North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival

Set under the oaks in Glenmark Domain is the coolest little wine festival!

Ahead of the local wine harvest taking place, the North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival sees over 4,000 fine folk join us in the heart of Waipara. We look forward to welcoming you to New Zealand’s most-loved wine and food region for a celebration like no other.

Under the Oaks you will find pockets of entertainment, immerse yourselves in conversations with other lovers of local produce and fall in love with everything North Canterbury has to offer!

With plenty of free motorhome parking available, the road to the festival should be on every adventurer’s route next March. To find out more information and to book your tickets, visit ncwineandfood.co.nz

Tickets: Purchase your tickets HERE!

Standard Adult Tickets: 

General Admission Adult tickets include a festival wine tasting glass, entry to all events on the day in the 'Talk Tent' and entertainment throughout the day.

Sober Driver Tickets: 

Sober Drivers will be wristbanded on arrival to the festival and are not permitted to drink any alcohol at the site. The sober driver wristband will still give you access to all the fun – with great food and non-alcoholic drinks available to purchase across the day, as well as entry to all events in the 'Talk Tent' and entertainment!

Under 18: Free

No tickets required. Under 18's are still required to enter through the official entry gate at the festival. We will have plenty for the little ones to do at the festival, including face-painting and a petting zoo. 

*Limited 2025 tickets available. Please make sure you’re happy with all T’s and C’s before purchasing.

The North Canterbury NZMCA Area will use the adjoining paddock for parking motorhomes/caravans.

Key details:

• The entrance is off Glenmark Drive - the flags will be out.
• The cost to park is FREE thanks to the Canterbury Area Volunteers.
• Arrive from 2pm Friday 7th March.
• Depart no later than 11 am Monday 10th March.
• You must hold a festival ticket.
• Fresh water tanks must be full and grey empty
• No dogs are allowed as this is a working farm.
• Participants must be financial members of NZMCA and have Self Contained vehicles.
• Please leave the camping area as you found it - pack in & pack out.

Wine tasting will take place Saturday 4pm on-site. Dancing Waters”- Presenter Kim, winery owner. $5.00 pp bring a glass and chair.