The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival features over 40 Marlborough wineries over over 200 wines. The culinary delights of the Marlborough region are also on show.  Some of New Zealand’s leading winemakers and chefs offer tutorials during the day, and there is live performers to keep you entertained throughout the day.

 

Tickets: $40.00 plus booking fee. Tickets are available from TicketDirect 0800 224 224.

Accommodation in Marlborough can be difficult to find over festival weekend, so book early.

 

 

The Waipara Valley Wine and Food Festival showcases the regions with wine and food. There is also entertainment for the children and live music all day. 

Tickets for the Waipara Wine & Food Celebration can be purchased in advance from Ticketek (booking fee may apply) Ballantynes, Vino Fino, Selected Liquor Outlets, Nor’Wester Cafe, Pukeko Junction and Waipara Valley Wineries for $20 adult, children under 18 free. Gate sales on the day are $25. 

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