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 Whangarei. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in Whangarei and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the Whangarei.
Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in Whangarei.
## Food & Drinks Events in Whangarei - **Event Name**: Toast on the Coast - **Description**: Set along the stunning Tutukaka Coast, beer and food festival is a celebration of regional flavour, creativity, and community. Powered by local event specialists Pillar Events, the festival brings together Northland’s top craft beer producers, epic food - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 07:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/toast-on-the-coast/200030593485525 - **Venue**: Marina Rd, Tutukaka, Whangarei 0173, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xZDllNmU5ZmU1NTIyYWRiMzE4ZDcyODI5NzFjODgxZGYzYWU3OWQ1NDY2NGE1NjMxYzVkYmIzMmY5ZDk3MTNiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQxMy1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzI4NjYyNQ.avif - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, food-drinks, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Marsden Cove Sunset Food Market - **Description**: 🌅 THE MARSDEN COVE SUNSET FOOD MARKET IS BACK! 🌅 We’re excited to announce that we’re kicking off another season of the Marsden Cove Sunset Market on Friday 2nd October! 🎉 📍 Marsden Cove Marina Lawn 📅 First Friday of every month ⏰ 4pm – 8pm Come along - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 155 - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/marsden-cove-sunset-food-market/200030742140715 - **Venue**: Marsden Cove Marina - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy85MmU0MWZhZDAzNGZkOGUzMjhjNzFmYTY2NDM0MjhiMzU3ODYzNzc4NTljNzkwZDQzNTYxNzI0ZTg1YjczYzE2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg0OC1kYzQ4NTg3OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDQ0MTk1NQ.avif - **Categories**: first-friday - **Event Name**: Ngunguru School Fundraiser Car Show - **Description**: Join us for a family fun day out at the Ngunguru School Car Show! Register to show off your classic or muscle cars here: https://events.humanitix.com/ngunguru-school-fundraiser-car-show-muscle-cars-and-classic-chrome/tickets Bring a koha (donation) to s - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 147 - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 12:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/ngunguru-school-fundraiser-car-show/200030593486940 - **Venue**: Ngunguru School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy81OGIzYmJjZDRhM2U0MjQ1YjI5YTkzMDBmMmMxNWQ1ODA3MTdlODVlOTg2NjQ3ZTc0MDJmMjgwN2IyZjdmZjJlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2OTctZGMxODE4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcyODY2NDk.avif - **Categories**: Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Ukulele Potluck Jam - **Description**: Looking for a relaxed, welcoming space to play music, meet people, and grow your love of ukulele? Come along to Jeannette's weekly Ukulele Potluck & Jam at Reyburn House Art Studio! 🗓 Every Tuesday 🕔 5pm – 6pm: Ukulele Potluck 🕕 6pm – 7pm: Ukulele Ja - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/ukulele-potluck-jam/200030726432130 - **Venue**: Reyburn House Art Studio Whangarei - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81MzcxMWZkZjhiZTBkNjhkNjEzNDc5NDg3M2E4OTk1NDNmNzlmNGRmOGZmZDhmMTBhYzdhYTBlN2IwNDI3YjUzLXJpbWctdzEwMTItaDcyMC1kY2Y4ZDhhOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDA5NDkzMA.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks, potluck, music, entertainment, art - **Event Name**: Parua Bay Long Weekend Markets! - **Description**: Join us at Parua Bay Market, held at the Parua Bay Community Hall, conveniently located next to the skateboard park and within easy walking distance for children and families to enjoy. Come enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly market featuring local stallhold - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 31 - **Date**: Mon Oct 26 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon Oct 26 2026 at 02:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/parua-bay-long-weekend-markets/200030487804216 - **Venue**: Parua Bay Community Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8wODcwOWFkNmYzMDZkMWY4M2YxNTQzMjNlNWVmNWZjZDNiN2Y2NTQ5ZWMzN2M0ODRkM2QyYjY2NzgyNjMzYmYxLXJpbWctdzgwMi1oNTEwLWRjYjhkOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4MjEzMTA3.avif - **Event Name**: Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser - **Description**: On Sunday 4th October 2026, we are back at Mitre 10 Whangārei for another BBQ fundraiser with sausages in bread and the classic kiwi fried onions, tomato sauce and mustard (or not - made to your preference). We accept EFTPOS and cash and are set up to - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 08:30 am – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 03:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/sausage-sizzle-fundraiser/200030556695657 - **Venue**: Mitre 10 MEGA Whangārei - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iNzk4ZTVlNWYxZTJhYzkzMjYxYWRiZTcyMmM1OTZmMmM4YWJlNDA4YWJmMjgxZjBkOGFkMWZhMjMzOTU2ZjEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzM4MzgzOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE3NjY5NA.avif - **Categories**: Nonprofit ## Trending Events in Whangarei - **Event Name**: Black Ferns v France - **Description**: Come together this Labour Weekend as the Black Ferns take on France at Semenoff Stadium! Bring your whānau, wear your black jersey, wave your flags and help us fill the stands with the pride and passion of Northland. We know how much rugby means to our r - **Venue**: Semenoff Stadium, 51 Okara Drive , Whangarei, New Zealand 0110 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4cb5c7a792c24d84821358e9def2ca96e34d70b4abff974eeb5a53ab6c11408c-rimg-w820-h312-dc080808-gmir?v=1787544364 - **Event Name**: LEGACY LIVE | Northland Business Awards After-Party - **Description**: LEGACY BAND LIVE AT 1905 🎸🔥 We’re bloody excited to welcome The Legacy Band to the 1905 stage! Made up of seasoned Northland musicians, Legacy know exactly how to fill a dance floor. Think bangers, classics, crowd favourites and sing-your-heart-out tune - **Venue**: 8 Butter Factory Lane CBD, Whangarei, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9310b56bdf31620a1f76ba307dbada4a3122310a50c7f11e5bd61e6f7de751a3-rimg-w1200-h1007-dc080808-gmir?v=1790437190 - **Event Name**: The Punk Rock Show LIVE - '1905' - Whangarei - **Description**: Get ready for a full-throttle night of LIVE PUNK ROCK MUSIC that drags every era of the genre back onto the stage!About this EventCalling all punks, skater boys, riot grrrls, and unapologetic loud-music enthusiasts — clea - **Venue**: 8 Butter Factory Lane - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c2a261a265e4f221fa8ce3e9017f3e40c14fa30fbf6b5e45cbcd7723a61a9c15-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789974985 - **Event Name**: Toast on the Coast - **Description**: Set along the stunning Tutukaka Coast, beer and food festival is a celebration of regional flavour, creativity, and community. Powered by local event specialists Pillar Events, the festival brings together Northland’s top craft beer producers, epic food - **Venue**: Marina Rd, Tutukaka, Whangarei 0173, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1d9e6e9fe5522adb318d7282971c881df3ae79d54664a5631c5dbb32f9d9713b-rimg-w1200-h413-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787286625 - **Event Name**: Marsden Cove Sunset Food Market - **Description**: 🌅 THE MARSDEN COVE SUNSET FOOD MARKET IS BACK! 🌅 We’re excited to announce that we’re kicking off another season of the Marsden Cove Sunset Market on Friday 2nd October! 🎉 📍 Marsden Cove Marina Lawn 📅 First Friday of every month ⏰ 4pm – 8pm Come along - **Venue**: Marsden Cove Marina - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/92e41fad034fd8e328c71fa6643428b35786377859c790d43561724e85b73c16-rimg-w1200-h848-dc485878-gmir?v=1790441955 - **Event Name**: Cave Concert in the Milky Way Glowworm Cave: Summer 26/27 Series - **Description**: Deep inside the Milky Way Glowworm Cave lies the breathtaking Starburst Cathedral - the largest chamber of the cave system 250metres in. Join us for an intimate cave concert experience. Surrounded by hundreds of glowworms, delicate crystal formations and - **Venue**: 567 Waipu Caves Road, Waipu, New Zealand 0582 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/06e63e9d4a20f782e63e093699f4b32269c7be294abdf0d1573d7b8f84cee978-rimg-w1200-h800-dc180808-gmir?v=1788593650 - **Event Name**: A Hearty Halloween 2026 - **Description**: Come along to Northland Horror's 6th A Hearty Halloween