Hastings Blossom Festival

Events

Hot Pink opening night cocktail party featuring the best of Hawke's Bay rose/blush wines, with live music. 6pm - 8.30pm on Friday, September 10th. Come dressed in pink and be in for a prize. Held in the fantastic Opera House Plaza with its retractable and translucent roof. Light nibbles provided as part of the ticket price. Bar operating. Bookings open in July, 2010. Bookings through TicketDirect at http://www.ticketdirect.co.nz/ or phone 0800 4TICKET (0800 224 224) Details to be confirmed

Hawke’s Bay Olive Festival A one day festival celebra

ting all things olive, this was a great hit last year. With free entry, free parking and free tastings, this is your opportunity to see and taste all Hawke’s Bay’s olive oils, table olives and olive products.

Details to be confirmed

Blossom Dance Featuring the sound of the Hawke's Bay Jazz Club Big Band. Dance the night away on one of the best dance floors in the country. A light supper provided. Saturday, 18 September 8pm Assembly Room, Hawke's Bay Opera House, Hastings.

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The Proms Always a favourite, this afternoon concert brings together favourite songs, flag waving, and great music from the Hastings Citizens’ Band and their guests. This year it moves to a new venue at Lindisfarne College. Sunday 20September. 2pm – 4pm Performing Arts Centre, Lindisfarne College, 600 Pakowhai Road, Hastings. $15 adults; $40 for family of 4. Bookings open in July. Tickets through Denton Wyatt – booksellers and Lotto shop, 231 Heretaunga Street East. Phone 06 878 4752.

Free Festival Fireworks Finale at Windsor Park The evening kicks off at 6.30pm with live music. Food and drinks stalls will be provided so you can settle in to listen to the band. Once it gets dark, (about 7.00pm), a spectacular fireworks display soars into the night sky accompanied by a music-track orchestrated to match the fireworks. The festival goes out with a bang! And, because of the support of Hawke’s Bay Today and Radio Network, it’s free! Sunday 19 September. 6.00pm Fireworks at 7.00pm Windsor Park, Windsor Avenue, Hastings. Free parking in the Splash Planet carpark and in surrounding streets. Free Entry.