Garden & Art Festival Hub Bloom in the Bay

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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!

Book Now - Free & Paid

Explore a variety of activities and classes available during the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival, designed to enrich your Bloom experience. From Yoga, Tai Chi, Breathwork, Reiki, and Flower Reading sessions—offered at no cost to Bloom attendees—to exclusive paid workshops, there's something for everyone. While many sessions allow for walk-up participation, we highly recommend booking in advance to secure your spot and avoid missing out on these inspiring opportunities.

House of Yoga – Free Yoga Sessions at Bloom in the Bay

Join House of Yoga for free yoga sessions every day at Bloom in the Bay. Located in the heart of...

Breath Therapist – Mary Bell – Free Breathwork Sessions at Bloom in the Bay

After years of struggling with chronic stress, migraines, and fatigue, Mary found relief and empowerment through breathwork. Learning how to...

Taoist Tai Chi – Free Tai Chi Sessions at Bloom in the Bay

Free sessions kindly offered by Taoist Tai Chi Experience the benefits of Taoist Tai Chi, a moving meditation designed to...

Adore Flowers – Free Reiki and Flower Readings at Bloom in the Bay

Free sessions kindly offered by Amelia. Amelia Egan from Adore Flowers not only creates Beautiful fresh flower arrangements throughout the...

Hands On Studio – Face Sculpting Sessions

Hi, I’m Rachel from Hands On Studio. With 15 years of experience as a massage therapist, I specialize in Face...

The Sauna Project – Waterfront, Wood-fired Saunas

Established in 2022 by three friends, David Seidel, Keelan Kanji and Luke Mexted, the Sauna Project was created to offer...

Bosch Tattoo & Friends – Flash Tattoo Studio

Tattoo artist Bradley Bosch is making his debut at Bloom in the Bay, ready to create stunning art for all...

Swage – Knife Making Demonstrations

If you have a desire to craft a handcrafted custom knife. We offer a fantastic opportunity to create a unique piece of functional art...

Bloom in the Bay Festival Gallery

Our festival gallery will be a fantastic showcase of our 2024 festival artists. This exciting mix of local and national...

Food & Trade Stalls

Come and enjoy some of the best food truck fare on offer at Bloom in the Bay. With plenty of...

Bay of Plenty Floral Art Area

The Cargo Shed, The Drive Tauranga The Bay of plenty Area of Floral Art will once again be holding their...

Live Music

Any festival is not complete without a great soundtrack and Bloom in the Bay will have the tunes again. Hang...

James Corbet – Mixologist

Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of tequila at our Tierra Noble workshop. Led by our expert...

The Weekend Sun Emerging Artist Gallery

The Weekend Sun and the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival have partnered to create an Emerging Artist Award...

Speakers' Corner

Step into the heart of inspiration at the Speakers' Corner during Bloom in the Bay. Here, thought leaders, industry experts, and passionate individuals come together to share their knowledge and insights on a range of topics. From gardening tips to creative arts, wellness, and sustainability, the Speakers' Corner offers engaging talks and discussions that will leave you inspired and informed. Make sure to join these sessions and gain a fresh perspective, with opportunities to ask questions and connect with the speakers. It’s a space for learning, conversation, and discovery that you won’t want to miss.

Gabriel Hurford – Tauranga City Council

Join us for an insightful talk on transforming food scraps into nutritious soil at home. Explore the best options for your home among Bokashi, which translates to...

Saving Seeds – Emma Cole

Workshop: Saving Seeds for Sustainability and Seed Treatments Emma Cole – Tutor at Skills Update With a background in botany,...

Envirohub

Envirohub aims to provide our community access to a vast network of educators, creatives, and funders that are providing solutions...

Bay of Plenty Regional Council – Nicky Oliver-Smith

From the Pond to the Lake – a biosecurity presentation Your garden is a living, evolving environment. It takes time...

Every Garden is an Outdoor Classroom – Ruud Kleinpaste (The bug man)

Always happy to share his face with a wētā. Entomologist and ‘Bug Man’ Ruud Kleinpaste is one of the insect...

