Mayor's Welcome

Welcome to Hastings, a district famous for producing world-class wine and food, offering visitors a chance to experience not only a vast array of cafes and eateries, but the opportunity to visit wineries and excellent award-winning restaurants offering gourmet dishes made with the best of Hawke’s Bay produce.

Hastings is right at the heart of the Hawke's Bay region, a perfect mix of natural beauty and busy city living.  From Te Mata Peak to the beaches at Waimarama there are a wide range of townships, city hubs, vineyards, and orchards all offering diverse visitor experiences.

The annual Harvest Hawke's Bay Wine and Food Festival, now in its fifteenth year, and for the first time held at Roy’s Hill in the renowned Gimblett Gravels, is a highlight of the summer calendar, which gives local residents, wineries and boutique food producers the opportunity to showcase our region and for visitors to enjoy a quality gastronomic experience in a picturesque setting.

Hastings District has much to offer, and this event is an opportunity to celebrate all that is good about Hastings. For that reason we are proud to support the annual Harvest Hawke's Bay Wine and Food Festival, and the premier experience on offer to food and wine lovers alike.

With a fantastic line-up of entertainment, and with the range of superb wines and fine food, the festival at Roy’s Hill in 2010 promises to be the best festival yet.

So welcome, enjoy your time in Hastings, and be a part of the celebration.

Lawrence Yule

Hastings District Council Mayor

Festival Sponsors

Organisers of the Harvest Hawke's Bay Wine & Food Festival is grateful for the support of all our sponsors and encourages Festival goers to support those who have been instrumental in making the 2010 Festival possible.