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 Whakatane. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in Whakatane and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the Whakatane.
Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in Whakatane.
## Food & Drinks Events in Whakatane - **Event Name**: Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - Saturday & Sunday - **Description**: 🎉 Ōhiwa Flavours Festival 2026 🍴🌊🍻 Join us this Labour Weekend for three unforgettable days of food, flavour, music and waterfront vibes at Wharfside, Ōhope! The Ōhiwa Flavours Festival is a new celebration of the people, produce and hospitality that ma - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 37 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 09:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/Ōhiwa-flavours-festival-saturday-and-sunday/200030605486830 - **Venue**: Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80NTJlMmUxYzJiYWQ4NGM2NWMyNDJjYTI5ZjgzZGM1MDRmY2UzNjYwYTI5NjE4ZjIxOGY5YTkyZTVhODE1YjgwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzI4ODg3OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODU0MjY5OQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, live-music, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals - **Event Name**: Banquet Sur Le Port (Feast on the Wharf) - Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - **Description**: 🍷 Banquet Sur Le Port | Friday 23 October 2026 🌊✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavour, music and waterfront hospitality at Banquet Sur Le Port, an exclusive dining experience and the opening event of the Ōhiwa Flavours Festival. Set against - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 46 - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 05:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/banquet-sur-le-port-feast-on-the-wharf-Ōhiwa-flavours-festival/200030605240305 - **Venue**: Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8wNDBmMjBhYWUyNDExMmNlN2EyMTg3MDJmMWM2MDYwZmY3ZmU1N2ZmOThjZWFlODE1MGZlNGQzMDYwZDBjNDFkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4NzhiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzUxNDY2NQ.avif - **Categories**: music, festivals, workshops, food-drinks, live-music, entertainment, music-festivals - **Event Name**: BINGO Night Fundraiser - **Description**: 🎉🍹 BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER! 🍹🎉 📅 Saturday 19 September 🚪 Doors Open: 6:30pm 🎱 Bingo Starts: 7:00pm 🎟️ $40 Entry Includes: ✅ 5 Bingo Rounds ✅ 3 Bingo Cards Per Round 💰 *Cash Prizes for Full House! 🎁 Raffles & Spot Prizes 🍔 Kai Available 🍹 Fully Lic - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:30 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/bingo-night-fundraiser/200030596863410 - **Venue**: 41 Gateway Dr, Coastlands, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9jMTdiMDQ3ZTVlMTljNTI1YjM4M2NlZjZhYWJmZTE4ZWU5MTBhOGE0ZjdkZGMzNzQ2YWJlNzNjYjlkZTljNGJlLXJpbWctdzg0Ni1oMzEwLWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3MzM3NjY4.avif - **Categories**: Nonprofit, Art, performances, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Local Wild Food Festival 2027 - **Description**: Local Wild Food Festival 2027 📅 Saturday, 13 March 2027 📍 Mahy Reserve, Ōhope Beach We’re still buzzing from the incredible 2026 festival — the flavours, the creativity, the wild ideas, and the amazing community that made it all happen! 🍴🔥🌿 And guess wh - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 130 - **Date**: Sat Mar 13 2027 at 12:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/local-wild-food-festival-2027/200029809988848 - **Venue**: Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jNTA1ZDc4NmQ0YjBiODk4NDNkNjEwOGUyMGViOWIwYTYyYzgyZTBlNjVmNDYyMmIwN2ZhNjRmOGRlNGZjMmUwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzYwNjA1OQ.avif - **Categories**: food-truck-festivals, festivals, food-drinks, calendar ## Trending Events in Whakatane - **Event Name**: How Will I Ever Get Through This? Community Keynote and Expo with Dr Lucy Hone - **Description**: Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect. For many of us, loss, disruption, and uncertainty aren’t occasional experiences—they are a part of everyday life. The Eastern Bay Community Foundation (EBCF), alongside our proud partners Gateway Funeral Serv - **Venue**: Liberty Centre, Whakatane - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c4b275403c8818d62d46d252579a0c7e372d0c0879f47bf969f611046a45d751-rimg-w1200-h675-dc686858-gmir?v=1787267599 - **Event Name**: Women in Business | Beyond the Hustle | Panel Event - **Description**: Join us for an evening of candid conversation with four remarkable women from very different walks of life, each bringing their own experiences, challenges and hard-earned insights to the table. We will discuss overcoming obstacles, life beyond the hustle - **Venue**: Top Shelf Function Room Whakatane - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5efc08eea8941122842268d75ddcc94efa68dbf71b45967abe905ca184f05a29-rimg-w1200-h527-dcf8e8e8-gmir?v=1788637678 - **Event Name**: Whakatane Saturday Night Market At The Hub - **Description**: 🌟 Whakatāne Saturday Night Market at Hub is coming this October 24, Labour Weekend 🌟 Looking for a fun night out with family and friends? Join us at the Whakatāne Saturday Night Market at The Hub for an evening full of great food, shopping, entertainment - **Venue**: The Hub, Whakatane, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/fc95b6673ec78bbee8d7178f474f1e75a00fa1fb02b8ccb952753496e5e59e85-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc080808-gmir?v=1787335812 - **Event Name**: The Dan Jam - **Description**: 🛼🛹 DAN JAM 🛹🛼 Come along to the Dan Jam and have a go learning to skate! 