Marlborough Wine & Food Festival put on hold after four decades
New Zealand's longest-running wine festival has been shelved, with the 2027 event cancelled before tickets went on sale.
The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival, which has run for over 40 years, is being put on hold in a surprise move. The 2027 edition had been scheduled for February but will not go ahead. The festival is known for showcasing regional wineries and cuisine from one of New Zealand's premier wine regions.
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Otago Daily Times
Marlborough Wine & Food Festival shelved in shock move
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Marlborough Wine & Food Festival put on hold after 40 years
The 2027 festival had been scheduled for February 13, but tickets were never released for sale.
Stuff
NZ’s longest-running wine festival put ‘on hold’ after 41 years
The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival is an annual event that showcases some of New Zealand’s top regional wineries and cuisine.
Stuff
The wine festival is off – but this Marlborough pub is partying anyway
A Renwick pub on the doorstep of Marlborough’s major wine festival still plans to party despite the festival itself being canned.