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## Food & Drinks Events in Nelson - **Event Name**: Te Huihuinga-o-Matariki 2026 - **Description**: Nelson City Council is hosting, Te Huihuinga-o-Matariki Festival in collaboration with Ngā Iwi e Waru o Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui 📍 Saxton Stadium 📆 Friday 10th July 2026 🕛️ 5:00pm – 9:00pm 💰️Koha (gold coin donation) The Matariki market will be open - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 352 - **Date**: Fri Jul 10 2026 at 07:00 am – Fri Jul 10 2026 at 11:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/te-huihuinga-o-matariki-2026/200030083404952 - **Venue**: Saxton Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMmVmNjRhOTRmODBkZmU1Y2E0ZWU1NzAyOGY2M2Y2NGUxMjBiNGNmYTg0OTY0OWUwMTJkMTk3ZTc0YjIwNGM2OS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg0MDYtZGMyZTRhOGUtZ21pcj92PTE3ODAwODU3MTE.avif - **Categories**: festivals, art, nonprofit, live-music - **Event Name**: Midwinter Quiz - **Description**: ❄️ MIDWINTER QUIZ NIGHT ❄️ 🗓️ Friday 19th June | 7PM 📍 Founders Granary, Nelson 🎟️ $10 tickets | $7 house drinks 👉 Ages 21–39 Quiz night… but make it winter Christmas chaos ❄️🧠 Think festive chaos, quiz rivalries, Christmas jumpers, good drinks, and one - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 60 - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/midwinter-quiz/200030083407359 - **Venue**: Founders Heritage Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8zMWY2NDVmNTU4ZTZkOGNjOGNiMzYwNGEwYzQ5OWZjYmM1MTViZTQzMjc0NGVjZDhlMjNiYjg0MTQ1ZWE5OGUzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUwMC1kY2VmZWRlZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDA4NTcxOQ.avif - **Categories**: contests - **Event Name**: Quiz Night at McCashin's Tap Room! - **Description**: World famous in Stoke, prove you're smarter than you look at McCashin's Tap Room Quiz Night. Every Tuesday night from 6.30pm. Come with a team or alone for some trivia, laughs, food and drinks. For an easy 3 points, check the weekly Cryptic Clues on the B - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Tue Jun 02 2026 (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/quiz-night-at-mccashins-tap-room/200030083427657 - **Venue**: 660 Main Road Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand 7011 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9hOTQ2ODg1OTVlY2E5YWJmZjA4MTAyNDI4YjczMGViMzY3Y2E3OGUyNDZiOTA5MWIzN2I3NjM0YjE5M2E0YjUzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA1MDYwNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3OTMyOTk5Nw.avif - **Categories**: Contests - **Event Name**: Nelson Wild Coffee & Tea Workshop + Healthy food potluck - **Description**: Foraging and Growing Workshops coming to you all the way from Christchurch. No need for prior knowledge we will learn everything from scratch. Come to enjoy learning over a foraged cuppa with a fun and hands-on workshop all about wild coffee and tea! We’ - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Fri Jan 08 2027 at 12:00 am – Fri Jan 08 2027 at 04:00 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/nelson-wild-coffee-and-tea-workshop-healthy-food-potluck/200029444200817 - **Venue**: Waimarama Community Organic Gardens - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81ZGYyZmYxZTUwMjcxMTM1ZDM2NjVmMzgzMmNkMjM1MTk1ODhhMDFlM2ZjMjg1ZTI2Mzg5NDcwMmU5YjM5OWZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQwMC1kYzAyMTcwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3MTg1NzMwMw.avif - **Categories**: workshops, potluck, food-drinks - **Event Name**: Motueka Multicultural Kai and Kōrero - **Description**: Love food? Love culture? 🌏 Join us for a delicious and interactive cooking experience where you’ll learn to prepare dishes from India and Sri Lanka with our guest chefs. 👩🍳 Cook together, enjoy a shared meal, and kōrero with the chefs about their cultur - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 25 - **Date**: Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun Jun 21 2026 at 03:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/motueka-multicultural-kai-and-kōrero/200030097905216 - **Venue**: Community House, Decks Reserve, Motueka - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8yZTY4MDI3OTEzOTUwYmYyOTA0OTA1M2ZhMzJhMjA3MDliNTNhZTMzMWU0ODcyMmZlZDM5YTYwNmZhMDJmYzgzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2Y0YmMzNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDEyMTg1MQ.