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: 38 - **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**: 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**: 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**: 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**: Mortal Combat Fight Night 2026 - **Description**: MORTAL COMBAT FIGHT NIGHT 2026 SAT 7 NOV: Doors open 3pm. First fight at 4pm sharp. * DO NOT PURCHASE ANY ONLINE TICKETS OR LIVESTREAM LINKS AS THESE ARE ALL SCAMS AND FAKE PAGES. LIMITED RINGSIDE TABLES: * $500 per table of 10 people (no requesting extr - **Venue**: Whakatane War Memorial Sports Stadium, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ed2fb0cc61074f84de81bb1cc9a68c81f2dbe081d3bc39b9e6a25f216b169263-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc080808-gmir?v=1788637653 - **Event Name**: Ride The Runway 2026 - **Description**: Ride the runway, enjoy a free BBQ sausage and check out Dusty The Airplane! Based on the success of this event over the past three years, we are again offering the options of ride the full runway OR ride, scoot or walk half the runway for our younger com - **Venue**: Whakatane Airport - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4568f60a35e4c6fd29b34964c31a2ebd057f3699a4d8da2bb53f97d6f745b7bd-rimg-w848-h841-dc080808-gmir?v=1788453195 - **Event Name**: It's in the Ballot - East Cape Electorate - IN Studio - **Description**: 'It's in the Ballot' takes the format of the Kiwi TV classic 'It's in the Bag' game show and puts a political twist to it. Contestants of 'It's in the Bag' become political candidates in 'It's in the Ballot' Meet the Candidates. Candidates choose a numbe - **Venue**: Short Street,Whakatāne,3120,NZ - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b8e0f35b3d6d62adf1bce2e592076fb20902f666783e0aa8b278fe10875e96b0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080828-gmir?v=1792735109 - **Event Name**: The Dried Petal shed Pop ins - **Description**: LONG WEEKEND POP-IN AT THE DRIED PETAL SHED Ever wondered what goes on in the shed? This long weekend, I’m opening the doors for you to pop in, have a play with the flowers and make yourself something little to take home. A little posy in a vessel for - **Venue**: 1170 Braemar Road, Whakatane, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/63bd432489fb15e330d7773eed151b5a135b2729802df7441e251b5167d7e08d-rimg-w960-h1248-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1792703696 - **Event Name**: Dying to Know: Monthly Hui - **Description**: A warm, welcoming space to talk about death, dying and grief. Facilitated by Ngā Pou Herenga with the kōrero led by the group. Come along for a heartfelt, open conversation over a cup of tea. All are welcome - just show up on the day. - **Venue**: Pou Whakaaro, 1 Bracken Street (opposite Mitre10) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/80151858c0e8484afbcf3eb9c387c329fff5058d835a6c0f965b772637cb6739-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8e8d8-gmir?v=1792735107 - **Event Name**: Bossit Business Start-up Road Show - BOP Edition - **Description**: Four evenings across the Bay of Plenty for anyone thinking about starting a business. Practical, plain English, and free to attend — places are limited. 90 minutes of practical tools, Q & A session included. Meet Your Roadshow Hosts Miriam Hewson an - **Venue**: Top Shelf Function Room Whakatane - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fe82849f13b8ee0d9178707d094a83cd4bc85f2f977c3c7f95138a5b5e83d0e9-rimg-w1200-h675-dc282868-gmir?v=1792735105 - **Event Name**: November Voices Choir - The Grand Finale! - **Description**: On November 2nd we will have a 'Grand Finale' Voices session to celebrate seven years of singing together! Not only will our November Voices Community Choir session be our last Voices sing-a-long for 2026, but it will also be our last Voices session for - **Venue**: The Comm. - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/265060c691a27e9d0ecdb5bc3bfdccb1b2bb447dca157853800ac6f28e4fd6c7-rimg-w697-h440-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1792735070 ## 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 October in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/food-drinks--october) - [Food & Drinks Events in November in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/food-drinks--november) ## 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), 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 today October 24, 2026? - **A:** Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - Saturday & Sunday (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am at Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Whakatane this weekend October 23–25, 2026? - **A:** Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - Saturday & Sunday (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am at Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Whakatane in October 2026? - **A:** Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - Saturday & Sunday (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am at Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road). - **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, 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, 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)