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A Taste of Matarangi
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The Village Green
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It is back in 2024! Come to the Taste of Matarangi and enjoy a day full of delicious seafood, local produce, fine wine, cold beer and listen to some great music - all at this wonderful beach location in Matarangi.
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Put this date in your diary!
This iconic festival is back in 2024. So save the date - Saturday April 6th in your diary and get your tickets now.
Tickets on sale now
Tickets are available to be purchased online - click the red book now button link on this page. Tickets prices are as follows:
- Adults $30 - pre event price via online sales, which will close Friday 5th April at 5pm.
- Children (5-17yrs) $5
- Under 5yrs Free
Event day sales - Adults $40.
2024 event programme
10:00 - Festival opens
10.20 - Te Rerenga Kapa Haka group
10:45 - Francie Lidgard - Local singer-songwriter, Francie is a voice of her generation
performing her own musical collection reflecting on her own tastes and experiences.
12:00 - Cosha - consisting of two passionate artists dedicated to creating an unforgettable musical experience. Cosha offers a versatile range of music, from timeless classics to contemporary hits, all delivered with their unique acoustic touch.
1:00 - Charity auction – supporting Kuaotunu Search & Rescue and the Te Rerenga School
1:30 - Black and Gold - A dynamic ensemble that defies genre boundaries and invites you to experience the fusion of sound at its finest. Whether you enjoy a sing a long, dancing or someone who simply appreciates the magic of live music, Black and Gold’s ability to seamlessly transition between genres ensures that there’s something for everyone while having you up on the dance floor.
2:30 - Raffle draw - Raffles are on sale from 10am until 2pm at the raffle tent
3:00 - Sugafix - With their infectious grooves, powerhouse vocals, and ability to cater to diverse musical tastes Sugafix create a sound that’s pure musical joy as it is timeless. This dynamic and versatile band fronted by a dynamic duo will be headlining and delivering an unforgettable closing set that will have you on your feet and craving for more.
4:00 - Alcohol sales close
4:30 - Festival closes.
Call for Volunteers
Volunteers – If you are able to volunteer at the festival we would appreciate your assistance! Please go to our website for more information or contact us by phone or email.
Thanks to our event Sponsors!
Thanks to all of our sponsors for helping to make this event a success:
Gold Sponsors – All About Whitianga, Creative Fuel Design, CFM, Richardsons Real Estate, Winton.
Silver Sponsors – The Matarangi Beach Paper, Matarangi Rate Payers Assoc Inc, Puku & Kerres, Holistic Health, Four 4 Square Matarangi, Matarangi Monitoring Service, Good as Gold Painting and Decorating, Coromandel ITM, Matarangi Homes, Hopper Construction.
Bronze Sponsors – Matarangi Plumbing, Peninsula Pest Services, WBND, The Matarangi Bar.
Parking & Getting there
Supporting Local Charities
Example entertainment & activities throughout the day
- Event MC - will be providing on going information to the patrons throughout the day between each band.
- The Dunes – Golf competition
- Eventfun Waikato – Providing rides and activities for families
- Reserve playground– for the children
- Raffles - available for purchase at the merchandise tent
- Charity bucket drop – patrons have an opportunity to donate toward the event charities safter the auction
- Food vendors – available all day
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