FESTIVAL DAY INFORMATION

2025 SITE MAP

2025 LOCAL SALMON & WINE PAIRINGS

MELTON ESTATE

Sauvignon Blanc paired with THE SMOKIN’ QUE Smoked Salmon croquettes served with wasabi mayo

Pinot Noir paired with MT COOK ALPINE SALMON Smoked Salmon platter

Summer Love Sparkling paired with THE SMOKIN’ QUE Salmon cream cheese & caper blini's

O NATUREL WINES

Organic Dry Riesling paired with MT COOK ALPINE SALMON Double Salmon bagel

Organic Chardonnay paired with BACON BROS Smoked Pork and Apple Pie with Salmon Mousse

Chardonnay paired with THE SMOKIN’ QUE Smoked Salmon wings served with confit garlic aioli

DUNSTAN ROAD WINES

Rosé paired with ROMA Marinated Watermelon & Salmon

Gewurztraminer paired with MT COOK ALPINE SALMON Sashimi

NV Methode Traditionelle paired with ROMA Salmon Ceviche

THYME HILL VINEYARD

Merlot Rosé paired with MEZZO LITRO Fettuccine al salmone - Home made pasta with chunky salmon sauce, peas and black olives

Merlot paired with BUMBLES Salmon & Bacon Burger

MISCHIEF WITH WINE

Reisling paired with MEZZO LITRO Pan fried risotto served with salmon tartar, lemon mayo and pickled vegetables

Pinot Gris paired with ROMA Hot Smoked Salmon Taco

Syrah paired with THE SMOKE AND PICKLE Cherry Wood Smoked Salmon Smash Bagel

Sauvignon Blanc paired with WOK AWAY Salmon Dumplings

CARRICK WINERY

Unravelled Pinot Noir paired with BACON BROS Smoked Pork Sausage with Bacon, Cured Salmon, Salsa Yucateca and Salsa Verde

Bannockburn Chardonnay paired with LIAMS LANOGS Hungarian fried bread topped with salmon, cream cheese, capers, fresh herbs, red onion and lemon

Bannockburn Rosé paired with MT COOK ALPINE SALMON Teriyaki Salmon Slider

Bannockburn Riesling paired with HIGH COUNTRY SALMON Sashimi

AWATERE RIVER WINES

Methode Traditionelle NV paired with HIGH COUNTRY SALMON Salmon & Cheese platter

Pinot Noir paired with ROMA Rangoon Salmon & Prawn Nachos

Chardonnay paired with THE SMOKIN’ QUE Smoked Salmon wings served with confit garlic aioli

Sauvignon Blanc paired with HIGH COUNTRY SALMON Grilled salmon w fennel salad & aioli

2025 ENTERTAINMENT

2025 MAIN STAGE

The 2025 Twizel Salmon & Wine Festival is set to have you all on the dance floor with incredible live music throughout the day. 

We’re thrilled to announce a stellar lineup:

10.30-11.50am   Blake Corbett will be kicking off the day

12.10-1.30pm Soulful duo Brett and Mel

1.50pm-3.10pm Well loved Christchurch band The Eastern 

3.30-5.00pm Festival favourite Brad Staley

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable line up in the worlds most picturesque location!

2025 CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT

Well loved children's entertainer Rainbow Rosalind and her team will be joining at this years Festival!

11.00am - 2.00pm Face Painting (Gold Coin donation)

1.30-2.30pm Rainbow Rosalind Show and Meet & Greet

2.30pm - 5.00pm Balloon Twisting

3.00-5.00pm Festival Fairy