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The Bloom Table The Art of Flower Preserving & Crafting Discover three beautiful ways to preserve flowers and transform them into modern botanical crafts. Learn pressing, drying, and preservation techniques while creating your own keepsake to take home. Includes all materials, garden entry, farm tour, sweet treat, tea or coffee, and a mini Bee Valley flower press. DATE & TIME Fri 6 Nov at 9am-11am 2 hours VENUE Bee Valley Flower Farm 112 Ackworth Road, Lepperton 4373, New Zealand admission $95pp (max. 12 people per session) TICKETS sponsored by The Bloom Table

Butterflies & Moths A Workshop with the Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust Butterflies are often called “flowers that fly,” bring beauty and life to gardens like Bee Valley Flower Farm. Beyond their charm, they pollinate plants and signal healthy ecosystems. Creating a butterfly-friendly space means planting nectar and host plants, avoiding sprays, and adding shelter. Jacqui Knight, founding trustee of the Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust,will share practical tips, surprising insights, and simple steps you can take to transform your own garden into a haven for butterflies. DATE & TIME Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov at 11am & 2pm VENUE Bee Valley Flower Farm 112 Ackworth Road, Lepperton 4373, New Zealand admission Garden entry free only TICKETS sponsored by Butterflies & Moths

Bee Valley Flower Farm Tours Join us for a guided walk through our rustic flower fields to meet our bees and blooms while soaking in enchanting views. Discover the beauty and challenges of working with nature, how we grow with the seasons and bee inspired to create your own cut-flower garden. “Nature never hurries, yet everything blooms in its own time.” DATE & TIME Sat 31 Oct, Sun 1 Nov, Sat 7 Nov & Sun 8 Nov at 10:30am & 1:30pm VENUE Bee Valley Flower Farm 112 Ackworth Road, Lepperton 4373, New Zealand admission Garden entry fee only TICKETS sponsored by Bee Valley Flower Farm Tours

