Where

Set in the stunning Oamaru Public Gardens, Chelmer Street, Oamaru.

Parking is available on Chelmer Street and at the Garden's northern car park.

Sorry, no dogs allowed on festival grounds.

View the website map for exact details on lower right hand side of web page.

Festival Information

3500 wine and food lovers come from all over New Zealand and the world to experience New Zealand’s popular and successful wine festival.

The festival is held every 3rd Sunday in February, with the 2012 event scheduled for Sunday 19th February. Festival goers get the opportunity to sample a unique selection of wines and local foods all in the heart of Oamaru’s beautiful public gardens. Don’t miss our very popular cooking demonstrations from top New Zealand chefs Bevan Smith from Riverstone Kitchen, Tony McDermott from the Loan and Merc Restaurant and Steve Hotton. Music entertainment is provided throughout the day by Barry Saunders (of The Warratahs) and great local bands Dog Ruff, The Pohas, RPM, The Groove, and Johnny and The Cashtones

Festival Facts

Festival hours

11:00am – 6.00pm

Tickets:

Pre sale tickets are $15 and can be purchased from BNZ or Oamaru I-site
Gate tickets are $20.
13-17 year olds get a $5 discount
Your festival ticket gets you entry into the festival, a choice of wine glass or beer cup, a programme booklet and a full day of entertainment
For those Under 18 a special ID bracelet will be administered at the entry tent.
Children under 12 are free.

Wine Sales

Bottle sales are allowed during the festival, Individuals will only be allowed to buy 1 bottle per purchase.
After 3pm, festival goers are only allowed to purchase 2 glasses at a time
Wine pours come in two measures – Tasting measure = 50ml and Glass measure = 150ml
Cost of wine pours vary between wineries, however the average for a glass of wine is listed below:
Sauvignon Blanc $4 - $8
Pinot Gris - $4 - $8
Riesling - $4 - $8
Chardonnay - $5 - $10
Pinot Noir - $6 - $12

Beer Sales

· Beer will be served in 330ml measures

The Festival Bank / EFTPOS

BNZ Bank have a bank on site from 10:30 – 4:30pm providing EFTPOS facilities to festival goers. International visitors can withdraw cash on their credit card.

General

It is recommended you bring your own water bottle, there are 3 water stations at the festival where you can get a refill
First Aid is available at the event, this is clearly indicated in the festival catalogue
Pack sunscreen and hat for the festival.
Lost property is held at the festival information tent until 5pm, thereafter it will be taken to the Police station 03 4331400
The event will go ahead rain or shine
No beverages are allowed on site and will be confiscated on entry
No foods are allowed to be taken on site – unless you have specific dietary requirements
Bags will be searched on entry
Large umbrellas and gazebos are not allowed on site, shade will be provided
Children under 12 admitted free of charge
You may appear in photos used for publicity
Please support our Zero Waste policy
Strictly no dogs allowed on site