The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival is one of New Zealand’s best-known regional food and wine events and is widely recognised as the country’s longest-running festival of its kind. Held in the heart of Marlborough wine country at Renwick Domain, it showcases the region’s world-famous wines alongside local cuisine, live entertainment and festival experiences that celebrate the people and produce of the region.

The festival’s strength lies in its close connection to Marlborough itself. Visitors can sample wines from leading local producers, enjoy dishes built around regional ingredients, and experience a day that reflects the landscape, climate and craftsmanship that have made Marlborough internationally famous for wine. Music, masterclasses and food experiences add to the atmosphere without losing the event’s strong regional identity.

For visitors exploring the upper South Island, the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival offers more than a tasting event. It is a concentrated expression of Marlborough’s hospitality, vineyard culture and culinary reputation, making it a standout draw for both domestic travellers and international visitors interested in New Zealand food and wine.