event, this year supporting Down Syndrome Support Group Trust here in Whangārei. $10 a ticket for anyone who wants to participate in the Trick or Treating and have the chance to win any of our best - **Venue**: Semenoff Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/44a0441245901aabdae613efdff6d3c4cb146dc48b297ead48feb979b63bf751-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc080808-gmir?v=1788648979 - **Event Name**: Pink Loop Walk 2026 - **Description**: Pink Loop Walk 2026 is coming soon! Join us on SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER at 10am for a walk around the Hatea Loop in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💖. Wear your brightest pink outfit and you might even win a prize! Spot prizes are also up for grabs for l - **Venue**: Canopy Bridge Whangarei - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/92286a2f03d6e599ef697286b0c141240eb745355032534cee71188a9825423a-rimg-w720-h480-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786890591 - **Event Name**: Te Āhuareka o Hurupaki Kapa Haka Festival 2026 - **Description**: Hurupaki School Pōwhiri 9.30am Kapa Haka, Celebration of culture, Music, Entertainment, Kai, Hangi, Drinks, Taonga Stalls, Raffles. Nau Mai, Haere Mai! - **Venue**: 20 Dip Road, Kamo, Whangarei, New Zealand 0112 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4387489fa1cd840515507a954fe7e08e3c540e3a5537f5ae188c6a349f788cf9-rimg-w798-h1128-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1789314636 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Whangarei](https://allevents.in/whangarei/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Whangarei](https://allevents.in/whangarei/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in October in Whangarei](https://allevents.in/whangarei/food-drinks--october) - [Food & Drinks Events in November in Whangarei](https://allevents.in/whangarei/food-drinks--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Whangarei? - **A:** Toast on the Coast (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:00 pm at Marina Rd, Tutukaka, Whangarei 0173, New Zealand), Marsden Cove Sunset Food Market (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 04:00 pm at Marsden Cove Marina), Ngunguru School Fundraiser Car Show (Sun Nov 29 2026 at 09:00 am at Ngunguru School), Ukulele Potluck Jam (Tue Oct 06 2026 at Reyburn House Art Studio Whangarei), Parua Bay Long Weekend Markets! (Mon Oct 26 2026 at 09:00 am at Parua Bay Community Centre). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Whangarei this weekend October 2–4, 2026? - **A:** Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 08:30 am at Mitre 10 MEGA Whangārei). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Whangarei in October 2026? - **A:** Toast on the Coast (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:00 pm at Marina Rd, Tutukaka, Whangarei 0173, New Zealand), Marsden Cove Sunset Food Market (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 04:00 pm at Marsden Cove Marina), Ukulele Potluck Jam (Tue Oct 06 2026 at Reyburn House Art Studio Whangarei), Parua Bay Long Weekend Markets! (Mon Oct 26 2026 at 09:00 am at Parua Bay Community Centre), Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 08:30 am at Mitre 10 MEGA Whangārei). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Whangarei? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Whangarei 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 Whangarei? - **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 Whangarei? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Whangarei include Marina Rd, Tutukaka, Whangarei 0173, New Zealand, Marsden Cove Marina, Ngunguru School. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Whangarei? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Whangarei include Pillar Events Limited, Marsden Cove Sunset Market, What the Folk? Whangarei. - **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 Whangarei? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Whangarei. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Explore Events in Nearby Cities - [Food & Drink events in Mangawhai](https://allevents.in/mangawhai/food-drinks) - [Events in Mangawhai](https://allevents.in/mangawhai) - [Events in Russell](https://allevents.in/russell-no) - [Events in Kaikohe](https://allevents.in/kaikohe) - [Events in Leigh](https://allevents.in/leigh-au)