Each year we present a range of enticing events. Some are for learning, some for inspiration and others are for your entertainment. Whichever you choose our 2026 event schedule has something for everyone. Most events require you to book tickets, which you can do directly through this website. Others including the Mitre 10 Speaker Series are offered free (usual garden entry fee applies) for you to gain knowledge and enjoy our wonderful gardens. Please ensure you book early to avoid disappointment as many of our events sell out. Bee Valley Flower Farm Departs Tasman Prospect Departs from the Festival Hub, Plymouth International Hotel Departs from the TSB Hub Carpark, Hāwera Fernery & Display Houses, Pukekura Park Japanese Tea House Juno Spirits Distillery Kahikatea Korito Magnolia Grove Mitre 10 Mega Nice Hotel Oakley Garden Pukekura Park Riverlea Rod Syme Magnolia Dell - Naumai Park Sequoia Steps Shining Peak Brewing Te Henui Cemetery Various gardens SAT 31 OCT 7am - 7pm Learn More Daily Fri 30 Oct & Sat 7 Nov Fri 30 Oct - Sun 1 Nov Fri 30 Oct - Wed 4 Nov Fri 30 Oct, Sat 31 Oct & Fri 6 Nov Fri 6 Nov Sat 31 Oct Sat 31 Oct & Sat 7 Nov Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov Sat 31 Oct & Thu 5 Nov Sat 31 Oct, Sun 1 Nov & Sat 7 Nov Sat 31 Oct, Sun 1 Nov, Sat 7 Nov & Sun 8 Nov Sat 31 Oct, Sun 1 Nov, Thu 5 Nov & Sat 7 Nov Sat 7 Nov Sat 7 Nov & Sun 8 Nov Thu 5 Nov Tue 3 Nov Tue 3 Nov Tue 3 Nov & Thu 5 Nov Wed 4 Nov Wed 4 Nov & Fri 6 Nov Let's Talk 🙃 Nadia Lim Thu 5 Nov Mitre 10 Mega FREE EVENT The Barden Party Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov Rod Syme Magnolia Dell - Naumai Park Let's Talk 🙃 Glenbrook Vintage Train Wed 4 Nov Departs Tasman Prospect Let's Talk 🙃 Botanical Art Workshops with Jennifer Duval-Smith Fri 30 Oct - Sun 1 Nov Riverlea Let's Talk 🙃 Day Tripper - North to South Tue 3 Nov Departs from the Festival Hub, Plymouth International Hotel Let's Talk 🙃 Day Tripper - South to North Thu 5 Nov Departs from the TSB Hub Carpark, Hāwera Let's Talk 🙃 The Bloom Table Fri 6 Nov Bee Valley Flower Farm Let's Talk 🙃 Botanical Candle Making Workshop Tue 3 Nov Bee Valley Flower Farm Let's Talk 🙃 Christmas Wreath Making Sat 7 Nov Bee Valley Flower Farm Let's Talk 🙃 Urban Garden Tour Tue 3 Nov Departs from the Festival Hub, Plymouth International Hotel Let's Talk 🙃 Blooms & Brews Sat 31 Oct Shining Peak Brewing Let's Talk 🙃 Twilight Tours Fri 30 Oct & Sat 7 Nov Nice Hotel Let's Talk 🙃 Discover Taranaki: Transforming Outdoor Spaces Sat 31 Oct Departs from the Festival Hub, Plymouth International Hotel Let's Talk 🙃 Discover Taranaki: Explore the Beauty of North Taranaki’s Premier Gardens Sat 7 Nov Departs from the Festival Hub, Plymouth International Hotel Let's Talk 🙃 Japanese Tea Ceremony Daily Japanese Tea House Let's Talk 🙃 Juno Gin Masterclass Wed 4 Nov & Fri 6 Nov Juno Spirits Distillery Let's Talk 🙃 Sequoia by Night Fri 30 Oct - Wed 4 Nov Sequoia Steps Let's Talk 🙃 La Mer in the Garden Sat 31 Oct, Sun 1 Nov & Sat 7 Nov Various gardens Let's Talk 🙃 Te Henui Cemetery Guided Walk Fri 30 Oct, Sat 31 Oct & Fri 6 Nov Te Henui Cemetery Let's Talk 🙃 Pukekura Park Guided Walk Wed 4 Nov & Fri 6 Nov Pukekura Park Let's Talk 🙃 Fernery & Display House - Pukekura Park Tue 3 Nov & Thu 5 Nov Fernery & Display Houses, Pukekura Park Mitre 10 Speaker Series Permaculture Food Forest Daily Korito Mitre 10 Speaker Series Let's Grow Bananas Sat 31 Oct & Sat 7 Nov Magnolia Grove Mitre 10 Speaker Series Hanging Baskets Sat 31 Oct & Sat 7 Nov Oakley Garden Mitre 10 Speaker Series Propagating Plants Sat 31 Oct & Thu 5 Nov Oakley Garden Mitre 10 Speaker Series Butterflies & Moths Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov Bee Valley Flower Farm Mitre 10 Speaker Series Bee Valley Flower Farm Tours Sat 31 Oct, Sun 1 Nov, Sat 7 Nov & Sun 8 Nov Bee Valley Flower Farm Mitre 10 Speaker Series NZ Bumblebee Conservation Trust Sat 7 Nov & Sun 8 Nov Bee Valley Flower Farm Mitre 10 Speaker Series Edible Plants for the Beginners Garden Sat 31 Oct, Sun 1 Nov, Thu 5 Nov & Sat 7 Nov Kahikatea events

Edible Plants for the Beginners Garden with Katy Roach Walk and talk with Katy as she takes you for a tour through the garden while discussing key factors in plant selection, placement, maintenance and harvest. Katy shares her delight in growing and harvesting organic fruit and vegetables which are proudly incorporated into her culinary endeavours and preserves. She works with the mantra “Keep it simple and practical, and make it happen.” DATE & TIME Sat 31 Oct, Sun 1 Nov, Thu 5 Nov & Sat 7 Nov at 1pm VENUE Kahikatea 61 Branch Road, Highlands Park, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand admission Garden entry fee only TICKETS sponsored by Edible Plants for the Beginners Garden

Botanical Candle Making Workshop Create your own luxurious botanical candle using seasonal scents and delicate dried Bee Valley blooms. A beautiful slow-living workshop filled with flowers, creativity, and cosy countryside charm. Includes garden entry, farm tour, all materials, and your choice of cake with tea or coffee. DATE & TIME Tue 3 Nov at 9am-11am 2 hours VENUE Bee Valley Flower Farm 112 Ackworth Road, Lepperton 4373, New Zealand admission $95pp (max. 12 people per session) TICKETS sponsored by Botanical Candle Making Workshop

Hanging Baskets with Jenny Oakley Hanging baskets are fun and simple to do if you follow a few basic rules. You can create a spectacular combination of plants that you will enjoy for many months. Come along and learn about the tips and tricks Jenny uses when creating her spectacular baskets. DATE & TIME Sat 31 Oct & Sat 7 Nov at 2pm VENUE Oakley Garden admission Garden entry fee only TICKETS sponsored by Hanging Baskets

