Brightstone Blues, Brews and BBQs - - hundreds of people enjoying an afternoon/evening of live music, boutique beer and food. For many people this event contains the essence of what summer is about and is held on the second Thursday in January every year.
April
Tauranga Harbour Challenge - a 24-km outrigger canoe race based at the Tauranga Fish and Dive Club at Sulphur Point.
September
Te Puke Kiwifruit Festival - a grand celebration
of Te Puke’s kiwifruit. The event features a competition
to find the Kiwifruit Queen, festival ball and Kiwifruit Expo
show casing products and services related to the green and golden
fruits.
December
Centralmed Tinman Triathlon - New Zealand’s
premier Olympic distance triathlon event
