The New Zealand Cider Festival is back for its second year in New Zealand’s Cider capital, Nelson. It will be held on 4 November at Founders Heritage Park, to coincide with the NZ Cider Awards. Early bird tickets are on sale from 1 June.
Described by National Geographic as “heaven for Cider seekers”, Nelson produces 60% of the country’s Cider due to its high concentration of cideries.
2016 NZ Cider Festival Stats
1200 attendees | 20 stallholders | Over 80 Cider varieties
With a selection of top NZ Cider makers already on board, including locals Peckham’s Cider and recent winner’s of ‘The World’s Best Cider’; Zeffer Cider, event goers are in for a treat.
The Festival is a celebration of all things Cider and an event for the whole family!
With an exciting line up of entertainment, celebrity speakers and kids’ activities planned, it is set to be a highlight on many calendars. Cider popularity has doubled in the last 5 years with over 1 in 4 consumers now including Cider in their shopping – but there are still over 1/3 of New Zealanders who have never tried Cider! The NZ Cider Festival offers the opportunity to try a huge range of Ciders created by Cider makers from all over NZ in one handy and very scenic central location.