Workshops

At Bloom in the Bay, our workshops and demonstrations provide hands-on experiences that inspire creativity and learning. From expert-led classes on gardening and art to wellness-focused sessions, there's an opportunity for everyone to delve deeper into their passions. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or curious beginner, our workshops and demonstrations offer a unique chance to enhance your skills and take home new ideas. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book ahead to fully immerse yourself in these engaging and educational experiences.

Sweetpea & Jasmine – Shontelle

With a career as a florist spanning over 20 years and across the globe, Shontelle knows a thing or two...

The Floral Hub Tauranga – Your Local Flower Market

The Floral Hub will be running workshops and selling their flowers at their stall. Hand-Tied Bouquet Workshop – With Anna...

Forest & Bird’s Kiwi Conservation Club

Kate Graeme from Tauranga comes from a family deeply committed to conservation, her mother Ann led the Kiwi Conservation Club for over 20 years...

The Pottery Studio – Pottery Workshops

The Pottery Studio was started by a group of artists to show a progression of art through the learning of...

Emma Prill

Emma Prill is a Tauranga based artist with a passion for working with vibrant colours to create exquisitely made flower...

Offsite Events, Demonstrations & Talks

Explore the fantastic offsite events and demonstrations happening at this year's festival. Whether it's pottery workshops, guided nature tours or leisurely long lunches, there's something for everyone.

This was on offer in 2022.
Stay tuned for the 2024 Bloom in the Bay events

Festival Partners & Sponsors

With thanks to all our partners and supporters.

More about our Sponsors and Funders

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gardenandartfestival

The NZ Garden & Art Festival Charitable Trust is a positive and forward-thinking group passionate about gardens, art and promoting the beautiful Bay of Plenty in a philanthropic way.

email: info@gardenandartfestival.co.nz

phone: 07 570 2525

address: PO Box 14100, Tauranga 3143

Every gift counts. To make a donation to the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival's Community Group Fund.

14-17 November 2024

Garden & Art Festival Hub Bloom in the Bay

Book Now - Free & Paid

House of Yoga – Free Yoga Sessions at Bloom in the Bay

Breath Therapist – Mary Bell – Free Breathwork Sessions at Bloom in the Bay

Taoist Tai Chi – Free Tai Chi Sessions at Bloom in the Bay

Adore Flowers – Free Reiki and Flower Readings at Bloom in the Bay

Hands On Studio – Face Sculpting Sessions

The Sauna Project – Waterfront, Wood-fired Saunas

Bosch Tattoo & Friends – Flash Tattoo Studio

Bloom in the Bay

Swage – Knife Making Demonstrations

Bloom in the Bay Festival Gallery

Food & Trade Stalls

Bay of Plenty Floral Art Area

Live Music

James Corbet – Mixologist

The Weekend Sun Emerging Artist Gallery

Speakers' Corner

Gabriel Hurford – Tauranga City Council

Saving Seeds – Emma Cole

Envirohub

Bay of Plenty Regional Council – Nicky Oliver-Smith

Every Garden is an Outdoor Classroom – Ruud Kleinpaste (The bug man)

Workshops

Sweetpea & Jasmine – Shontelle

The Floral Hub Tauranga – Your Local Flower Market

Forest & Bird’s Kiwi Conservation Club

The Pottery Studio – Pottery Workshops

Emma Prill

Offsite Events, Demonstrations & Talks

This was on offer in 2022.
Stay tuned for the 2024 Bloom in the Bay events

Stay in touch

Festival Partners & Sponsors

Garden & Art Festival Hub Bloom in the Bay

Book Now - Free & Paid

Bloom in the Bay

Speakers' Corner

Workshops

Offsite Events, Demonstrations & Talks

This was on offer in 2022.Stay tuned for the 2024 Bloom in the Bay events

Stay in touch

Festival Partners & Sponsors

This was on offer in 2022.
Stay tuned for the 2024 Bloom in the Bay events