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**: Street Eats @ Semenoff | Winter Food Festival - **Description**: Whangārei, the street food you've been waiting for is back. 30+ food vendors will be filling the Semenoff Stadium carpark with smoky BBQ, smash burgers, low 'n slow meat, seafood, creamed pāua, ground hāngī, birria tacos, Asian flavours, Hungarian lángos - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1703 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/27161d8c8828a4b8873ff95248e84665?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKRZivjbysXQshw3etLgZi3EQbiTRDFOGbmRbZxqeQ_jd6rGIxc=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKjfO_l3UqY9cTTR1BeuQHKKnG38MaioC7mxEuS0GcC2z6vMQ=s96-c?sz=200 - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/street-eats-semenoff-winter-food-festival/200030342050955 - **Venue**: Semenoff Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy80ZGE4YTBlNmM4MjcyYzM2N2QzOTAyYTBlZWZkNzIxOTZkN2IzODU5MTNhZWM0Y2M1OTMxYTcwMTY3Y2MzMDM0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Njc0MTYxNA.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks, food-truck-festivals, festivals, harvest-festival - **Event Name**: Sunday Session - LDV Northland Taniwha v Tasman - **Description**: 2:05pm – Men's Development v North Harbour 5:05pm – Northland Taniwha v Tasman Slow Down. Stay Longer. Soak It In. Not every game day needs to be loud. Sunday Session is designed to be exactly that, a relaxed afternoon where great rugby, good food, loc - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 62 - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 01:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/sunday-session-ldv-northland-taniwha-v-tasman/200030363022041 - **Venue**: Semenoff Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iODY0MDRkZThhMjk3MWY4NmI2NmNiNWNjMDYyZDljZDU5MzYwNzE3ZjhiODA0NmVjZTZmYTVjMzFkZjNlMDM1LXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjZThkOGQ4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2NzE2NzY3.avif - **Categories**: sports, wine-tasting - **Event Name**: Northland Home & Lifestyle Show 2026 - **Description**: Date: Fri 25 – Sun 27 Sept, 2026 Venue: McKay Stadium, Whangārei Opening hours: Fri & Sat 10am - 5pm and Sun 10am - 4pm Tickets: https://bit.ly/4eBRwdD About to tackle a renovation, DIY project, or simply looking for some home décor inspiration? The - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 552 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/696e02860ac410b958d94015f4ffbb5a3650697a235e84c04f8eac9438cf875a-rimg-w200-h200-dc191a16-gmir?v=1768516804 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/banners/2a8e0187a982adec182731321024efd0-rimg-w300-h300-gmir.png - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/222b0f1c04a1f0903ea64a638ff331288a5c4406457a22affb2e85b9b1b1005f-rimg-w200-h200-dc302f2d-gmir?v=1766738404 - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 03:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/northland-home-and-lifestyle-show-2026/200029681301546 - **Venue**: McKay Stadium, Whangarei - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy82MDQyNmM1ODg1OTUzNmFkNzA5NGI4NGI1ZmUxYzk2NmJiNDBlMWRkOTg0NjBhOWFlZDIzOTZhOWFmZmQ5MTliLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ1NS1kYzA4NTg5OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjcwODQwNw.avif - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, food-drinks - **Event Name**: Northland Forestry Awards 2026 - **Description**: Join us for the Northland Forestry Awards in Whangarei this September, as we celebrate the hard-working heroes of the forestry industry! Hosted by the Northland Wood Council, these awards recognise the individuals and teams who show up every day to do ch - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 46 - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 11:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/northland-forestry-awards-2026/200030306043519 - **Venue**: McKay Stadium, 97 Western Hills Drive, Whangarei - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8zOWYwNTNhMDM5ODQ3NDg2OWMyMmM1NWY4ZmJjYjlkMTVhNTM5MGZkOWVhYWU1MzFhYjZmY2MyNDM1NjM4NDdhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjU0NTk1NQ.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre, workshops - **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: 15 - **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_dj0xNzg2ODQ5MTc2.avif - **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: 2 - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/ukulele-potluck-jam/200030079960755 - **Venue**: Reyburn House Art Studio Whangarei - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjVjNDZhOGVlYjc2MjUwNTcxZDBmYjAzOGY2ZTgzYzdiMmFkNDcxODY2NDFhMDkyMDJlYmJhNTI2MmQyZjdjNC1yaW1nLXcxMDEyLWg3MjAtZGNmN2Q2YTgtZ21pcj92PTE3NzkzMTc5MzQ.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks, potluck, music, entertainment, art - **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 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iNzk4ZTVlNWYxZTJhYzkzMjYxYWRiZTcyMmM1OTZmMmM4YWJlNDA4YWJmMjgxZjBkOGFkMWZhMjMzOTU2ZjEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzM4MzgzOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjcxNjc3Nw.avif - **Categories**: Nonprofit ## Trending Events in Whangarei - **Event Name**: Katchafire - **Description**: � THE WAIT IS OVER! � � The biggest show of the year is coming to Ruakaka Tavern! � Get ready for an unforgettable night as KATCHAFIRE – 2026 World Tour takes over Ruakaka Tavern on Friday, 28 August, with special guest INDICA! �� Katchafire � � WIN a - **Venue**: CNR Marsden point road and Sime Road, Ruakaka, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4fbebb3b105b98c925724ffab22289c9e5dd3d96df45d628cc7eb2215afedb85-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc080808-gmir?v=1786525684 - **Event Name**: Street Eats @ Semenoff | Winter Food Festival - **Description**: Whangārei, the street food you've been waiting for is back. 30+ food vendors will be filling the Semenoff Stadium carpark with smoky BBQ, smash burgers, low 