Tonnes of snow and plenty of other winter-themed installations will turn Papamoa Tavern's garden bar area into a winter wonderland this month.

Part-goers enjoyed the last event held at Papamoa Beach Tavern. Photo: B-line Photography.

Party-goers are encouraged to dress up in their winter kit and come and play in the snow at the Papamoa Beach Winter Festival 2015 at Papamoa Beach Tavern on June 27 from 4pm-10pm.

Festival promotions manager Tim Williams says after many years spent in the Bay of Plenty, friends would talk about winter not only bringing the cold – but the fact there's nothing ‘cool' to go to during winter months.

'With the likes of the Ohakune Mardi Gras and winter festivals in Queenstown it seemed some of us were missing out on this season that was celebrated by other Kiwis.

'So it was decided an event that celebrates the winter season and hopefully gets people out to enjoy some of the elements it brings with it was required.”

As a result, Papamoa Beach Tavern has created something for BOP people to enjoy this winter.

'We've worked on making sure this is an event that'll hopefully happen annually for the area and become something people look forward to in winter here in the Bay,” says Tim.

Performing for the first time together, Papamoa musician Tiki Taane will join Shapeshifter singer PDigsss on stage at the festival – as well as Mount Maunganui's Such&Such.

Tim says there are a number of prizes to be won at the event including heaps of Mount Ruapehu Discovery Packages – perfect for people wanting to hit the slopes this season.

'Included in this package is free festival food prepared by The Big Smoke BBQ team – so you get to enjoy the amazing music, a winter festival environment and atmosphere and yummy tummy warming food.”

Tickets to the R18 event cost $25 and are available from Papamoa Beach Tavern and www.eventfinder.co.nz

The Weekend Sun has five double passes to the Papamoa Beach Winter Festival 2015 to give away to lucky readers who can tell us what dates the event is on?

To enter the competition, click here.

Entries must be received before Wednesday, June 17.