New Zealand Cheese Festival

The New Zealand Cheese Festival is back for its 4th year at Clos Henri Vineyard, promising a delightful celebration of the country's finest cheeses and gourmet cuisine. This highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, October 5th, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Highlights of the festival include: - Cheese Tastings: Explore the diverse flavors of New Zealand-made cheeses. - Picnic on the Lawn: Relax with a picnic made from the festival's amazing produce. - Workshops: Engage in interactive workshops and Tasting Sessions. - Cooking Masterclass: Attend a cooking masterclass by South Sea Catering. - Live Entertainment: Enjoy live entertainment by guest artist Bec Staples. - Vinyl in the Vines: Cap off the day with Vinyl in the Vines, a unique experience combining live music amongst the Clos Henri Vines.WORKSHOP + MASTERCLASS SCHEDULE (each session will be 30 mins long) 11:30am - Grand Gourmand - Learn all about Cheese Making (Marquee) 12pm - Chef's Master Class - Ed Drury - South Sea Catering (Marquee) 1pm - Wine Tasting Workshop - Guest Speaker to be announced (Marquee) 1:30pm Cranky Goat & Clos Henri Pairing 2pm - Simon Lamb Cranky Goat - Cheese Makers Chat (Chapel) 2:30pm - Little River/Thorvald & Behemoth Beer Tasting (Marquee) Join us at Clos Henri Vineyard for a day filled with delicious cheeses, culinary delights, and fantastic entertainment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the best of New Zealand's cheese and food culture. Important Information: Children under 16 years old are free to enter. Buses are available hourly - collection will be from Seymour Square. Alcohol is not permitted to enter the festival - bags and chilly bins may be searched by security. Food may enter the event but we encourage you to support our amazing vendors. Dogs are not permitted at the festival for safety reason. Service dogs are accepted.