New Zealand Food & Wine Festivals, Food Fairs,
Events, Expos, Food Shows, Exhibitions

2012 NEW ZEALAND 2012
Exhibitions, Shows & Expos, Festivals
(see also: 2011 - 2010)

February 11, 2012  Marlborough Wine Festival
Marlborough, New Zealand
The Marlborough Wine Festival is New Zealand's longest running and most successful wine festival.  Take the opportunity to sample a unique selection of Marlborough wines along with some delicious local produce and gourmet cuisine.

February 18-19, 2012  Devonport Food, Music & Wine Festival
Devonport, New Zealand
Since its inception by the Devonport Rotary Club in 1990 the festival has hosted over 200,000 people and raised almost $2 million for charity. The festival is proud to announce the best line up of entertainers, wineries, eateries and guest chefs yet.

February 29, 2012  Monteith's CheeseFest
Auckland, New Zealand
Enjoy sampling over 400 of New Zealand's finest cheeses. Talk to the cheesemakers and improve your cheese knowledge. Sponsored by Monteith Brewing Co.

March 28-29, 2012  11th Annual Food Safety Forum
Auckland, New Zealand
Looking at industry regulation and best practice to improve food safety in your organisation.

May 11-13, 2012  The Food Show - Wellington, New Zealand
It's where we go to stock up on the best food, drink, and kitchen equipment from all over and learn how to cook like a star at home.

May 26 , 2012  Bluff Oyster and Food Festival
Bluff, New Zealand
The salty seaside township of Bluff is home to this festive winter event.  Complementing the sumptuous Bluff Oyster is a variety of seafoods and local fare, all washed down with great southern ales. Enjoy live music and friendly competitions.

June 1, 2012  Hot Red Hawke's Bay Wine Expo
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Hot Red Hawke's Bay showcases our stunning wines from over 20 Hawke's Bay wineries.  Enjoy an evening with winemakers from NZ's red wine capital and over 100 red and white wines.  Bring your friends and discover the wines of Hawke's Bay, the oldest and most diverse wine region in the country.

June 17-19, 2012  Fine Food New Zealand 2012
Auckland, New Zealand
A powerful new trade show meets the needs of the times.
 

August 2-5, 2012  The Food Show
Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand's national food and wine event.

August 19-21, 2012  New Zealand Culinary Fare
Auckland, New Zealand
This magic event, comprised of 60 competitions, provides a platform for hospitality participants to match themselves against their counterparts, to compete for prestigious industry awards and prizes. With up to 1,000 competitors, it is believed to be the world's largest annual hot kitchen competition.

September 14-16, 2012  The Food Show
Christchurch, New Zealand
It's where we go to stock up on the best food, drink, and kitchen equipment from all over and learn how to cook like a star at home.

September 25-27, 2012  Foodtech/Packtech 2012
Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
The most important trade event for the New Zealand food technology and packaging technology industries.
 

2011 NEW ZEALAND 2011
Festivals, Exhibitions, Fairs, Expos
these events waiting for new dates

January 29, 2011  Harvest Hawke's Bay Wine & Food Festival 2011
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
One of New Zealand”s biggest celebrations of Wine and Food.

August 4-6, 2011  BrewNZ New Zealand Beer Awards & Beervana Public Sampling Show
Wellington, New Zealand
A celebration of beer and brewing.  Showcasing all that’s best in beer: BrewNZ: An international beer competition featuring entries from over 60 breweries.  Local and international beers will be judged over three days by a panel of experts. BEERVANA: A sampling event for the public, featuring New Zealand brewers at the Wellington Town Hall.

August 5-21, 2011  Wellington on a Plate 2011
Wellington, New Zealand
The festival centrepiece is DINE Wellington, a fortnight where over 100 of the region's finest eateries offer lunchtime set menus and delectable dinner offers to tempt your taste buds and your wallet. This year will also see the return of 2010's popular 'battle of the burger', Burger Wellington, and an exciting range of some 80 tasty events.
 

September 17, 2011  Whitianga Scallop Festival
Whitianga, New Zealand
New Zealand’s popular seafood event will once again see 60 cuisine stands turning out mouth watering dishes. Entertainment from iconic New Zealand performers and seafood cooking demonstrations will round out another exceptions seafood celebration.

October 22, 2011  Wanakafest Wine and Food Fest
Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand
A celebration of Wanaka Wines and Food. This is truly a Wanaka Event! "Wines come from grapes grown in Wanaka matched with food from Wanaka's Top Chefs". What better way to spend a lazy labour day Saturday than sipping wine and tasting food at the lakefront with friends! There will be live acoustic music, tables and chairs, and places to lounge in the sun while enjoying food and wine.

November 9-10, 2011  4th Annual New Zealand Aquaculture Conference
Nelson, New Zealand
Cutting-edge science, broader product applications and new channels all in the pursuit of enhanced value.

2010 NEW ZEALAND 2010
Festivals, Shows, Exhibitions, Expos
waiting for new dates

February 6, 2010  Waiheke Wine & Food Festival
Waiheke Island, New Zealand
A Celebration of Artisan wine and food on Waiheke Island. Includes wines, cheeses, seafood, samosas, lamb, south African steak kebabs, salsa, local beer, olives, cooking demonstrations and much more. Dance ‘til the sun goes down to Salmonella D.J. sound system.

March ?-?, 2010  Auckland Wine & Food Festival
Auckland, New Zealand