There are a ton of festivals that you can indulge in here in Waipara. Top among them is the North Canterbury Wine and Food Festival. This festival that occurs once a year attracts about 4000 visitors regularly. If you are looking to know more about this festival, read on.
A Gathering for Friends
The North Canterbury Wine and Food Festival is a gathering for friends. More than anything else, the festival targets to bring people together to socialise and learn more about North Canterbury and Waipara in particular.
A visit to this festival offers you the chance to make new friends from all over New Zealand. Occasionally also, there are people from other countries that attend the festival as well. The festival attracts about 4000 people each year. The number looks small but not when the people gather in one place.
A Journey Into Winemaking
For many of us, we love to drink wine, and we do enjoy the process, but very few of us know how the wine is made. The North Canterbury Wine and Food Festival is your best chance to learn more about winemaking in Waipara.
At this event, you get the chance to socialise with renowned wine connoisseurs as well as vineyard owners and farmers. Appreciate the process that goes into making the most exceptional wine that tickles your taste buds.
Food Exploration
Being a wine and food festival, it goes without saying that there will be plenty of food. Here, the farmers bring out their finest produce and have this cooked by the best chefs in New Zealand. There are also cooking competitions for those who would like a challenge.
This festival is the best chance to learn more about New Zealand native foods and their recipes. You never know, you might just become a better cook afterwards.