Grab a deal – Earlybird tickets just $35: The NZ Cider Festival 2026
Grab a deal – Earlybird tickets just $35
Join us in Nelson for a celebration of the NZ Cider industry,
this is NZ’s ONLY dedicated Cider Festival!
All-day music and entertainment
Cider Producers from across NZ, showcasing their Cider
Family-Friendly, under 18yrs free
Cider Workshops & Learning Sessions
Local Beer & Wine
Food Trucks
A damn good day out in the Nelson sun with friends!
Click here for Earlybird Tickets Now
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.
Tickets & Entry
Under 18s enter FREE when accompanied by their legal parent or guardian.
All under 18s must be supervised at all times.
Bring a printed ticket or e-ticket on your phone.
Valid photo ID required for all attendees aged 18+.
Accepted: NZ Driver Licence, 18+ Card (Kiwi Access), or Passport.
No valid ID = no entry, no refund.
Gather your cider crew, kick off the summer festival season, and soak up the Nelson sunshine. It’s a Cider Lover’s dream – and a great day out for the whole family!
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