Cooking demonstrations New Zealand's 2011 Masterchef winner by Nadia Lin will be among the attractions at Saturday's Katikati Avocado Wine and Food Festival.

The festival, which has become an annual `must' for locals and holidaymakers, also includes an avocado cooking demonstration by Peter Blakeway, a guacamole making contest, avo-art, avocado and spoon races and entertainment for children.

Past Masterchef winner Nadia Lim is attending the popular festival.

The Pakeke Lions organised event in the historic and leafy Uretara Domain will raise funds to help with the completion of the Cancer Society's New Lion's Lodge in Hamilton.

There will also be a wide range of foods on sale and well as wines from Askern Estate, Finer Wines, Hihi Wines, Makaraka Estate, Morton Estate and Volcanic Hill Wines.

Three groups will perform throughout the day including the South Workshop - back by popular demand - to play the classics from ABBA, to YMCA, and many other popular hits.

Tony Edwards Trio is an experienced group of musicians who play numbers from Rock-n-roll, jazz, pop to middle of the road.

'Double Xposure'.is a professional duo from Tauranga with a great sound and large repertoire enjoyed by all age groups. Gates open at 11.30am and close at 6pm.