The NZ Cider Festival 2023

A festival to celebrate all things Cider!

The NZ Cider Festival is the only dedicated Cider Festival in New Zealand. The festival is an annual celebration of the diversity of Cider, including both Traditional and New World varieties from around the country. Festival attendees have the opportunity to sample a range of products from our Cider Producers in a relaxed and friendly festival environment that incorporates local artisan food and great entertainment.

Back for its 7th year of celebrating New Zealand Cider, 2023 brings with it a number of exciting changes. The festival will be staged for the first time in the beautiful Hawke's Bay region at Tomoana Showgrounds, Hastings.

The NZ Cider Festival showcases the finest award-winning ciders in NZ, all in one place! In 2022 we welcomed over 3,000 Cider Lovers to the festival and we look forward to making this year even bigger and better!

NZ Cider, All-Day Music, Cider Sessions, Beer, Wine, Kids Zone, Local Food Trucks, Sun & Friends.. the perfect start to summer festivals!

Family friendly - under 18yrs are free with an accompanying parent/guardian. (Please 'purchase' a child's ticket in the booking process)