The Historic Village will once again come alive with colourful activities, cultural performances and community spirit for the 18th Multicultural Tauranga Festival this Saturday.

The festival is Multicultural Tauranga's signature event and festival director Ann Kerewaro says it's a perfect means to demonstrate and celebrate the organisation's motto: Promoting cultural diversity and harmony in the community.

Just like there is every year, there will be stage performances – music and dance – by various ethnic community groups, food stalls with a wide range of ethnic food, and a children's area to keep the little ones happy with a bouncy castle, face painting and other activities.

One lucky adult visitor is also going to win the main $250 spot prize offered by TSB Bank. For younger visitors, another $100 spot prize is waiting to be claimed.

Chairs and some picnic benches will be provided, but won't be available to everybody.

'Bringing a folding chair would be a good idea,” says Ann.

The festival starts at 10am-4pm on Saturday, March 4. Entry is $6 for adults and $3 for children aged five to 16.