The South Island Wine and Food Festival is Christchurch's premier wine and food event and one of the largest of its kind in the South Island, celebrating the extraordinary wines and produce of the region in a summer festival that draws visitors from across Canterbury and beyond. Held each February, it brings together wineries from across the South Island alongside food producers, restaurants and artisan makers for a day of tasting, discovery and celebration.
The South Island is home to some of New Zealand's finest wine regions — Marlborough, Central Otago, Waipara, Nelson and Canterbury itself all produce wines of international distinction, and the festival provides a rare opportunity to taste across this diversity in one place. Alongside the wine, South Island food producers showcase the cheeses, cured meats, artisan breads and seasonal produce that make this part of New Zealand such a rewarding food destination.
For wine and food lovers in Christchurch in summer, the South Island Wine and Food Festival is one of the finest days on the calendar — a concentrated celebration of the South Island's extraordinary food and wine culture that rewards both the curious beginner and the experienced enthusiast. The combination of great wine, great food and the summer atmosphere of Christchurch makes it an event that marks the season with genuine pleasure.