life. There is an extensive range of accommodation and activities to suit all budgets so come on. - just book 'it'!
