If you are a food stylist, food blogger, gourmet chef, caffeine junkie or just a keen foodie, you definitely are more worried about your salad being finely chopped than your appearance. To keep up with your food cravings there are these street food fairs, wine tasting events and food festivals in Hamilton. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in Hamilton and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the Hamilton.
Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in Hamilton.
## Food & Drinks Events in Hamilton - **Event Name**: Gourmet in the Gardens - OPENING NIGHT - **Description**: ๐ฟโจ OPENING NIGHT โ GOURMET IN THE GARDENS! โจ๐ฟ Weโre back! Join us for the opening night of Gourmet in the Gardens on the beautiful Rhododendron Lawn at Hamilton Gardens. ๐ธ ๐ An incredible line-up of food trucks ๐ถ Live local musician ๐ Kidsโ games and pl - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/gourmet-in-the-gardens-opening-night/200030772611839 - **Venue**: Cobham Drive, Hamilton, New Zealand 3216 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMmZiZDczMmRlNThmNzAyYmYyNjExZWFkMDc1MWEzZDQwNzIzYjg2NmE1Y2FjOWU2YjlhMWNkMDQ5NDEwNzVhZS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3OTExMjUxOTk.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks, Music, trips-adventures, Entertainment, Kids - **Event Name**: Waikato Christmas Market 2026 - **Description**: Waikato's very own Christmas market returns 9am - 3pm on Saturday, 5th December 2026. The market features a gorgeous selection of quality artisan goods and beautifully handcrafted gifts, fine art, skincare, wooden toys, leatherware, candles, fresh food an - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 171 - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am โ Sat Dec 05 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/waikato-christmas-market-2026/200030506464013 - **Venue**: The Barn, Claudelands Events Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81OTBkNmI4M2FmN2RjMzFiN2ZiMTI3NmMyZDEzOWFmNGZkYWEwZjhkOTc4OTZjOGNlMGFjNDg5MzI1MzZkZWE5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzI4Nzg3MQ.avif - **Categories**: art, christmas, kids, christmas-markets-and-fairs, workshops, fine-arts, holiday - **Event Name**: Light Party - Light It Up | Rototuna North - **Description**: It's that time of year again, Hamilton! Light Party is BACK for 2026, and you're invited! ๐ If you're looking for a fun, safe, and free event for the whole whaanau this 31st of October, this is the place to be! Join us at Rototuna North from 4pm to 6pm f - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 16 - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 04:00 pm โ Sat Oct 31 2026 at 06:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/light-party-light-it-up-rototuna-north/200030784056334 - **Venue**: 79 North City Rd, Rototuna North, Hamilton 3281, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9mMDFhMjAxZGI3YzM3MWY3ZDZmYTliODAxN2RmYjc2Y2E0MDRhOTZkMGQyZWY5OTIzODY0ZWJkN2U5ZDk3NzllLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzI4MzgzOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTI3MTI2Mw.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, kids - **Event Name**: COMEDY THEATRE DINNER - SAT. 19 DEC - **Description**: A great night out to celebrate the festive season. COMEDY DINNER THEATRE - ALLO ALLO - Saturday 19 Dec 2026 Selling fast - Book your seats now! You are invited to an evening of laughter, intrigue and classic comedy with our Allo โAllo Comedy Dinner on Sat - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 06:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/comedy-theatre-dinner-sat-19-dec/200030740900137 - **Venue**: Zenders - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMDdiYmNkOTBiNjVmMjcyZmM0ZmQ1OWVjYTI1NjUxMzcyYjk3ZjE4ZGNhOGVmOGJlZWFkOWU1MWZlMGY0YmFkNy1yaW1nLXcxMTIyLWgxNDAyLWRjZjhlOGQ4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzkwNDI2NTU3.avif - **Categories**: comedy, Art, Theatre, Workshops, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Karwa Chauth 2026 - **Description**: ๐ธโจ KARWA CHAUTH 2026 โจ๐ธ Celebrate the beautiful festival of Karwa Chauth with love, tradition, togetherness and happiness! โค๏ธ๐ We warmly invite all ladies to join us for a wonderful afternoon filled with festive spirit and celebrations. ๐ Date: Thursda - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 26 - **Date**: Thu Oct 29 2026 at 12:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/karwa-chauth-2026/200030619030328 - **Venue**: Fraser Tech Rugby Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83NWUwNGI5OGRkNjBiMzQxYWFlN2RiNDBlMWRmZTE0YzU1Y2YxY2M5ZjQ3ZDUyMTM0OTU0YjlkN2MwNzdjNmMwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmODk4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgwNjkyMTc.avif - **Categories**: sports, festivals ## Trending Events in Hamilton - **Event Name**: Raglan Arts Weekend this Labour Weekend in October - **Description**: Join us over Labour Weekend for the Raglan Arts Weekend 2026, our much anticipated annual open studio art event.ย The Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW), now in its 16th year, draws thousands of art aficionados from across the country who come to g - **Venue**: Raglan Arts Centre and locations around Whaingaroa-Raglan - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a20f04e32ce0.jpg - **Event Name**: Macy Gray - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsMacy Gray has 14 upcoming events. - **Venue**: The Factory - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fa50b6b0c4110bc7e783ea3ab8412d7925d78b268080cc74a6d6640bf150ba56-rimg-w1024-h576-dce9ebed-gmir.jpg?v=1784615015 - **Event Name**: ๐โจ Waikato Diwali Mela 2026 โจ๐ - **Description**: The Indian Cultural Society (Waikato) Inc. is delighted to invite you to the 36th Waikato Diwali Mela 2026, celebrating the Festival of Lights in the heart of Hamilton! ๐ Saturday, 31 October 2026 ๐ 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM ๐ Innes Common, Hamilton Lake ๐๏ธ FREE - **Venue**: Innes Common, Hamilton Lake - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2515f8db5711163e1b7a1ede52a680c2702ec5ce1df1346efd7f0a24e40bb174-rimg-w1200-h634-dcf8e8b8-gmir?v=1788069208 - **Event Name**: Mike Love with support from Tiki