The Mount Maunganui Blues, Brews & BBQ's festival is one of the regions iconic events and is not to be missed. The festivals boasts the largest collection of fine ales for any single event of its type making it New Zealand's largest celebration of brewing. While New Zealand is well recognised for its fine wines, it is less recognised that craft breweries all around the country are producing really world class products using traditional methods. To cater for all tastes, there will be a selection of fine wine from the local Mills Reef Winery, Cider is making a come back with Bulmer Cider joining the festival and there will even be a tipple or two of schnapps to be found. So come and join the fun, sample a few ales, try some of the wonderful culinary cuisine on offer and kick back to the sounds of some great blues music. What could be better?
| Date | Saturday 15th January 2011 |
| Venue | Blake Park, Mt Maunganui |
| Time | Festival opens at noon. Bars close at 7.00pm and music ceases at 7.30pm. |
| Ticket Price | $25.00 for those aged 18 years and over. Phone and internet sales will incur a booking fee and courier fees as applicable |
| Tickets | Available 7.30am Wednesday 1st December 2010 from branches of ANZ Bank within the Western Bay of Plenty. Bayfair ANZ is open 7 days. |
| Internet & Phone Sales | Internet and phone sales will be available via Ticket Direct on Wednesday 1st December 2010. Phone 0800 484 2538 or 07 577 7188 or click here for internet sales. Bookiong fees and courier fees apply. |
| Purchasing | Tickets purchased from ANZ branches must be purchased for cash. Money machines are located at each ANZ Bank branch. |
| Children | Those under 18 will be admitted free but must be accompanied by a parent at all times; i.e. they must remain under the direct supervision of a parent |
| Availability | There is no limit to the number of tickets that can be purchased |
| Parking | Parking on the vacant City Council land on Totara Street. Parking is free |
| Luck Draw | Details to be advised |
| Misc | The festival will not be cancelled due to weather |
The festival is organised by the community service group, Tauranga Round Table to raise funds for local charities, community organisations and youth activities.
