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Hawke's Bay F.A.W.C! Food & Wine Classic
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A ten-day celebration of Hawke's Bay food and wine across 30+ wineries and restaurants. F.A.W.C. stands for Food and Wine Classic — each venue creates a bespoke event from long-table harvests and seafood picnics in the vines to Art Deco winery dinners. New Zealand's most diverse food-and-wine programme outside Auckland.
~10,000 visitors
Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE)
5-14 June
$30 - $200
4–14°C
~8 rainy days · 4h sunshine/day
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Where it is
Hastings, New Zealand
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When is Hawke's Bay F.A.W.C! Food & Wine Classic held?
Ten days in early June (winter edition); also a Summer edition in November
Where does Hawke's Bay F.A.W.C! Food & Wine Classic take place?
Hawke's Bay F.A.W.C! Food & Wine Classic is held in Hastings, New Zealand.
How much does it cost to attend Hawke's Bay F.A.W.C! Food & Wine Classic?
Tickets range from NZD 30 to NZD 200.
How many people attend Hawke's Bay F.A.W.C! Food & Wine Classic?
Approximately ~10,000 visitors attend each edition.
What's the nearest airport to Hawke's Bay F.A.W.C! Food & Wine Classic?
The nearest airport is Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE).
Who is Hawke's Bay F.A.W.C! Food & Wine Classic best for?
Best for foodies, couples, wine enthusiasts and culture lovers.
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