NZ Cider Festival 2026 in partnership with The NZ Cider Association bring you..

A FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE NEW ZEALAND CIDER!

NZ Cider Festival 2026

Saturday 14 November | Founders Heritage Park, Nelson

Festival Hours: 12:00pm – 7:00pm

The annual New Zealand Cider Festival is back for year 11! Join us at the beautiful Founders Heritage Park in Nelson for a day dedicated to celebrating Aotearoa’s finest ciders.

What to Expect:

25+ of NZ’s top cider, fruit wine & mead producers – with 100+ varieties to sample & taste! (please note: all beverages purchases are an additional cost)

The chance to meet the makers and hear their stories.

Award-winning ciders from the NZ Cider, Fruit Wine & Mead Awards—sample the best of 2026

Local Beer, Wine & even a cheeky Cider cocktail!

Live music & entertainment all day long.

Kids activities, local food trucks, and cider workshops with industry pros.