CAMPING THE KIWI WAY

The 2024 Cheese Festival was held again in Marlborough, at the Clos Henri Vineyard, and will do so again next year around early Oct (to be confirmed). nzcheesefest.nz

Besides a great selection of well-priced food venders, there was also a variety of specialty foods including cheese, mushrooms, paté, cured meats, sweet treats, wine, beer. And we had ‘Music on the Green’ to relax to.

The festival has pre sales and gate sales, $20 for general admission; $30 includes attendance at any of the half-hour classes such as cooking with cheese, making cheese and matching with wine and beer. (You can upgrade on-site on the day.) There are also premium masterclasses (that sold out ahead of time this year) — if that interests you, mark an earlier date in your calendar.

This year there were limited free on-site overnight parks for self-contained vehicles the night before, day and night of the event.This needs to be arranged beforehand with a local contact. There are local campgrounds, a POP (park over property), there is a bus service available from town and there is free parking among the vines.

Mark it on your calendar: Marlborough, October 2025.

Cheese and Cheers!

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Photos: ©2024 Marty Ireland