October 2024 Update At The Packhouse

Hi Packhouse family,
A lot is happening at The Old Packhouse in October! In fact there’s a lot
happening in Northland.

Firstly. Congrats to this month's Packhouse Winner!

Jesse Hamilton

Don't worry if you haven't won this month. There always is a chance every month!
Winners can redeem their voucher at the Cafe or Butchery/Deli.

 Savour Northland

Have you heard about Savour Northland? It’s a month
(October) of food and beverage activities and promotions happening throughout the region to promote Northland’s food and beverage story.

Check out the website savournorthland.com
Included in the Food Challenges within the Savour Northland festival are four entries from The Old Packhouse Café – check them out as well.

And included in the events are our Friday Night Food Markets and …… drumroll

Oktoberfest/Oysterfest
Oktoberfest/Oysterfest! Happening on Sunday 27 th October. 
Tickets available from the café from 10th October, or from eventfinda.

Friday Night Food Markets 5pm – 8pm - are on every Friday evening with live
music.

Check back here for our updated weekly musicians.

Sip & Swing Social



Friday 11th October is Sip & Swing Social with Simon and Stu playing some awesome Swing tunes – all welcome for this social dance evening.
Friday 25th October is Jazz Café night with The Bay Windjammers – free entry all
welcome.
Our regular food vendors through October will be

Chuck’s Smash Burgers & Fries
La Patisserie
Mademoiselle Waffle
Mexi Corner plant based Nachos
Hangi Brothers
ZA Foodies – Karaage chicken
Betty’s Caravan – chicken wings, arancini, vegetarian & more
Mrs Millers Mussel Fritters (sometimes)
Packhouse Café oyster and antipasto platters
Coming soon – The Taco Truck!
Saturday Market 8am – 1.30pm (every Saturday rain or shine)
Growers & Artisans Market with approx. 90 vendors, live music on two stages, Cash Out facility

Musicians change weekly:


12 October: The Rainmakers and Jazz Box
19 October – Catatonic duo and Stew & Simon
26 October – Smashing Kumaras and Jazz Box
Sunday Market 9am – 1pm (every Sunday rain or shine)

However Finishing early at 12 midday on the 27th due to the Oktoberfest event.
Musicians on the 27th at the Sunday Market will be The Bay Windjammers.
Sundays is a more relaxed and eclectic market with some produce, artisans and pre- loved and includes food vendors Hangi Brothers, Taste Bud, and of course food from the Café.


Packhouse Halloween Event
Thursday 31 st October 5pm – 8pm
Scare Maze in The Chiller/Family Fun/ Costume Prizes/ Treasure Hunt/Food
Stalls/Licensed Bar
Check out the Café’s seasonal food offerings;
Lemon Meringue Cruffins, Spring Fruits on the Danishes, seasonal salads, and lots more.

Happy October!!!

See You At The Packhouse,
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