This year’s competition is on Wednesday, 22 June 2016 at the stunning Mills Reef Winery in Tauranga followed by a gala dinner and awards ceremony in the evening.

The organisers say that the BOP has some of the best fruit in the country, so it goes without saying that there are also a number of very talented young fruit growers in the region and this event is the perfect opportunity to showcase their horticultural skills.

The winner of the 2016 Bay of Plenty Young Fruit Grower goes forward to the national final of the NZ Young Fruit Grower on 19-20 July 2016 in Pukekohe.

The day event also coincides with ‘Cultivate Your Career’, an event attended by hundreds of Year 11, 12 and 13 secondary school students. With the aim of promoting horticulture as a career, it exposes students to the endless opportunities available to them in the horticulture sector and to skills they need to transition from school into the wider world of employment, training and/ or further education in the Bay of Plenty.

Enter the competition

Showcase your horticultural skills and initiative by entering the 2016 BOP Young Fruit Grower Competition. The event will expose you to great networking opportunities with industry leaders and you can win some fantastic cash prizes! To enter, go to: www.bopyoungfruitgrower.co.nz. 

Become a Sponsor

Align your brand with the BOPYFG competition. Attended by hundreds of industry people, the event offers great recognition and significant brand exposure for sponsors and supporters.

• GOLD – sponsorship funding of $5,000 +
• SILVER – sponsorship funding of $3,000 - $4,999
• BRONZE – sponsorship funding of $1,000 - $2999

Hold a Trade Exhibition

Trade stands are $200 each, irrelevant of scale. Take this opportunity to showcase your business in the Bay of Plenty where horticulture industries are thriving.

Trade Exhibitors are also welcome to provide specific demonstrations during the one-day event, which will become part of the event schedule and advertised to attendees.

Mills Reef has an extensive grass area with plenty of room for trade stands of all shapes and sizes.

For more information, visit: www.bopyoungfruitgrower.co.nz.