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks - **Event Name**: End of Season Prizegiving - **Description**: Join us for the end of season prize giving on Saturday 27th June! A great event and an opportunity to celebrate the fishing that’s been had through the season, award some prizes and share some great stories. As always, we’ll have a fair few spot prizes t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/end-of-season-prizegiving/200030029207116 - **Venue**: Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yNjRhZTAzZmMyM2VhZmM3MjhlYzAzMmYyNmYxMGViOWJjNjEwNDkzMjU2NWJmYmIxYTZjZmViMmRiMTEzMDg0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA0OTBiZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3OTc3NDM5NA.avif - **Event Name**: Last Bucket! - **Description**: Last Bucket! The essential process of washing the compost buckets! We meet with hot soapy water and good music 🎶 We have a sweet and efficient system and work as a team 👍 We wash 100ish buckets while socialising and connecting and doing meaningful mahi 👌 - **Date**: Tue Jun 02 2026 (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/last-bucket/200030083447913 - **Venue**: Nelson Tasman - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84ZjZiOThkZTIyNDFlZjg5OWY4NzUxMzViOGEzMzM1YTE2ZGNjZDVkMmRmZWVkZjNiZjQ2YTNjODI4YTliMGVmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2YyZDg3OS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3OTMzMDA3Mw.avif - **Categories**: health-wellness ## Trending Events in Nelson - **Event Name**: Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 - Whakatū Nelson - **Description**: Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour presented by the NZ Alpine Club - NelsonAbout this EventThe New Zealand Alpine Club with Presenting Partners, World Expeditions, La Sportiva - **Venue**: Trafalgar Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/375d7d00c94f4910178a3323ff4e79523f5d9cdcf715eb810eb4405f3a4c0f46-rimg-w1200-h628-dc305d92-gmir.jpg?v=1774692132 - **Event Name**: THE MIDWINTER SHOWDOWN - **Description**: This winter, the top of the South is set to heat up as The Midwinter Showdown lands at The Boathouse Nelson on Saturday, July 4th, delivering a powerful night of reggae, hip hop, and electronic bass culture right on the water’s edge. Headlining the event - **Venue**: The Boathouse, Nelson - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b6972ab09a282c15890b8a563be60dfff48819ec6f1d4231be0bd4589d9c7625-rimg-w1200-h628-dc040f08-gmir?v=1780085715 - **Event Name**: LAST CALL at EAST ST - **Description**: Nelson... this is it. The final ever event at East St Cafe. No second chance. No "we'll catch the next one." No next time. After years as a cornerstone of Nelson's music scene, East St closes its doors and we're giving it the send-off it deserves. Exp - **Venue**: East St. - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/efb99e1ac0a1d9eb8f623c1626944b31d88b8d2009a05a6498bd55f087aaf0b4-rimg-w1200-h628-dc020202-gmir?v=1780085712 - **Event Name**: NELSON - NZ FISHING HUNTING & 4X4 EXPO - **Description**: Nelson, something new is coming. After four successful years building the New Zealand Fishing, Hunting & 4X4 Expo in Rotorua, we are bringing the experience to the top of the South Island. The first Nelson edition of the Expo will take place from 16 - **Venue**: Trafalgar Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d4064d10458335879db0734dc1a58e396b29b1ffa16a3954cc4fb3ccffc24252-rimg-w820-h360-dc020202-gmir?v=1780059820 - **Event Name**: Nelson A&P Show - Golden Edge 2025 - **Description**: 132nd NELSON A&P SHOW Friday 20 Nov: 2pm-5pm (beginning of Equestrian & Woodchopping Programmes - free entry). Saturday 21 Nov: 9am-4pm & Sunday 22 Nov: 9am-4pm (Full Show Programme - see ticket prices below). Entering the Show Competitions? - **Venue**: The Golden Edge Nelson A & P Show - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ad3f51c46462f0df19b56c53759ed96b1d35c6474b1aca03da55881d0a8309ec-rimg-w1200-h676-dc786245-gmir?v=1779597901 - **Event Name**: Hydroslide Night Rave #3 - **Description**: 🌈 HYDROSLIDE NIGHT RAVE @ Nelson Fun Park 🌊🎶 Get ready to light up your night! 