Sarau Festival

Yet more images from this years Sarau Festival. This time, thanks to our sponsors and supporters Blackcurrants NZ Ltd. A great selection of images that truly capture the spirit and diversity of the day. Click an image to start a pop-up slideshow. Enjoy. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1...

Thank you to the generosity of the many, many local families and individuals, too numerous to mention, who donated their time, land, expertise and enthusiasm in so many areas. The Sarau Festival is truly a community effort, and to everyone who made a contribution, however big or small – it wouldn’t...

Copies of the recipe book are now available for purchase from Moutere Gold in Upper Moutere, and Mapua Country Trading Co. in Mapua.  Hurry – get yours while stocks last!  With 42 fabulous ways to serve healthy, delicious blackcurrants, these books make excellent gifts.  No cook should be without...

A huge thank-you to our guest chef, Horst Wellmeyer, of Seifried Vineyard Restaurant for his fabulous cookery demo, and an equally huge thank-you to all of you who made it to yet another wonderful day for the Sarau Festival. As promised, here are the recipes that featured: Horst’s Blackcurrant...

Hot of the presses, here is the official programme for Sunday’s Sarau Festival. We are all set for what is sure to be a great afternoon and evening of fun and entertainment for all. See you there. 2009 Official Programme [pdf]

As the day for the second Sarau Festival is rapidly approaching it is timely to further acknowledge our major sponsors who continue to support this growing event. We are indebted to them and look forward to their ongoing support. CRT Horticulture CRT Co-Operative formed CRT Horticulture fourteen months...

Most supermarkets carry Sujon packs of Blackcurrants in their freezers – if you can’t find them – ask for them! Alternatively this weekend and week only they are available to pick FREE off the Moutere Highway at Harakeke. The farm entrance is opposite the Moutere end of Harley Road. Happy Picking! If...

What a fun idea! At the Sarau Festival there will be a Recipe Book Stand. Here you can give us your surplus recipe books and browse around for pre-loved books to buy. Take your time and look – maybe you’ll find just that book or recipe you remember from your childhood! BUT to make this work we need...

The Mighty Blackcurrant Recipe Book has been compiled especially for the Sarau Festival by festival founder and long time blackcurrant grower Jenny Leith. Recipes have come from renowned chefs, blackcurrant growers, and members of this community who willingly contributed their culinary expertise and...

You still have a few days to get your registration in!  Download the form and send them in – the Sarau Festival is building up to another fantastic day!  Be part of it!