FAQs
What date is the 2025 festival?
Saturday 8 February 2025
When are tickets on sale?
Wednesday 21 August 2024 at 9.00am
When do the gates open?
If you purchase a Premium Gazebo Package you can enter the festival from 10.30am. For all Standard ticket holders the gates will open at 11.00am. Please bring your ticket with you, this can be on your phone (please download in advance)or printed.
What if I cannot locate my tickets?
If you cannot find your email confirmation, log in to Eventbrite and go to Tickets. You can also log in to the Eventbrite app to find any mobile tickets you've purchased. Failing this, please contact the event team for assistance.
Where exactly is the festival?
We are located at the Meridian Rowing Centre on the stunning Lake Ruataniwha.
Can I get a ride there?
We will be providing a complimentary shuttle bus to and from Market Place from 10.00am to the festival so you can enjoy your day without driving. There will be bus services from Oamaru and Fairlie these can be purchased when you secure your festival ticket via Eventbrite.
I purchased a Premium Gazebo Package, how does this work?
All 6 people who are part of the Premium Gazebo Package will need to enter the festival together as you are under one ticket. Entry is from 10.30am and you will be allocated a 4x4m site on the grass. Please ensure you bring pegs to secure the structure and remove the gazebo from site at the end of the day. Please note, only those with the Premium Gazebo Package can bring in a gazebo to the event.
Is there seating provided at the festival?
There is some limited seating around the venue, you are welcome to BYO your own camp chairs and picnic rugs. Please note only those with a Premium Gazebo Package will be permitted to bring their own gazebos to site due to limitations on space.
What can I bring to the festival?
An empty or sealed water bottle to fill up at one of our water stations. Please leave your own food and drink at home, we're lucky to have a huge range of amazing stallholders joining us at the festival. If you have an allergy and need to bring your own food in, you can email salmonandwine@twizel.info to receive an exemption letter.
Will I get my own cup / glass?
In 2025 those over 18 will have the choice of a stemless wine glass OR a plastic beer cup, please collect this as you enter the site from our team of volunteers.
Youth ticket holders will receive a plastic beer cup.
Under 5’s will receive a colouring book and pencils.
Do I need cash or EFTPOS?
All vendors selling alcohol will only be accepting EFTPOS, food vendors will accept both cash and EFTPOS. Please note, there will be no ATM onsite.
Will there be gate sales?
No sales at the gate of the festival. If not sold out prior to event day, there will be ticket sales available online up until the event opens.
Am I able to leave the festival and return later?
No, once you leave the festival you cannot re-enter the site. There are strictly no pass outs.
Can I bring animals?
No sorry, we don't allow pets at the festival with the exception of service dogs.
What time does the day wrap up?
The Twizel Salmon and Wine Festival finishes at 5.00pm with last drinks served at 4.30pm.
Can we park our motorhome at the festival parking site?
Sorry, this is not permitted. We recommend contacting the Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park for their availability or checking out the NZMCA event page who have se=cured a location opposite the event site.
Can I smoke/vape at the festival?
We will have a dedicated smoking and vaping area to the left as you enter the festival site. With the current fire risks we will ask you to please ensure you utilise this space.
What if I am feeling unwell?
If you are feeling unwell or have tested positive for Covid, please stay at home for the health and wellbeing of all attendees.
Can I get a refund if I can no longer attend the festival?
In line with our terms and conditions, we do not offer refunds however you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another person. If you would like to do this, please send an email to salmonandwine@twizel.info letting us know your order number alongside the new ticket holders’ name and email.