Kaikoura Seafest

Thousands to converge on Kaikoura for Seafest.

Kaikoura’s premier festival featuring wine and food from the region, Seafest is an annual celebration of the abundance of the ocean and all it represents for the Kaikoura region since 1995.

The festival is a taste, sight and sound extravaganza for those who enjoy good food, good company and a good time.

An impressive variety of products offered, presented in wonderfully creative ways – enjoyed with continuous live entertainment throughout the day at the Takahanga Domain, situated on the Esplanade, Kaikoura.

The fine food, wines, and beverages featured are predominantly from the local Kaikoura, Marlborough and North Canterbury regions.

Festival gates open at 10am, with Chef demonstrations in the Cuisine Area from 10.30am.

For a fifth consecutive year the Seafest champion Jax Hamilton will be in the Cray Coast Cuisine Chef Demonstration Tent, which will also feature ‘gentleman butcher’ Richard Harris.

Main stage live band entertainment will play all day from 10am-5pm.

Fun duo Assembly Required are up first followed by The Hipnotics from Wellington and then Ricohet from Nelson amp the party until 5pm.

Childrens entertainment will run in the child friendly zone between 10.30am-1.30pm.