Brewers and musicians from around the country will join homegrown stars as preparations kick into gear for Marchfest 2023.
The popular craft beer and music celebration held in New Zealand’s main hop growing region is back. This year’s event – the 15th in its history - will once again be held at Founders Heritage Park on Saturday March 4th, 2023 from noon to 9.30pm.
All the beers available at Marchfest have been specially commissioned for the event and have never previously been tasted by the public. Every year around 15 craft breweries produce a new beer for the event. These beers all make their world debut at Marchfest.
PLUS there are 'Brew Talks' with a range of commercial craft brewers taking turns on the microphone, ready to answer all of your questions about their approach to making great craft beer. All of this is free as part of your entry ticket.
Back by popular demand is the Tasting Bar. This means that festival-goers can sample a paddle of five taster-sized brews.
Come sit at a table, sample a few beers before going on to the main bars to enjoy your favourites.
But Marchfest is not just about beer. Great live music is always a big feature of the event - This year’s lineup includes:
Dow P'dowdow, an all-original six-piece funk band, fresh from the top of the south.
Lee Martin a New Zealand-based singer/songwriter who has been impacting the music scene with her thought-provoking lyrics and storytelling writing style.
Grumpy Monkey, this Marlborough band brings an amazing showcase of classic 70,s 80,s 90,s rock n soul funk and blues crazy country rock and the latest classic pop hits. Mixed with an urban reggae feel it is something you have to hear and see.
Parallel Park, Nelson-based indie, pop and rock band who are making waves in the New Zealand music scene.
And, DJ Tunesifter brings over 25 years of record collecting to his unique blend of funk, soul, disco, hip-hop and Latin-filled DJ sets.
Last but not least, Marchfest also showcases local cider and wine, plenty of local cuisine and there is heaps of cool stuff for kids to do in the dedicated Kids Zone.
This year for the first time Marchfest has a Zero% ticket option for non-drinkers.
Come join us in Nelson for ‘NZ’s Big Little Craft Beer Festival’.
Tickets and more event information can be found at www.marchfest.com