🔥 Our Night Rave Hydroslide Sessions are back and bigger than ever! Our last Two events COMPLETELY SOLD OUT! Don't miss out - bookings HIGHLY recommended, we cannot guarante - **Venue**: Hounsell Cir, Tahunanui, Nelson 7011, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/92ab3219e4700f0e932af44b958d51995c6c5aa4af7c57f0e3b139639e4c19af-rimg-w1200-h900-dc030204-gmir?v=1779993912 - **Event Name**: THE UNDERGROUND – BACK AT THE BOATHOUSE - **Description**: The Underground return to The Boathouse Nelson with their no frills, in yer face, hows ya father blend of high energy Britrock bangers from across the ages. Expect classics from The Jam, The Who, The Cure, The Police, Arctic Monkeys, Stereophonics, The S - **Venue**: The Boathouse, Nelson - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f705e78eaf8e5a16d173d4cc04cec75a63d991b9413e74c1254755c3b486a440-rimg-w720-h1040-dc030303-gmir?v=1780085726 - **Event Name**: Te Ramaroa - Nelson Light Festival 2026 (City Centre) - **Description**: Te Ramaroa is a free, immersive biennial light festival that transforms Nelson into a vibrant canvas of illuminated art over five mid-winter nights. - **Venue**: Trafalgar Sq, Nelson 7010, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/87171abbd5bd97a6e1df6e1e9bdc19bca8d8a0766c9a8f30184c5c4381ee944f-rimg-w1200-h628-dc060304-gmir?v=1779774374 - **Event Name**: Ceol Aneas Festival Showcase Concert - **Description**: Experience the energy, skill, and spirit of traditional Irish music at the Ceol Aneas Showcase Concert, an unmissable highlight of New Zealand’s only Irish traditional music festival. Taking place in the NCMA Auditorium in Nelson, this special evening br - **Venue**: 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c46e8056d809fde932537167ab57454000d54e2f3315f0d3a18de37bcd84350c-rimg-w1200-h630-dc0e142c-gmir?v=1780085723 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Nelson](https://allevents.in/nelson/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Nelson](https://allevents.in/nelson/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in May in Nelson](https://allevents.in/nelson/food-drinks--may) - [Food & Drinks Events in July in Nelson](https://allevents.in/nelson/food-drinks--july) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Nelson? - **A:** Te Huihuinga-o-Matariki 2026 (Fri Jul 10 2026 at 07:00 am at Saxton Stadium), Midwinter Quiz (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 09:00 am at Founders Heritage Park), Quiz Night at McCashin's Tap Room! (Tue Jun 02 2026 at 660 Main Road Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand 7011), Nelson Wild Coffee & Tea Workshop + Healthy food potluck (Fri Jan 08 2027 at 12:00 am at Waimarama Community Organic Gardens), Motueka Multicultural Kai and Kōrero (Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 am at Community House, Decks Reserve, Motueka). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Nelson? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Nelson on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Food & Drinks events in Nelson? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Food & Drinks events in Nelson? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Nelson include Saxton Stadium, Founders Heritage Park, 660 Main Road Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand 7011. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Nelson? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Nelson include Nelson City Council, Meet Nelson, McCashin's Tap Room. - **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available? - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Food & Drinks events in Nelson? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Nelson. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Explore Events in Nearby Cities - [Food & Drink events in Picton](https://allevents.in/picton-ma/food-drinks) - [Events in Picton](https://allevents.in/picton-ma) - [Events in Blenheim](https://allevents.in/blenheim)