'n slow meat, seafood, creamed pāua, ground hāngī, birria tacos, Asian flavours, Hungarian lángos - **Venue**: Semenoff Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4da8a0e6c8272c367d3902a0eefd72196d7b385913aec4cc5931a70167cc3034-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1786741614 - **Event Name**: Revival World Tour - Ruakākā - New Zealand - **Description**: 📍 Ruakākā Tavern, Marsden Point Rd, Ruakākā, Bream Bay 📅 Friday 28 August 7:00pm Roots reggae legends Katchafire are touring the world celebrating the release of their Revival 2.0 albums. The remixed version dropped late last year, with the Guest Editio - **Venue**: Ruakākā Tavern - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/42e870abf18911db2421e7b5c7f38772a691f83d99c5f4a14e83a94c9ddf7bec-rimg-w1170-h504-dc080808-gmir?v=1786525689 - **Event Name**: Laugh Club Stand Up Comedy Night - **Description**: Laugh Club is back at Semenoff Stadium! You came. You laughed. Now it's time to do it all over again! We're teaming up with Laugh Club to bring four of Aotearoa's top comedians to Whangārei for one massive night of stand-up comedy featuring Josh Thomson - **Venue**: Semenoff Stadium, 51 Okara Drive, Whangarei, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7e3bdd173ce53a8065b0f31f605d9592f53c8bf28c6d453b1511abde914130ba-rimg-w1200-h517-dc1898f8-gmir?v=1786716786 - **Event Name**: AI — Finally Explained in Plain Bloody English. Afternoon Session 2 - **Description**: Get ready to finally get what AI’s all about without the tech jargon dragging you down.About this EventAI Finally Explained in Plain Bloody EnglishNorthland Business Workshop — Tuesday 21 July - **Venue**: 31 Hannah Street - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d794164d9e12ace5cb512f2bc6a7d5bee9c7f011b33f94e39b761f2d8a6844b3-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1783361706 - **Event Name**: Join Me @ the NorthCloud Whangarei Half Marathon - **Description**: Join me in “running” the NorthCloud Whangarei Half Marathon. All levels of fitness welcome with 3 different options from 4.4km - 21.1km. Tickets must be purchased through the official site. - **Venue**: Town Basin Whangarei - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/755b28d05aa462b0b5d86bc9e48ff26629670a7ab1e84d8b195198fd9a349f2b-rimg-w1200-h1196-dcb8c8d8-gmir?v=1786890579 - **Event Name**: Sir Chris Farrelly: From Debate to Relationship - Manaakitanga & its Shattering of Ignorance - **Description**: New Zealand's prosperous and harmonious future relies on positive relationships, including the relationship between partners to The Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Over seven Thursdays from 20 August - 1 October 2026, Network Waitangi Whangāre - **Venue**: Whangarei Library - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/65d0bba7008dceb62a824e8264e0accd3f46da9e5b2a5bbb1be5a883c555251b-rimg-w1200-h630-dcd8f8b8-gmir?v=1786652483 - **Event Name**: Northland Circus Festival - **Description**: Come one, come all, old friends & new!! 🎪 Come along Circus Kumarani's 20th Northland Circus Festival! Back at Mangakahia Sports Complex! Only a 15min drive from Whangarei. Circus Kumarani brings Northland Circus Festival to you this summer! ☀️ From - **Venue**: Mangakahia Sports Complex - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e65a4a4462767f2d1f2fc84aecc54ef20e0ebb64464cbcb8c3a8f5e5a1cd6574-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786330109 - **Event Name**: Homegrown - LDV Northland Kauri + LDV Northland Taniwha DOUBLE HEADER - **Description**: 2:35pm – Northland Kauri v North Harbour 5:05pm – Northland Taniwha v Waikato Proudly Built. Proudly Grown. Northland is built by people who roll up their sleeves. From our farmers and growers to our tradies, contractors, small business owners and volu - **Venue**: Semenoff Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/13c219ad21f7bbdcf8219d4f65a6ec69d7c27cb38dc465cf56d2d63c96632e6b-rimg-w851-h315-dce8d8d8-gmir?v=1786716766 ## 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 August in Whangarei](https://allevents.in/whangarei/food-drinks--august) - [Food & Drinks Events in September in Whangarei](https://allevents.in/whangarei/food-drinks--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Whangarei? - **A:** Street Eats @ Semenoff | Winter Food Festival (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 10:00 am at Semenoff Stadium), Sunday Session - LDV Northland Taniwha v Tasman (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 01:00 pm at Semenoff Stadium), Northland Home & Lifestyle Show 2026 (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 10:00 am at McKay Stadium, Whangarei), Northland Forestry Awards 2026 (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at McKay Stadium, 97 Western Hills Drive, 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 today August 18, 2026? - **A:** Ukulele Potluck Jam (Tue Aug 18 2026 at Reyburn House Art Studio Whangarei). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Whangarei this weekend August 21–23, 2026? - **A:** Street Eats @ Semenoff | Winter Food Festival (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 10:00 am at Semenoff Stadium). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Whangarei in August 2026? - **A:** Street Eats @ Semenoff | Winter Food Festival (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 10:00 am at Semenoff Stadium), Sunday Session - LDV Northland Taniwha v Tasman (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 01:00 pm at Semenoff Stadium), Ukulele Potluck Jam (Tue Aug 18 2026 at Reyburn House Art Studio Whangarei). - **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 Semenoff Stadium, McKay Stadium, Whangarei, McKay Stadium, 97 Western Hills Drive, Whangarei. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Whangarei? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Whangarei include Street Eats Whangārei, Northland Rugby Union, Home & Lifestyle Shows NZ. - **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 - [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)