Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival
Celebrate the best of the south with the annual Akarua Autumn Festival.
As the Akarua Autumn Festival enters its 30th year, what's not to love?
Visitors and locals alike come in droves to soak up the unmatched Arrowtown surrounds, atmosphere and entertaining attractions, including the Arrow Miners Band and the Buckingham Belles Can Can.
Many long-held festival traditions like the Art Exhibition, the Grand Variety Concert, the Vintage Cars, the Shotover Country Music Concert and the Arrowtown Entertainers Musical, remain a drawcard for punters, while the Pie, Pint and Pinot event boasts a hearty line-up of gourmet pies, locally-brewed craft beer and a stunning range of wines from Akarua Winery.
To view the full event programme or secure tickets to an event, see their website here.
Related Content
latest issue:
Issue 128
This winter issue of dish is about comfort and connection. Celebrating the best of New Zealand and Australian produce, it brings together recipes from some of our most-loved chefs, including Moroccan Chicken Soup, Mint-glazed Roasted Leg of Lamb, Slow Cooker Braised Red Wine and Miso White Chocolate Cheesecake. Find plenty to carry you through the colder months, from flaky sausage rolls and mushroom pie, to soul-soothing pasta, nostalgic baking, weekend market inspiration and dinner party menus. There’s a spotlight on the Outstanding Food Producer Awards, recipes from Caroline Griffiths’ Midnight Spaghetti, and a deep dive into the difference between Kiwi syrah and Aussie shiraz.