Marchfest 2025

Hop into the ultimate craft beer bash at Marchfest 2025!

Join us at Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, for the 18th annual celebration on Saturday, March 29th (1-9 PM, R18) and Sunday, March 30th (11 AM-3 PM, all ages)!

Set in NZ’s hop-growing paradise, this is theweekend for beer lovers. Sip on exclusive, never-before-tasted brews from Nelson/Tasman and NZ’s top craft breweries, hit the tasting bar, and soak up live music all day long. Add in brewing demos, local ciders, wines, and mouthwatering artisan eats—your taste buds won’t know what hit ‘em! 

BIG NEWS FOR 2025: Sunday’s going family-style with the Marchfest Sunday Session! Bring the kids, kick back with chill tunes, devour an all-you-can-eat BBQ lunch, and - of course - more beer. Sunday child tickets (under 14) are an add-on to adult tickets, so no one misses out!

Grab your tickets NOW and rally your beer-obsessed crew - this is Nelson’s hoppiest weekend of the year! Who’s coming with you? 

Note: Saturday’s R18, Sunday’s for all ages!