Gourmet in the Gardens

Gourmet in the Gardens

When
Sun 18 Oct - Sun 28 Mar 2027
Where
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Rhododendron Lawn, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
Free
Time
Sun 25 Oct, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 1 Nov, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 8 Nov, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 15 Nov, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 22 Nov, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 29 Nov, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 6 Dec, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 13 Dec, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 20 Dec, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 27 Dec, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 10 Jan 2027, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 17 Jan 2027, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 24 Jan 2027, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 31 Jan 2027, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 7 Feb 2027, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 14 Feb 2027, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 21 Feb 2027, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 28 Feb 2027, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 7 Mar 2027, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 14 Mar 2027, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 21 Mar 2027, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun 28 Mar 2027, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Restrictions
All Ages
Golden moments. Great food. Sunday evenings together.

From Sunday 18 October 2026, Gourmet in the Gardens returns to the majestic Rhododendron Lawn at Hamilton Gardens for another season of relaxed Sunday evenings, delicious food and good times together.

As the sun begins to set, settle into the lawn with family and friends and enjoy a true Kiwi backyard experience — surrounded by the beauty of the Gardens.

Discover an exceptional selection of premium food trucks serving cuisine from around the globe, enjoy live music from talented local musicians every evening, and let the kids enjoy games and plenty of space to play.
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