Local Wild Food Festival 2026
A highlight on the Eastern Bay of Plenty culinary calendar, The Awarding Winning Local Wild Food Festival celebrates wild food, from a part of the world where wild game, kaimoana and produce are plentiful and varied.
Join us for a day of wild food tastings, demonstrations, cooking challenges and live music set amongst ancient Pōhutukawa, overlooking the best beach in Aotearoa.
Tickets on sale from 1 December 🏁
Check out our brand new Local Wild Food Festival website for all your Local Wild Food Festival needs!
Keen to be a part of the event day?
If you are a Community Group, apply here
If you run a Market Stall, apply here
If you have a Food Truck or a Food Vendor, apply here
All other enquiries, including wanting to volunteer on the day, please email our team at events@whakatane.govt.nz
NEW Local Wild Food Website with all the information and updates you need COMING SOON!
Event Details
Mahy Reserve
Ōhope3121
New Zealand
Early Bird (1-31 December) - $10 + booking fee Online Presales – $15 + booking fee Gate Sales – $25 (16 years and over) Children – 15 and under free