Food and wine events to mark in your diary

Saturday January 20th BRIDGE PA WINE FESTIVAL

This day-long wine festival brings together eight of the best Hawke’s Bay wineries within the Bridge Pa Triangle. Sample the wines from this unique region, meet the winemakers and enjoy local food and entertainment. For details, visit eventfinda.co.nz.

Saturday January 20th WELLINGTON CUP DAY

Bringing together the perfect mix of fashion, racing, champagne and live music is Wallaceville Estate Wellington Cup Day. Wear your finest heels and don the smartest suits for the ultimate summer party.

For details, visit tickets.trentham.co.nz.

Saturday 27th January WELLINGTON WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL

A selection of Wellington’s top restaurants will deliver exquisite dishes, washed down with wine, cider and craft beer beverages ranging from local to international. If you’re the designated driver, you won’t miss out with mocktails by the legendary Ray Letoa. Held at Waitangi Park. For ticket details, visit wineandfoodfestival.co.nz.

Friday 23rd February to Sunday 18 March THE NEW ZEALAND FESTIVAL CLUB

The New Zealand Festival Club returns to Wellington’s waterfront serving up delicious themed eats and drinks alongside cuttingedge comedy, cabaret and contemporary music. The Festival Club, housed in the iconic Pacific Crystal Palace Spiegeltent will be the heart of the international arts festival this summer. See festival.co.nz.

Saturday 24th to Sunday 25th MEATSTOCK

Bands and barbecue are the big pull for this meaty festival, held at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds. Fifty barbecue teams will compete to be named best in the business. Carnivores prepare. For tickets, visit meatstock.com.au/auckland.

Saturday 24th DOG POINT/LOGAN BROWN CLASSIC KIWI PICNIC

A relaxing day set among the vines of Dog Point Vineyard in Marlborough. Enjoy picnic fare created by Steve Logan and Shaun Clouston from Wellington’s Logan Brown Restaurant, matched to Dog Point wines. Visit dogpoint.co.nz for ticketing details.

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