Fifteen South Island brewers poured their liquid courage for 2500 punters at Founders Park on Saturday for Nelson’s annual celebration of craft beers.
Marchfest owner, Shelley Haring, says while the event was held in April due to Easter; ‘cheers, big ears’ rang true at the tasting bar, brewing demonstrations and among the live music crowds.
“The weather was amazing, and everyone was celebrating and having a good time,” she says.
“The majority [of attendees] were from Nelson Marlborough, and the rest from Christchurch, Wellington, and we did know there was people from further afield as well.”
There were about 15 local food trucks, some live bands across the day, plus a brew zone, the beer and food matching lunch, and the kids zone.
Shelley says local wines, ciders, juices and regional cuisine were also on offer, and no drinkers had pale complexions during the festivities.
