
Tiny House Art Village
This year our festival hub will feature a range of tiny houses supplied by Freedom Cabins NZ. Many of our...
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This was on offer in our 2022 Bloom in the Bay.
Bloom in the Bay is the place where you can pop in to grab a coffee or something to eat while you are planning your daily garden and art trail route, incorporate a visit between garden and art stops, or organise your daily schedule to make sure you catch one of our inspirational speakers’. There will be garden and art displays, live entertainment, delicious food and a garden bar where you can enjoy refreshing cold drinks.
Free entry for Festival Pass Holders and only $5 at the gate for everyone else (kids under 14 are free).
Live Music • Kids Zone • Food Trucks • Bar • Stage Acts • Presentations & Workshops • Creative Demonstrations • Art Exhibitions • Flower Displays • and More!
This year our festival hub will feature a range of tiny houses supplied by Freedom Cabins NZ. Many of our...
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Read moreAlong with great art and brilliant gardens, music makes the world go round, and a festival is not complete without...
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Read moreLearn the technique to create a lush flower crown using beautiful flowers and foliage that will survive and look amazing.
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Read moreThe Weekend Sun and the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival have partnered to create an Emerging Artist Award...
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Read moreBe taught the technique of creating a centerpiece and lush foliage Christmas wreath using sustainable materials so you can tweak...
Read moreLearn how to make and use a seed bomb to plant your neighbourhood with wildflowers and natives and to encourage...
Read moreMaking cress heads is a great way of introducing kids to the joy of growing your own food at home!...
Read moreCome learn the art of traditional Furoshiki wrapping, a great sustainable gift-wrapping option for Christmas time! Watch a live demo...
Read moreLearn how to create a beautiful handpicked posy using seasonal blooms and foliage, and how to look after your flowers...
Read moreCreate gorgeous photos with your camera in your garden. Learn how to turn “real photos” into dreamy impressionist artworks. Kim...
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