Day Tripper - South to North By popular demand, our Day Tripper coach tour is back. Whether you’re heading North to South, or South to North, you can sit back, relax and enjoy a outdoor adventure through five fabulous festival gardens. There will be a lunch stop at Waiongana Garden in Waitara, so please pack a picnic. Both tours are perfect for non-drivers, and garden lovers keen to share the day with others. So, leave the driving to us and get your ticket to ride. Visited Gardens: Rural Haven Leppers Te Kukumara Sustainable Backyards - Joradalee Creek – Stratford DATE & TIME Thu 5 Nov at 8:45am-5pm VENUE Departs from the TSB Hub Carpark, Hāwera 15 Camberwell Road, Hāwera 4610, New Zealand admission $85pp (incl. garden entry fee and transport) TICKETS sponsored by Day Tripper - South to North

Fernery & Display House - Pukekura Park This tour and demonstration will give you a first-hand look at what goes into creating the stunning displays in the Fernery and Display Houses. You’ll see colourful coleus, exotic foliage plants and elegant orchids. Meet at lower entrance by the Fred Parker Lawn. Tours are strictly limited to 20 per tour. Registrations must be made to rose.hogwood@npdc.govt.nz DATE & TIME Tue 3 Nov & Thu 5 Nov at 11am-12pm 1 hour VENUE Fernery & Display Houses, Pukekura Park Fillis Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand admission FREE EVENT TICKETS sponsored by Fernery & Display House - Pukekura Park

Discover Taranaki: Transforming Outdoor Spaces A Landscape Tour with Chris Paul Join renowned landscape consultant and founder of Plan-it Earth Landscape Chris Paul with over 35 years of experience, on an inspiring tour of five town and country Taranaki gardens. As a current assessor for both the New Zealand Gardens Trust and the Taranaki Garden Festival, Chris offers unmatched insight into the creative and practical processes behind crafting truly stunning outdoor spaces. Whether you're designing urban retreats, coastal sanctuaries, or sustainable landscapes, this tour will provide valuable lessons on how to approach garden transformation from a landscape architecture perspective. Visited Gardens: Gravetye: a masterclass of design Cairnhill: a garden of vibrancy and colour Portia’s Place: a romantic two-year-old garden with 100-year-old bones Riverlea: lesson in design around the homestead La Ultima: a small newly established town garden Throughout the tour, Chris will share his wisdom and methodology , including: How to assess and respond to site conditions Balancing aesthetics with function Choosing the right planting palette for various environments Principles of sustainable and regenerative design The art of long-term vision in garden development This is a rare opportunity to learn firsthand from a Master of Landscape Design. DATE & TIME Sat 31 Oct at 9am-5:45pm 8 hours & 45 mins VENUE Departs from the Festival Hub, Plymouth International Hotel 220 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand admission $345pp (max 10 people) (incl. entry and tour of 5 gardens, morning tea, lunch, drinks at the end & coach transport) TICKETS sponsored by Discover Taranaki: Transforming Outdoor Spaces

Christmas Wreath Making Celebrate the season by creating a lush festive wreath using fresh and dried foliage, flowers, fruit, and natural treasures. A cosy, joy-filled workshop with expert guidance, festive treats, and plenty of Christmas sparkle. Includes all materials, garden entry, farm tour, and your choice of cake with tea or coffee. DATE & TIME Sat 7 Nov at 2pm-4pm 2 hours VENUE Bee Valley Flower Farm 112 Ackworth Road, Lepperton 4373, New Zealand admission $135pp (max. 8 people per session) TICKETS sponsored by Christmas Wreath Making

The Barden Party Naumai Park marks 100 years with a Bardinspired garden party – and everyone’s invited. The Barden Party brings Heracles to Hāwera, an original folk musical that reimagines the Greek hero’s story, exploring his fraught relationship with Hera, Queen of the Gods, and his own inner battles. Performed by the award-winning New Zealand theatre company, these two free shows blend myth, live music and a 1940s Hollywood aesthetic. Set in South Taranaki District Council’s lush native reserve, established in 1926, enjoy the celebrations among the trees with Greek gods, not goblins. DATE & TIME Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov at 2pm 2 hours VENUE Rod Syme Magnolia Dell - Naumai Park Gladstone Street, Hāwera 4610, New Zealand admission FREE EVENT TICKETS sponsored by The Barden Party