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This annual event is popular amongst locals and visitors alike. The 6th annual festival will be held on Saturday 2nd Feb 2008 at [[Isola Estate]]. It is run by the [[Waiheke Wine Growers Association]].
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The sixth such annual event run by the [[Waiheke Wine Growers Association]]was set to be held on Saturday February 2, 2008 at [[Isola Estate]]. However, in late September 2007 the association cancelled the event. President Chris Canning told [[Gulf News]]it had become a victim of its own success and had grown too big to be run on a voluntary basis.
  
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Crowds of up to 4000 had attended previous events.
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Plans are still alive for a festival in 2009.
  
 
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Revision as of 08:43, 27 September 2007

The sixth such annual event run by the Waiheke Wine Growers Associationwas set to be held on Saturday February 2, 2008 at Isola Estate. However, in late September 2007 the association cancelled the event. President Chris Canning told Gulf Newsit had become a victim of its own success and had grown too big to be run on a voluntary basis.

Crowds of up to 4000 had attended previous events.

Plans are still alive for a festival in 2009.