The countdown has begun as the Kāpiti Food Fair gears up for yet another unforgettable celebration this December.
This year promises to be even more exhilarating, packed with laughter and fun, and with an enticing line-up of vendors that will leave your taste buds dancing!
“We’ve almost hit capacity at 250 vendors which is always exciting,” says fair co-owner Helene Judge.
“It’s our goal each year to deliver an amazing start of summer experience and a ‘day out’ for all foodies who attend. Our vendors are a crucial part of this process – without them, there wouldn’t be a Kāpiti Food Fair.
“At this point, we’re on-track to reach our target of 60 per cent of vendors offering packaged products including the Liquor Zone,” Helene says.
“The remaining 40 per cent of vendors will be operating either under gazebo or from a food truck to serve-up delicious ready to eat foods. We’re being careful to bring on a variety of vendors who will deliver gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, raw and fresh, organic, vegetarian and vegan based food offerings to provide something for everyone.”
The Kāpiti Food Fair has less than 39 sites available now, so if you’re interested, make sure you book your spot now – single and double sites go quickly.
Every year the Kāpiti Food Fair aspires to curate a selection of foodie offerings from the Kāpiti region and beyond.
There will also be a world of liquors, craft beers, cider and delightful spirits like rum, whiskey, gin and vodka to experience in the off-licence liquor zone, along with plenty of non-alcoholic beverages from aromatic teas and coffees to zesty cordials and juices, from sodas and kombucha to natural remedies and fresh pressed juices.
Vendors will also be offering honey, health and balm products, microgreens, and a plethora of delectable delights.
You’ll also unearth a treasure trove of herbs, spices, and kitchen essentials that promise to elevate your home cooked dishes. E
xplore eco-friendly innovations, exquisite handcrafted pieces, and an array of homegrown delights, like fruit an veg, or grab Christmas presents like DIY kits, tupperware and gadgets, recipe books, plant holders, handcrafted utensils, pottery, chopping boards, spice racks, plates and platters, pet foods, pepper grinders, mortar and pestles and more
“Our line-up of vendors this year is truly extraordinary with loyal repeat vendors and new vendors coming onboard. With the addition of our new Night Gig headlining the amazing fire-breathing country diva Tami Neilson, we are working doubly hard to serve-up TWO gigs in ONE day so visitors can immerse themselves in a day of indulgence, shopping, and entertainment,” says fair co-owner Jeanine van Kradenberg.
Kāpiti Food Fair will be held on Saturday, December 2, at the Mazengarb Reserve in Paraparaumu on the Kāpiti Coast with gates open from 10am to 4pm.