Taane at The Yard RAGLAN - **Description**: Hawaiโi roots reggae artist Mike Love returns to New Zealand this October for a five-date solo headline tour, marking his first Aotearoa run in support of new music and setting the stage for his upcoming appearances alongside Katchafire on their Revival W - **Venue**: The Yard Music Cafe & Bar - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8c7900db1d5b0260a2417345568f50687021106a927c0b8271532a8f7dd117d2-rimg-w1200-h628-dc081818-gmir?v=1787265417 - **Event Name**: Bjรถrn Again - Hamilton, NZ - The World's No.1 ABBA Show - **Description**: Hamilton, get ready to party with BJรRN AGAIN! The only ABBA-endorsed tribute show hits the stage for one spectacular night that is bound to be a Super Trouper celebration of ABBAโs timeless discography. This internationally acclaimed show brings the gl - **Venue**: BNZ Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a990488b6c8af12c34b7bd3c902a93f5f00a92591b50aef80bc9e2499797cc5e-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1787776198 - **Event Name**: Equifest 2026 - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE!๐ด Equifest is heading to Hamilton 16 - 18 October 2026 for three days of unmissable equine fun, inspiring crowds with educational seminars, fierce competition and spectacular Nightshows. You can also shop till you drop with avenues of exhi - **Venue**: Claudelands Event Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/488e27089777bb3da7fa35b086aa80ea6e133236dbe3f356b5d33dede5b29966-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787438758 - **Event Name**: Home Brew | Presents Last Week | Hamilton - **Description**: Home Brew are back on the road this October and November with the Last Week Tour. Following their sold-out Auckland Town Hall show, the iconic hip-hop group will perform the legendary EP live in full, alongside fan favourites from across their career. We - **Venue**: BNZ Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/23c94496671c9daea275680f63389d63e268f226854a84aa6db7a9a6f2c1e508-rimg-w1200-h630-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788435394 - **Event Name**: Waikato Dusshera Garba Night 26 - **Description**: โจ WAIKATO DUSSEHRA & GARBA 2026 โจ Celebrate the victory of good over evil, culture, community & togetherness! ๐ณ๐ฟ Get ready, Hamilton! ๐ฅ We are bringing you an evening filled with #Ramleela, Garba, Dance, Music, delicious Food and festive celebrati - **Venue**: K'aute Pasifika Trust - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/820f6466f0c9cc46789429ab48312eb4452030cc8d7cef141889f4815e88a312-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc080808-gmir?v=1788069223 - **Event Name**: Bjorn Again: ABBA FOREVER TOUR - **Description**: InformationAll Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access ti - **Venue**: BNZ Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/89dacd0e6d638576ac452fcadbbd2b67099db9f07ecb165a5104733872b3730d-rimg-w1024-h576-dc31162e-gmir.jpg?v=1777062133 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Hamilton](https://allevents.in/hamilton/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Hamilton](https://allevents.in/hamilton/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in October in Hamilton](https://allevents.in/hamilton/food-drinks--october) - [Food & Drinks Events in November in Hamilton](https://allevents.in/hamilton/food-drinks--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Hamilton? - **A:** Gourmet in the Gardens - OPENING NIGHT (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm at Cobham Drive, Hamilton, New Zealand 3216), Waikato Christmas Market 2026 (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am at The Barn, Claudelands Events Centre), Light Party - Light It Up | Rototuna North (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 04:00 pm at 79 North City Rd, Rototuna North, Hamilton 3281, New Zealand), COMEDY THEATRE DINNER - SAT. 19 DEC (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at Zenders), Karwa Chauth 2026 (Thu Oct 29 2026 at 12:30 pm at Fraser Tech Rugby Club). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Hamilton in October 2026? - **A:** Gourmet in the Gardens - OPENING NIGHT (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm at Cobham Drive, Hamilton, New Zealand 3216), Light Party - Light It Up | Rototuna North (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 04:00 pm at 79 North City Rd, Rototuna North, Hamilton 3281, New Zealand), Karwa Chauth 2026 (Thu Oct 29 2026 at 12:30 pm at Fraser Tech Rugby Club). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Hamilton? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Hamilton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Food & Drinks events in Hamilton? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Food & Drinks events in Hamilton? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Hamilton include Cobham Drive, Hamilton, New Zealand 3216, The Barn, Claudelands Events Centre, 79 North City Rd, Rototuna North, Hamilton 3281, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Hamilton? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Hamilton include Gourmet in the Gardens, Waikato Festive Markets, Activate Church Hamilton. - **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available? - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Food & Drinks events in Hamilton? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Hamilton. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Food & Drink events from nearby cities - [Food & Drink events in Cambridge](https://allevents.in/cambridge-nz/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Huntly](https://allevents.in/huntly-wk/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Te Kauwhata](https://allevents.in/te-kauwhata/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Tokoroa](https://allevents.in/tokoroa/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Pukekohe East](https://allevents.in/pukekohe-east/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Tauranga](https://allevents.in/tauranga/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Drury](https://allevents.in/drury-au/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Papakura](https://allevents.in/papakura/food-drinks)