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Hokitika Wildfood Festival

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Hokitika wildfood festival by Murray Bowes

Who? Hokitika Wildfood Festival

What? Try some interesting and weird food at New Zealand’s Honkita Wildfoods Festival. As well as celebrating the wild foods around the region, the festival also offers guests the opportunity to try foods such as wasp larvae ice cream. There will also be live music and other entertainment. Ticket prices vary according to events.

When? 9th to 13th March

Where? Hokitika, New Zealand 7810

How? For more information, visit www.wildfoods.co.nz

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