Bloom in the Bay at the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival this November will be bursting with trade stalls at the new

Bloom Plaza.

There will also be speakers, workshops and a small village of tiny homes and cabins supplied by Freedom Cabins NZ, plus the much-loved galleries, competitions, music and delicious food.

This festival hub, located at Tauranga Racecourse, is sponsored by Craigs Investment Partners.

It features live music and bands, a Kids' Zone, stage acts, and a bar to relax in and enjoy a bite

to eat while planning garden and art trail visits over the four days of the festival.

The Bay of Plenty Floral Art Society will be holding their competition during the festival. Tauranga Cake Decorators Guild, Tauranga Porcelain Artists, Tauranga Society of Artists, Tauranga Woodcrafters, Bethlehem Pottery Club and The Weekend Sun Emerging Artist participants will have their work on display.

The Bloom in the Bay Festival Gallery will feature sculptures, photography, paintings, ceramics, textiles, glass art and more from local and national artists.

Entry to Bloom in the Bay is free for festival pass holders, and only $5 at the gate for everyone else, with children under 14 free.

The festival map, obtainable once a festival pass is purchased, clearly outlines the locations of each garden and art stop on the Garden & Art Trail, with the central hub on the map being Bloom in the Bay.

Purchase a $40 One-Day or $65 Multi-day Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival pass and go exploring the bay from November 17-20.

The Weekend Sun has a ‘Win with the Sun' festival pass giveaway to anyone who can answer the question: ‘Which company is sponsoring the Festival Hub Bloom in the Bay?' Enter online: at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section.

Entries must be received by Tuesday, October 25.