FROM THE RIVERS AND THE LAKES, TO THE SALMON AND THE GRAPES
SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2026
DELICIOUS WINE, EXQUISITE FOOD AND ALL THINGS SALMON RIGHT HERE ON THE SHORES OF LAKE RUATANIWHA
2026 marks the 20th Twizel Salmon & Wine Festival and it is bigger & better than ever!
The festival will be held on stunning Lake Ruataniwha at the Meridian Rowing Centre, giving patrons a world-class view while they enjoy their day in the Twizel sun.
From delicious local salmon and tasty foods, boutique wines and craft beers, to lively bands with a bouncy castle & face painting for the kids. There’s something to entertain everyone at the Twizel Salmon & Wine Festival.
JOIN US
Come and experience the best of the Mackenzie as we celebrate 20 years of the Twizel Salmon & Wine Festival!
2026 TICKET PRICING
Under 5 Years FREE - Please register
Youth Ticket (5 years – 18 years) $10+BF
Early Bird $50+BF (SOLD OUT)
GA Release 1 $55+BF (1000 tickets available)
GA Release 2 $60+BF (2600 tickets available)
PREMIUM GAZEBO PACKAGES (SOLD OUT)
Gold Premium Gazebo Package $799+BF. These will be located in front of the stage
Silver Premium Gazebo Package $699+BF. Located on the Eastern and Western sides of the aisles of the main stage
Bronze Premium Gazebo Package $599+BF. Located on the Eastern and Western ends of the Festival.
Each site includes a 4m x 4m space to put up one gazebo. Sites will be allocated by the Festival and you need to supply your own gazebo.
Pricing includes 6 x GA Tickets
All 6 ticket holders will be given priority access to the festival from 10.30am before gates officially open at 11.00am.
STALL HOLDERS
Stall holders are vital component to our Festival, applications for our 2026 are currently open and close on the 10th of September.
If you would like to be placed on our database or have any questions, please send us an email salmonandwine@twizel.info
