Hawke’s Bay’s signature culinary festival F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic has released the line-up for this year’s Summer event, which runs from November 4-13.

The programme contains more than 50 events across the 10 days, with a range of producers, artisans, chefs, winemakers and craft brewers.

Among the featured guests are bartender Martin Hudák of Sydney’s Maybe Sammy, chef Fleur Sullivan and winemaker Kate Radburnd.

F.A.W.C will launch with a new showcase event, the Grand Long Lunch, with five-courses designed by five of New Zealand’s leading chefs, including Casey McDonald of Craggy Range and Regnar Christensen of Black Barn Bistro, Wellington’s Hayden McMillan, co-owner and head chef at Floriditas, Leslie Hottiaux, co-owner and head chef at Apéro on Auckland’s Karangahape Road, and Glen File, head chef at Josh Emett’s feature establishment Onslow.

The full festival programme includes sit-down dinners, wine tastings, walk up carpark parties, workshops and New Zealand’s Craft Beer Festival.  

Hawke’s Bay Tourism Chief Executive Hamish Saxton says it is fantastic to see such a standout line-up. “After two years of juggling the impact of COVID-19, it is thrilling to see a menu that includes everything from secret long lunches and intimate dinners to vibrant street parties, festivals, award nights and workshops.”

Tickets go on sale on September 14, with Pre-Sale tickets available from September 13.

W: The full F.A.W.C! Summer Series programme is online at www.fawc.co.nz.