Events season kicks off

This weekend marks the start of our jam-packed events calendar and it's going to be another good one!

One of the biggest and most visible events on this weekend is Graffiato: Taupo Street Art Festival, the legendary art event that happens annually at this time of year.

Graffiato, run by Towncentre Taupo, brings together New Zealand's top street artists to paint the bare walls of our town centre's shop sides and back alleys. There are already 80 murals around the district and even more will be added this weekend.

The festival kicks off today and runs until Sunday with an artist meet and greet at Taupo Museum tonight at 5.30pm. This is also an opportunity to buy some art, with five works being auctioned off.

Another fantastic event taking place this weekend is the Latin America and Spain Film Festival at Taupo Museum. It runs until Tuesday and features a collection of 11 films that aim to give the viewer a closer look at history, culture and social developments of Latin America and Spain.

For those in the north of our district, Mangakino will be holding Eggtoberfest (think all things eggs and a lot of fun) and the Wakesurf Tease at Lake Maraetai from noon tomorrow.

Lakeside at Kinloch, the huge annual market with over 100 stalls will be held at Kinloch Domain on Sunday from 8.30am to 3.30pm.

In Turangi, the Tongariro National Trout Centre will have a kids' fishing day on Sunday where kids can learn to hook their own trout.

We're also playing host to motocross action, a fashion show, comedy, a gypsy fair and plenty more. There really is something for everyone this weekend, so get out there and make the most of living in the wonderful events capital of New Zealand.

To find out more about what's going on around the district visit www.greatlaketaupo.com/events