Our People. Our Place. Our Wine.

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Sunday 8 March 2026

The North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival is a vibrant celebration of the region’s finest flavours, set against the stunning backdrop of Glenmark Domain. Enjoy a day of wine tasting, gourmet food, live music, and laid-back country charm, brought to life by the passionate growers, makers, and chefs who call this place home.

Join us in the heart of North Canterbury. Experience our people, our place, our wine.

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Our People

From pioneering winemakers to passionate chefs and bakers, our community is what brings the festival to life.

MEET THE MAKERS

Women at an outdoor wine tasting event exchanging a bottle of Greystone wine and smiling with each other.

A yellow food truck named Smokin' Barrel serving barbecue, with a woman ordering food from the window while a man waits in line, in a park with trees.

Be part of the festival

Applications have closed. Please contact ncwineandfood@gmail.com for enquiries.

Our Place

Nestled under the oaks at Glenmark Domain, the setting is as memorable as the flavours.

PLAN YOUR DAY

A group of people at a wine tasting booth outdoors, with a woman in a white shirt, brown hat, and sunglasses serving wine from bottles on a white table, decorated with a large flower arrangement.

A chef cooking meat on an outdoor grill with open flames, surrounded by cooking utensils and other staff members, under a canopy.

A band performing on stage inside a white tent, with a female singer in denim dress and black boots singing into a microphone, accompanied by male guitar and bass players and a drummer in the background.

Let us entertain you

THE LINE UP

Our Wine

Sip, Eat, Dance: celebrate the wines that define North Canterbury’s terroir and talent.

DISCOVER OUR DROPS

Step into the Loula Lounge

The ultimate way to enjoy the 2026 North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival in style.

Indulge in a premium festival experience featuring a refreshing welcome drink on arrival, Uninterrupted prime views of the main stage, Relaxed & comfortable seating in your own private space and Exclusive wine tastings, personally curated by local winemakers.

Make your festival day unforgettable – The Loula Lounge is where comfort meets flavour.

A group of people socializing outdoors under white tents, with women standing and chatting, one holding a bottle of wine, and others sitting and smiling, in a setting with trees and food trucks in the background.

Event space with a white sign reading "Welcome to the Loula Lounge," decorated with autumn leaves and acorns, set up outdoors under a large white canopy tent with chairs and tables.

People gathering at an outdoor concert or festival with white umbrellas, trees, and a white fence dividing seating and standing areas.

Close-up of a single daisy flower with white petals and a yellow center.

“Its a beautiful event for all ages, especially families as there is enough to entertain the kids.”

“Was so impressed on how well run the festival was. Have been to a few around the country and this was definitely one of the best. It was our first time to NC and we will be returning again. All the winery staff were great and very knowledgeable.”