We are excited to announce that the Johnnie Cameron Band will be our main act at Sarau Festival this year replacing the previously advertised Groove Collective. Johnnie began performing at iconic Nelson venues such as The Sprig & Ferns, Golden Bear Brewery, Woollaston Estate & The Playhouse during his final year of high school. During … Continued
Still time to get your entry forms in for the great Moutere Valley Mountain Bike Race which will start and finish at the Sarau Festival. Registrations will remain open up to and including the day of the Festival. Local farmers open their gates for us and the race crosses diverse Moutere farmland including olive groves, … Continued
Planning a BBQ this weekend? Think about adding this to your feast…. Easy Blackcurrant Salsa Heat approximately two cups of blackcurrants (fresh or frozen) in a small amount of white vinegar (or lemon juice and wine). Stir in 4 teaspoons of castor sugar, salt & pepper, and half a cup of diced red or spring … Continued
Sunday is drawing near!! If you have any doubts about where to find us for the Sarau Festival click our Google Map link and we look forward to seeing you there. We’re at the Moutere Hills Community Centre, 1539 Moutere Highway, Upper Moutere. Please no dogs – this is a TDC recreation area and dogs … Continued
Enter the popular big blackcurrant bake off at Sarau Festival 2014! Locals from Upper Moutere have had their fair share of prizes in past years. We invite foodies from near and far to take up the challenge and show us what you can do with black currants. Whether it’s a trusted family recipe or something … Continued
Creative and skilled Miles of Food owner and chef, Miles Drewery, has agreed to share some of his recipes using good local produce (including blackcurrants). Be in the audience in the function area at 4pm or 5pm to watch him cook and share his ideas. Just who is Miles Drewery? Miles’ first foray into the … Continued
If you’ve never been before, here’s a copy of our press release to tell you all about it and why you should be there! Preparations for Sarau Festival 2014 in full swing The 2014 Sarau Festival takes place on Sunday February 2nd, celebrating the Moutere region and the blackcurrant harvest – an important crop in … Continued
Yes, it’s that time again. Get out the cameras or find that perfect moment you captured during 2013 or the holidays! We warmly invite you all to send us your photographs for our wonderful annual competition: Categories 1. Life in the Moutere 2. Open – Life outside the Moutere 3. Digitally enhanced 4. Under 15 … Continued
