Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival

Celebrate the best of the south with the annual Akarua Autumn Festival.
As the Akarua Autumn Festival enters its 30th year, what's not to love?
Visitors and locals alike come in droves to soak up the unmatched Arrowtown surrounds, atmosphere and entertaining attractions, including the Arrow Miners Band and the Buckingham Belles Can Can.
Many long-held festival traditions like the Art Exhibition, the Grand Variety Concert, the Vintage Cars, the Shotover Country Music Concert and the Arrowtown Entertainers Musical, remain a drawcard for punters, while the Pie, Pint and Pinot event boasts a hearty line-up of gourmet pies, locally-brewed craft beer and a stunning range of wines from Akarua Winery.
To view the full event programme or secure tickets to an event, see their website here.
latest issue:
Issue #122
Our latest of dish is an absolute bumper issue, packed with over 70 recipes! We start by chatting with the MasterChef Australia judges and Kiwi contestant Ben Mcdonald before cooking up the very best of what’s in season. Then we make freezer meals easy and delicious with double-batch cooking. Next up we share some of our faves including Pretzel-crumbed Chicken Schnitty and French Onion Soup Mac and Cheese. Then we whip up warming curries, tempting dinners for two, epic sides like our Parmesan-crusted Roasted Potatoes, and crowd pleasers like our cover-star Miso French Onion Chicken. We finish up with irresistible sweet treats and a run-down of top Aussie shiraz!