Imagine your favourite day in November. Envision wandering through lush gardens, finding yourself smiling at art displays, and laughing with friends as you enjoy creating new memories of picturesque landscapes around the Bay of Plenty.
It’s that time of year again – the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival is just around the corner! The four-day festival from November 14-17, renowned for its stunning gardens and vibrant local art, has become a cherished tradition for residents and visitors alike.
Bloom in the Bay
In the heart of Tauranga’s CBD, at Bloom in the Bay along the waterfront, you’ll find the festival hub, with people eager to stop in to attend workshops and admire stunning artwork, before setting off to experience the 79 breathtaking garden and art stops on the Palmers Bethlehem-sponsored Garden & Art Trail.
The Tauranga waterfront will spill over with music, art, garden-themed activities, exhibitions, stage acts, workshops, live entertainment, and culinary passion.
The festival isn’t just about flowers and art; it is about community, passion, and a shared love for the environment. It’s more than just an event; it is a celebration of life, creativity, and the bond that forms within a community around growing plants and creating works of art.
Four days of fun!
It’s time to pluck the overgrown weeds out of your life bucket list and add to the list ‘must buy a four-day pass to the Bayleys-sponsored Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival’. You know you want to!
Entry to Bloom in the Bay, the festival hub, sponsored by Craigs Investment Partners, is free for Festival Pass Holders and only $5 at the gate for everyone else. Under 14 can enter the hub for free.
The Multi-Day Festival Pack, for $80, gives access to the festival for all four days, and the $45 1-Day Festival Pack gives access to the festival for any one day. Both packs include a festival pass, directory, and map.
Passes to the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival from November 14-17, are available from Palmers Bethlehem, Décor Gardenworld, Pacifica Home & Garden World, Tropicana Garden Work, The Arts Junction – Katikati, Te Puke Florists; online at Eventfinda; or visit www.gardenandartfestival.co.nz. A service fee applies if purchased online.