What do you call three comedians driving down State Highway 2 to spend a spring evening in Katikati? A Comedy Hoedown of course!

Yes, that's right folks – the big comedy night fundraiser for Katikati Primary School is back on this November 5.

Hampered by Covid-19 last year, the event – fronted by Kiwi funny guy Ben Hurley and two fellow comedians – is coming up for 2022 on Saturday, November 5 at Katikati War Memorial Hall.

The 2022 theme is Comedy Hoedown – with Western Bay of Plenty audiences are invited to dress up Western and walk through the saloon doors from 6.45pm to be treated to a night of laughter and entertainment from Ben Hurley, Justine Smith and Tony Lyall plus a live band, spot prizes, raffles and a three-course meal from 7pm.

Tickets to the R18 event are on sale now at: www.eventbee.com with a table of 10 for $690, single tickets at $74 each – and, if you want to be up-close to the Most Wanted fun in Katikati all year, the VIP tables of 10 are $795.

Organised by the Parents of the School, president Dannae Baker says the committee is working hard behind the scenes to bring the night back this year after a 24-month hiatus due to Covid-19 cancelling the event in 2021.

'We are so happy that we can host this Comedy Hoedown after it was cancelled last year. This is because all money raised – every single cent – goes back to our primary school for much-needed resources.”

Katikati Primary School principal Andrea Nicholson says this year funds raised will be invested in Information Communication Technology for the school and its students, aged five-12.

'We are very grateful to the community for supporting this fabulous event, which will benefit our children, and to Ben Hurley and POTS for making the event possible. It will be great to see our community coming together now that Covid restrictions have eased.”

Tickets to the R18 Comedy Hoedown – on Saturday, November 5 at Katikati War Memorial Hall are on sale now at: www.eventbee.com by searching ‘Katikati Comedy Hoedown'. Or click here.

Dannae says tickets are limited – and the event is always popular – so book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

'There will be awesome raffles on the night with prizes sponsored by a range of businesses – even some as far away as Rotorua supporting the event – plus spot prizes to be won.

'We have live band ‘This is How We Die' kicking things off. It's going to be a great night out for a great cause!”