Good morning SunLive readers and welcome back to the start of another weekend.

It's full on here in the city this weekend and it all starts today - there's everything from furry friends at ASB BayPark Arena, to the races and even steampunk.

If the hot rods don't catch your eye, then the steampunk likely will- and it's all at Bay Rodders annual Winterblast.

The event gets underway in Mount Maunganui tonight with a meet and greet in the clubrooms followed by a mystery run at 10am tomorrow to an undisclosed Western Bay of Plenty destination.

Between 40 and 50 cars are expected to hit the road, with participants tasked with answering questions about various landmarks along the way to be in to win prizes.

The social side of the event winds up on Saturday night with a steampunk theme dinner and prizegiving at the Hotel Armitage.

Glenna Bueno will be attending Winterblast this year in her 1933 metallic green Ford Coupe.

She has owned hot rods for a number of years, and attended many Winterblast events, but this is her first year as a fully-fledged member of Bay Rodders and she has gone all out on the steampunk theme.

Her gorgeous Victorian-era gown was imported from the USA and she has added her own touches to it, including fabric roses and lace. She has made her own matching hat, upcycled a pair of old boots and added jewellery in keeping with the steampunk theme, including a stopwatch and teapot ring.

'There's going to be such a variety of steampunk, from mechanical to Victorian. The club always goes way out with dressing up. I love it.” says Glenna.

So what's the appeal of driving a hot rod?

'The power, the speed, the noise. It's an adrenalin thing. When you get in there and the windows are down, the air's coming through and you're motoring along in a group of Bay Rodders it's an exciting time,” says Glenna

'We go away together on trips and it's the kind of club where we all look after each other.”

The public can get in on the action on Sunday with a car show and swap meet in the Spring Street carpark building in Durham Street from 9am-2pm.

On display will be hot rods, muscle cars, street machines, classic cars, vintage cars, motorcycles and race cars.

Entry is $5 for adults, $12 for a family and under 12s attend free. There will be a prize draw for entrants at 1.30pm and swappers pay $5 per carpark.

Bay Rodders vice-president Keith Sawyer says the show, which has been running for about 20 years, is a great day out for the family and anyone with a love of hot rods, street machines and classic cars.

The club also holds the Nostalgia Drags at Meremere Dragway every Easter. Anyone interested in joining the club should visit: www.bayrodders.co.nz

On top of that it's also the Bay of Plenty Pet and Animal expo - one of the happiest shows you could ever attend.

All creatures great and small including dogs, cats, birds, rats, fish, guinea pigs, rabbits, reptiles, ponies and more are all under one roof.

Plus there's an exhibition of the best products, services, and entertainment for all those who love pets and animals, including free samples.

Tickets cost $9 for adults, children between five-19 years cost $4, seniors $7 and family passes are $24.

Book yours on Ticketek.

And of course it's also the Kiwifruit Cup Day at Tauranga race course.

It's free to attend and gates open from 10.30am so make sure you head along, celebrate our region's famous fruit and join in on one of the biggest racedays of the year.

Plus there's loads of other events on - see in the calendar:

16th Avenue Theatre
Dirty Dusting to 30 June 7:30pm. Three elderly ladies start a telephone sex line. Hilarious but some content may offend Book iTicket or online

A Market to Zee
A gift, a treat or something to eat, come one come all you will find us in the Hall, 169 Elizabeth Street 10am-2pm

Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate Family life with believers who meet and worship as Yeshua (Jesus) & all the early believers did. 10am Otumoetai Primary. www.BethEl.org.nz, Joel 021 768 043

Bowl Felting Workshop
Learn to hand felt your own unique bowl from wool and silk fibres. Today 11am - 3pm, Tauranga. www.carolineburton.co.nz to book

Come Sequence Dancing Tonight
Greerton Hall 7:30-10:30pm. Entry $7 includes raffles & supper. All welcome. Tauranga Scottish Society. Ph Nola 576 5076

Dragon Boating
Give It A Go paddling sessions held weekly. Sat 8am, Sulphur Point. RSVP by Text to Brooke 022 078 2308 for an info pack.

Esoteric Yoga
A simple & powerful self-healing modality that can support you to feel & appreciate how precious you are. 3:45-5pm. Ingrid 021 952 690

Glaucoma NZ Tauranga
Support group meeting for those living with glaucoma, held on the 1st Saturday of every month. For more info. [email protected] 07 549 5776

Judo Tournaments
8th/9th July, National Seconday/Intermediate Champs + Tauranga Judo Fun Day. Aquinas Action Centre, Pyes Pa Road from 9:30am. Free Admission

LOL Laughter Wellness
Blast away the winter chills with laughter. Arataki Community Ctr, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 11-11:45am. Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 or [email protected]

Neighbourhood Support
Start a Neighbourhood Support group in your street. Neighbourhood Support will help you to do it. Ph 0800 463 444 or for local contacts: www.wbopns.org.nz

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start time 1pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (next to swimming pool complex.) New players & visitors welcome. Coaching available. Ph Fred 544 5088

Petanque
At Club Mt Maunganui, Blake Park, Kawaka St. Tuesdays and Saturdays 1pm. All very welcome to try us out. Learn a new sport. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group
Come and enjoy tea/dance. Sat June 30. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Avenue. 5-9pm. $5pp. BYO food, plates, cutlery, non alcoholic drinks. Jan 544 4379

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club
CARDS 500 Mon & Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat. 14 Norris St. (behind PaknSave) 12:45pm for 1pm start.Entry $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Well-being for Women
You're invited to join the conversation on women today, our well-being & our health. 12:30-3pm at Waipuna Hospice. Ingrid 021 952 690