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World-famous for its fabulous selection of wines, delicious cuisine, and brilliant atmosphere, Marlborough’s iconic Wine & Food Festival will be back Saturday 8th February 2025, and better than ever!

Stay up to date with the latest news about the event below, or Take a trip down Festival Lane and relive some of our favourite memories from past Festivals.

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Masterclasses set to inspire

Masterclasses are back for the 2024 festival, but have increased to four, as allowed by the larger festival site at Renwick Domain.

Wine Marlborough Events Manager Loren Coffey says wine education is a key part of the festival programme.

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MWFF 2024: How does Wayver work?

Wayver is a festival bank system that saves you time (shorter queues) and eliminates handling cash and cards (contactless). Read to find out more about how your Festival payment system.

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Yet another music option for your day at the festival... ⁠ ⁠ DJ collective Vinyl in the Vines is putting on a day of classic tunes at the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival 2023! Join us in the Groove Garden with your dancin' shoes on, ready to mov
For 36 years Marlborough Wine & Food Festival has showcased the region’s best wine and food, accompanied by entertainment from great bands, exciting chefs, and elucidating masterclasses. The 2023 event will be held in the heart of wine coun
JOIN EDWARD DRURY FOR A CULINARY PAVILION COOKING DEMONSTRATION - 11:00am - 12:00pm⁠ ⁠ Edward Drury, originally from the UK, has been cooking in Marlborough since 2015. His first job in his hometown of Southsea, aged 15, was in a fast-paced seafood r
WIN SOLD-OUT 'THE LOUNGE' TICKETS!⁠ ⁠ Share your best 'Marlborough Wine & Food Festival' photo memories in the post below, or tag us in a photo with #MARLBOROUGHWINEFESTIVAL. Don't forget to tag family and friends who share these memories with yo
Make sure to see Precision Helicopters NZ Ltd. at the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival. They are back offering Joy Rides on the day for $100 per person (purchased onsite). You’ll find them between the Culinary Pavilion and the Main Stage. ⁠
We found some handy tips on getting festival ready and after looking at the favourable forecast for Saturday 11 February, we thought we'd share some that are worth adding to the ‘getting ready’ list! ⁠ ⁠ 1. Comfortable shoes ⁠ 2. A sun ha
Get ready for our cashless event by topping up your wristband with credit, before you get it! Or, just top up when you get here. Below is all you need to know about the Wayver festival payment system we are using.⁠ ⁠ How does Wayver work?⁠ Wayver sav
2023 MASTERCLASS: Celebrating 50 Years of Sauvignon Blanc (with Cheese!) ⁠ ⁠ 2023 marks the 50th year anniversary of the first commercial plantings of Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough. This 60-minute masterclass hosted by some of the pioneers of the Ma

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