The competitions always looked to be fun with all of you entering your favourite blackcurrant jam, blackcurrant cake or dessert, or if neither of these sound like you, then bringing along your wine or juice for judging. Please have your entries in by 4.45pm for judging at 5pm. The hot news is that the competitions … Continued
Where can you go in 10 minutes in the Moutere Valley without having to think about eating or drinking? Take time to stop by the wonderful 150 year old Somerset Farm Settlers Cottage on George Harvey Road. This picturesque cottage has been lovingly restored by a trust since 1989, registered with the Historic Places Trust, … Continued
Our second media release went out today all across New Zealand – expect to see more in the remaining weeks. You can view our official media releases by clicking the “Press” tab above. To be added to our media contacts list, drop us an email. Also available for download, our Sarau Festival Poster – if … Continued
Hi Everyone, We have settled on a starting time of 4pm. Throughout the Festival we have stunning entertainment arranged – firstly The Mr Nobody Band and then The Madsens. What a fantastic choice of entertainment? We hope festival goers will make the most of the warm early evening ambience and enjoy the wonderful food and … Continued
Announcing our three fun competitions to help make the day a real country festival! We have three categories of competitions with some great prizes lined up – gift baskets kindly provided by Barker’s Fine Foods. Jam and Preserves Cake baking and Desserts Wine and Juice Entry is open to all, and free of charge. All … Continued
This is really exciting – the number of stalls for the Farmers Market have now grown to over 70 with an exciting mix including: locally grown food products eg. berries, oils, nuts, mushrooms local wineries the Hops & Glory beer boys berries and cream textiles fused glass and freshwater pearls jams & preserves pottery, sculpture, … Continued
Great news for the festival – Angela Bone of Angela Bone’s Cooking School at The Motueka Lodge has agreed to attend the Sarau Festival and give a master class. This will be a great opportunity to gain some practical and imaginative ideas for using blackcurrants, and to learn about Angela’s new cooking school due to … Continued
There are now at least 8 of the major Blackcurrant product producers going to be in the Moutere on 3 February. A great chance to sample their wares and discuss with them the relative tastes and health benefits of their products. Alongside this will be a Blackcurrant Health and Nutrition Display giving information and science … Continued
An exciting new event is being planned to celebrate all our region has to offer. The inaugural Sarau Festival, on Sunday, 3rd of February in Upper Moutere, promises to be an afternoon and evening of fun. Plans for the event to be held at Moutere Hills Community Centre, are underway and we have already been … Continued