🛼🛹 In memory of our brother, Daniel Paul Henriksen Daniel passed suddenly last year. In his memory, we wish to continue his legacy of getting more kids off devices and into skating. - **Venue**: 1F McAlister St, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4495d47f003c6ace42210da4249e652a32d9aa63f00f1e5ce0b28da2af5f0c58-rimg-w540-h960-dcc8c8f8-gmir?v=1788660329 - **Event Name**: Muriwai Tournament 2026 - **Description**: Nau mai tauti mai e te whānau, Our annual iwi pā wars event is back for 2026! 🏀🏐🏉 📆FRIDAY 📍Ōpōtiki Memorial Park Muriwai Mokopuna - FREE for all tamariki and rangatahi to participate in a day of Sports, activities and scoring points for their Marae, h - **Venue**: War Memorial Park Opotiki - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/10c9944361ff4cb7d40e87ef8f44303f88cf11aa8f7dacb4e92487fe14b84361-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788506908 - **Event Name**: Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - Saturday & Sunday - **Description**: 🎉 Ōhiwa Flavours Festival 2026 🍴🌊🍻 Join us this Labour Weekend for three unforgettable days of food, flavour, music and waterfront vibes at Wharfside, Ōhope! The Ōhiwa Flavours Festival is a new celebration of the people, produce and hospitality that ma - **Venue**: Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/452e2e1c2bad84c65c242ca29f83dc504fce3660a29618f218f9a92e5a815b80-rimg-w1200-h600-dc288878-gmir?v=1788542699 - **Event Name**: Banquet Sur Le Port (Feast on the Wharf) - Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - **Description**: 🍷 Banquet Sur Le Port | Friday 23 October 2026 🌊✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavour, music and waterfront hospitality at Banquet Sur Le Port, an exclusive dining experience and the opening event of the Ōhiwa Flavours Festival. Set against - **Venue**: Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/040f20aae24112ce7a218702f1c6060ff7fe57ff98ceae8150fe4d3060d0c41d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0878b8-gmir?v=1787514665 - **Event Name**: Whakatane Pipe Bands Festival - **Description**: The Chance to see some Great pipe Bands of all Grades and all inclusive event for pipe bands to play and share their craft also for the public to enjoy both the scottish themed market and listen to bands starting with a Parade March at 10am in the sports - **Venue**: Whakatāne High School - Te Kura Tuarua ō Te Mānuka Tūtahi - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/591a709fb6cb17dd0a50ab4301853870c85fd97abd7d2f06cc102f6e8ad47893-rimg-w1054-h1492-dc080808-gmir?v=1788329374 - **Event Name**: You’re Invited: Caci Whakatāne Girls’ Night Out with Brodie Kane ✨ - **Description**: It’s time to get the girls together! 🥂✨ Join Caci Whakatāne for a Girls’ Night Out with the incredible Brodie Kane - an evening all about confidence, connection, skin and feeling your best. Expect honest conversations, plenty of laughs and a few fun sur - **Venue**: 45 The Strand, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/46aa6636f722e49246e883a35a8f3362dd25dc3991489666eaaf7d6d6da18f24-rimg-w1200-h628-dc081828-gmir?v=1788453200 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in September in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/food-drinks--september) - [Food & Drinks Events in October in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/food-drinks--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Whakatane? - **A:** Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - Saturday & Sunday (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am at Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road), Banquet Sur Le Port (Feast on the Wharf) - Ōhiwa Flavours Festival (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 05:30 pm at Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road), BINGO Night Fundraiser (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at 41 Gateway Dr, Coastlands, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand), Local Wild Food Festival 2027 (Sat Mar 13 2027 at 12:00 pm at Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach, New Zealand). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Whakatane this weekend September 18–20, 2026? - **A:** BINGO Night Fundraiser (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at 41 Gateway Dr, Coastlands, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Whakatane in September 2026? - **A:** BINGO Night Fundraiser (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at 41 Gateway Dr, Coastlands, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Whakatane? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Whakatane 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 Whakatane? - **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 Whakatane? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Whakatane include Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road, 41 Gateway Dr, Coastlands, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand, Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Whakatane? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Whakatane include Ōhiwa Flavours Festival, Stage Door Productions Charitable Trust, Local Wild Food Festival. - **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 Whakatane? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Whakatane. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Food & Drink events from nearby cities - [Food & Drink events in Te Puke](https://allevents.in/te-puke/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Tauranga](https://allevents.in/tauranga/food-drinks)