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
Registration for the 2014 Sarau Festival is now open for Stall Holders. If you are interested in having in a stall at this event on 2nd February 2014, download the registration application and get it back to us as soon as you can. You can email your form to Mike at the address on the … Continued
Everyone wants to have a go at exploring the Moutere by bike but not everyone feels up to doing the Mountain bike club’s 26km cross country ride through some reasonably rugged farmland! So The Gentle Cycling Company have once again decided to mount a shorter ride over the flatter sections of the Moutere route. The … Continued
The cooking comp and cooking demos really teased the tastebuds this year. So many creative and colourful entries. Thank-you to Tanya Doty for running the show and to our distinguished judges, chef Grant Bryan and Moutere Gold‘s Queen of Cuisine, Joanne Costar. Here is the list of winners of our bake off: MIGHTY BLACKCURRANT BAKE … Continued
There were so many fabulous entries in the Moutere Gold photographic competition this year. Check out the results right here: PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION: Life in the Moutere “Grape Protection” Wendy McGregor 1st ‘Southern Belle Frog” Barbara Brown H/C “Bon Appetit” Barbara Brown H/C “Tui Gets a Dusting” Barbara Brown H/C Life outside the … Continued
Another fantastic day for our bikers, both gentle and serious! See below for the serious results. Here are some great biking moments captured on camera by another dedicated Festival volunteer, Ro Giblin. Thanks Ro! MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE: Men: 1st – Henry Jane 49:15 2nd – Andrew Reid 50:24 3rd – Jonny Christie 51:12 … Continued
Year after year, our wonderful photographer Libby captures some great moments and great angles of Sarau Festival. Enjoy the slideshow of special memories from 2013. Ps. If you would like to purchase any of the pictures you see on our site, we will happily arrange a full-size digital copy for a $5 community donation. Just … Continued
