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festival event submissions now open!

We’re excited to announce that event submissions for the Flavours of Plenty Festival 2025 are now open! The deadline to submit your event is Monday, 28 October 2024 (but we encourage you to make your submission as soon as possible!)

Next year’s festival will run from Thursday, 27 March to Sunday, 6 or 13 April 2025 — depending on festival event programming.

festival event THEME

The theme – Edible Stories – celebrates the culinary traditions, unique produce, vibrant stories, and history of our people and places. The theme invites you to create events that weave storytelling into your culinary experiences, showcasing the cultural heritage, the journey of local businesses, and personal narratives that highlight what makes our region a true food destination. From farm-to-table feasts to interactive cooking demonstrations, join us in celebrating the essence of the Bay of Plenty!

Event submission guidelines

We’ve created a comprehensive guidelines document that has everything you need to know before submitting an event. Please ensure you have read this before submitting your event.