Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival 2024

The highlight of the local summer event calendar, the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival, is happening on Saturday, 13th January 2024 at the Uretara Domain, Katikati from noon til 6pm.

Expect great food, the best wines, lively entertainment, excellent company, product displays, kitchen demonstrations and children's attractions in the tree-lined Uretara Domain in Katikati, the Avocado Capital of New Zealand.

The festival is family-friendly with activities for the kids, along with avocado-inspired cooking demonstrations in the kitchen gazebo and a diverse range of avocado-themed food and beverage vendors on site.

Reggae-inspired band, The Black Seeds, well known for rocking dance floors with their raw energy and good vibes is the headline act for the festival.

Described by Clash Music as “one of the best live reggae acts on the planet”, The Black Seeds have numerous sold-out tours behind them and have performed at the world’s leading festivals. The Black Seeds eight-piece live show seamlessly blends funk, soul, dub and Afrobeat into their reggae foundation, along with their own South Pacific influences. With over 63 million Spotify streams since 2015, their music continues to connect with audiences young and old around the world.

Rounding out the line-up of non-stop live music is Midnight Fizz and Jacob Scott.

Ticketing
Early Bird Ticket are on sale now for $45 per person. 
Children under 18 are FREE.
You can get your tickets here.

For more infomation, check out the we on the event here: www.katikatiavofest.co.nz.

Overnight parking will be available at the local Katikati Primary school again for 2023! Your furry friends are allowed on the grounds, but please clean up after them and make sure they are under control at all times.

Where is the parking? And when can I arrive/leave?

• Katikati Primary School, 28 Beach Road, Katikati.
• Please arrive after 4pm on Friday the 12th of January and you are welcome to stay until Sunday the 14th January until 11am.
• The gates will be manned up until approximately 8.30pm Friday evening and then again from 8.30am Saturday morning.
• Please carry the correct amount of cash, we may not have change available.
• As the toilets will not be open, all vehicles must be self contained.  Dogs are allowed on the grounds however we do ask that all doggie doos' be picked up.

How much does it cost?

• The cost per night is $10 per camper. All proceeds will go to Katikati Primary School.

Do I need to book?

• No need to book, but please have correct cash available to pay for the parking. Event tickets can be bought on the day at the gate.
• Looking forward to seeing you all there for this amazing local event!