After a two-year hiatus, North West Wine, Beer & Food Festival is making its return for a day of music paired with some of the finest food and drink the North West region has to offer this February 11th at The Hunting Lodge.
The event will see The Hunting Lodge grounds transform into a boutique festival, showcasing the best of the North West Country flavours with offerings from local vineyards, breweries and restaurants, with a music line-up headed by award-winning artists Bic Runga, Troy Kingi & The Promises, Hollie Smith & Georgia Lines.
It is with much regret that Tami Neilson is currently not able to perform at the North West Wine, Beer & Food Festival for 2023 as originally announced.
Tami has been in hospital throughout the Christmas period, undergoing multiple operations, and she is ultimately unable to perform this show as planned. Our thoughts and kindness are with Tami and her family at this time, and we ask that fans give her the space and respect she deserves in this difficult time.
However, we are excited to announce Bic Runga will be taking Tami’s place at The Hunting Lodge for her only Auckland show this summer.
Since the release of her first single ‘Drive’ in 1996 – Bic Runga (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine) has been awarded almost every musical honour in New Zealand, including the prestigious APRA Silver Scroll songwriting award. Bic has won the most Tui Awards (New Zealand Music Awards) by any individual ever, 20. She has won Best Female Vocalist four times and Best Producer three times. The North West Wine, Beer & Food Festival will see her bringing her unmatched catalogue to the stage for a special performance not to be missed. Expect Bic to bring the hits with a full band!
The food and beverage offering is entirely local, featuring wineries Coopers Creek, The Hunting Lodge, Kumeu River, Soljans Estate Winery & Westbrook Winery, breweries Hallertau Brewery & Liberty Brewing Co, kombucha from Mama's Brew Shop and dishes from food vendors including Good From Scratch, Hallertau Brewery, The Hunting Lodge & Morepork BBQ.
The festival will have a plush VIP option including priority entry. The VIP zone will feature a separate bar, bathrooms and a private outdoor space. A Tasting Zone will also be showcasing the beverage on offer.
As with previous years, the festival will be hosting a kids zone, making it a truly family-friendly event with discounted tickets available for children under 18.
Tickets are on sale now, with return bus tickets from Auckland City, Muriwai, Helensville, Kumeu & Riverhead also available.
Set in the picturesque surrounds of the The Hunting Lodge Wine Estate – just 30 minutes northwest of Auckland city, the North West Wine, Beer & Food Festival is the perfect celebration of summer for foodies and music lovers alike.
NORTH WEST WINE, BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL 2023
Saturday February 11, 2023 - The Hunting Lodge, Waimauku
Bic Runga, Troy Kingi & The Promises, Hollie Smith & Georgia Lines
