All You Need To Know

Where is the venue?
At the Awapuni Function Centre, Racecourse Road off Maxwells Line, Palmerston North, a great location for hosting a Wine & Food Festival. Map...

What is the admission charge?
Pre-paid ticket price is $20 per person. (Save $5)

Otherwise purchase your tickets at the door on the day for $25 per person.

For this you get a free tasting glass and glass holder that you can take home. You get free wine tasting and food sampling all day.

Where do I purchase tickets?
Pre-event sales are available online here.There is no surcharge or postage, you only pay the ticket price.

Tickets are also now available at the i-Site Visitor Centre in The Square, Palmerston North City.

Door sales are available on both days, cash or EFTPOS.

Who are the exhibitors?
Wineries and boutique food suppliers from the lower half of the North Island will be exhibiting and selling their products at the wine & food festival.

Will I be able to buy wine and food?
Yes, you can buy wine by the bottle to take home from the wineries who will also take orders. Food exhibitors will have samples and snacks available and the cafe will be open for lunch and drinks.

Will there be entertainment?
Yes, there will be live music during the day featuring local musicians.

What are the opening hours?
10.00 am to 5.00 pm on  Saturday and 10.00 am to 4.00 pm on Sunday

Can I park on site?
Yes there is ample parking in the Race Course grounds.

Is there a bus service?
Yes there are two options Rugby Route 2 and Awapuni Route 1 run to Maxwells Line.
Town                             Maxwell
Saturday 9.00                             9.15
10.20                       10.35
11.40                       11.55
1.40                             1.55
2.20                             2.35
3.30                             3.15
Sunday 8.20                           8.35
10.20                         10.35
12.20                           12.35
3.40                         3.55

Who is promoting the event?
The Manawatu Wine & Food Festival is organized by the Rotary Club of Terrace End with funds raised being distributed to the club's community projects

Who do I contact for further information?
Festival Committee, Rotary Club of Terrace End, PO Box 54, Palmerston North.

Organizer: Vallis Peet 06 3547429
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