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About Us

We're a passionate team dedicated to creating world-class food festivals that celebrate the best of what New Zealand has to offer.

Our purpose

Bringing towns
together, one
weekend at a time

We bring communities together through experiences built on exceptional cuisine, vibrant entertainment and an inclusive atmosphere.

Each event carefully features premium food vendors, local performers and cultural offerings that represent Aotearoa's diversity and creativity. We see food festivals as platforms for connection and celebration — designed to create lasting memories.

Every event strives to deliver a world-class experience with distinctly Kiwi character.

Friends eating on the grass at a Bites & Beats night market
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The details

The business behind the market

Trading nameBites & Beats Aotearoa
Registered entityAvid Leisure Limited
NZBN9429053068576

Hiring. We're regularly on the lookout for good people — including Event Managers for the travelling night market. See current vacancies →

Come find us this weekend

Dates and locations are posted on Facebook as soon as they're locked in.