A new event has been added to the Hawke’s Bay events calendar this year as part of the Blossom Festival and it’s a ride that looks set to grow every year – proceeds from the cycle through Hawke’s Bay spring blossoms will be used to plant more trees to enjoy along the route.

The Blossom Ride takes place on Sunday 15 September from 10am onwards on the cycle ways and river side tracks running through Hastings District’s Fruitbowl.  Find out more here

Entries are being called for a Hastings Blossom Queen for the first time in 40 years.
The winner will be crowned at a Blossom Festival 1950s rock 'n' roll hop on Saturday 7 September.
Read more here

Schools, community groups and businesses are gearing up their blossom making in advance of this year's Blossom Parade on Saturday 14 September.  

The winning float in each of these caterories is up to win $2000 with a trophy for the supreme winner.
Read more about some of the entries here

All About Trees is a new education programme that has been given the thumbs up by Hawke's Bay children.

The specially commissioned resource gives children an opportunity to constructively explore the 90 hectares of Arboretum at Guthrie-Smith Tutira.  Read more here

This year’s Blossom Parade on Saturday 14 September will be taking a new route through the streets of Hastings and will, as in days gone by, have princesses and a Blossom Queen nestled within the floral floats.  
More details here