If you are a food stylist, food blogger, gourmet chef, caffeine junkie or just a keen foodie, you definitely are more worried about your salad being finely chopped than your appearance. To keep up with your food cravings there are these street food fairs, wine tasting events and food festivals in Palmerston North. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in Palmerston North and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the Palmerston North.
Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in Palmerston North.
## Food & Drinks Events in Palmerston North - **Event Name**: ¡Salud! Festival - **Description**: Welcoming back Palmy’s best OG cocktail + food festival! ¡Salud! will showcase boutique distilleries, breweries and beverage producers from across the Manawatū + across NZ. We’ll have: • On-site bars run by boutique distilleries, breweries and wineries - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1495 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/¡salud-festival/200029828295012 - **Venue**: Central Energy Trust Arena - 107 Cuba Street, Palmerston North - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80NGNhYjIzOTg5MGI0YWM5MmMxNDExZjE2NmM4ZTM4ODhmMDM3ZjQwNTc2YjJhZDQzYjI4NDZkNmU0YTQwODkwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2U4ZThlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Njk3NDI2Mg.avif - **Categories**: festivals, food-truck-festivals, food-drinks, harvest-festival, health-wellness - **Event Name**: Spooktacular Halloween Night Market - **Description**: 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒖 𝑪𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓 presents � Spooktacular Halloween Night Market � .... � Saturday 24th October � Kelvin Grove Community Centre, 68 Kaimanawa Street � 4.00pm - 8.00pm We have a few stall places left, register for 1 now on www.manawatucrafta - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/spooktacular-halloween-night-market/200030816462144 - **Venue**: Kelvin Grove Community Association - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjI3NmRmZjczYTYxNDEwMDJlZTQ1OWZhNWQxMjA1ZTBmMGUxMmEwM2JjODNjOTczMDQwMDkyNjY0MDEwYTEyMS1yaW1nLXc1MjktaDUyOS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTYzNTY4NA.avif - **Event Name**: Spring Sip & Op Shop - **Description**: 🌸 Spring Sip & Op Shop 🌸 Spring has arrived, and we’re celebrating with an evening of sipping, shopping and a little bit of fun! 🥂🛍️ Join us at Re:store for a relaxed evening of drinks, delicious nibbles, good company and plenty of op-shopping. Take - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 20 - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 09:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/spring-sip-and-op-shop/200030709513417 - **Venue**: 258 Church Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4410 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kODgyOTA3MTc5ZTg3YjI5YWU1MTQxM2ExNWRkMjMwNjY4NzM4YWQ1N2U1MTUyZDhlNWQxMGNkZDUxYTFlZWQ2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhjOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTYyNTQ3Ng.avif - **Categories**: shopping - **Event Name**: Shway Shway (Little by Little) - **Description**: شوي شوي Shway shway (Little by little) Come, sit down. Meet Green Party candidate Yasmine Serhan in a warm, informal saloon-style gathering, food on the table, drinks in hand, conversation flowing. This is for anyone curious about this year’s election - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/shway-shway-little-by-little/200030776937911 - **Venue**: Afghan Darbar - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9lMzFkMmFhZTcxMmFlM2Q5OWEyM2VhMjcxNjNhZjYxZWMyYmY2YThiOWY2NTE0ODJhOWJhNmY4YmUxYjhlYWZkLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMzOGY4NTgtZ21pcj92PTE3OTExNTAxOTA.avif - **Event Name**: Play Along The Way - **Description**: Along the Makino Pathway in Feilding, join us for an afternoon of celebrating outdoor play together! From the excitement of the Skateboarding association, Free Lions Mini golf, the Makino inflatable challenge and more - there is something for everyone. D - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 04:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/play-along-the-way/200030777447442 - **Venue**: Feilding Mini Golf - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9lMTUwMmJiMmQ2OWUyZGY3NTJkNDQ1ZDRkZWIxYzdmMTk4ODkxMTBhYzU5NTEyMjc2NDRhNDUwYTZhMzljYjRkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc1MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTE1MjI0Mg.avif - **Categories**: Sports, Contests - **Event Name**: Kaumatua Celebration Ball - **Description**: Dress fancy and come out for a wonderful night, honouring local legends. ✨ Saturday, 14th of November at the Manawatu College Hall. Make sure you get your ticket, $40 per person, includes dinner. Reach out to Anne on 0276009154. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 05:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/kaumatua-celebration-ball/200030779515258 - **Venue**: Manawatu College - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Kaumatua+Celebration+Ball&date=Sat+Nov+14+2026+at+05%3A00+pm&bg=4 - **Event Name**: Diwali Mela - **Description**: Get ready to light up the night. Join us in the heart of city for the annual Diwali Mela – a free, family-friendly celebration for all! Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the Festival of Light – a time to celebrate light over darkness and good over evil - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/diwali-mela/200030765714038 - **Venue**: Te Marae o Hine - The Square - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xN2E2MTdmMWZhNDIwMTQxNDc2YWNkYjg0ZmQ5NDM1OTcyODliMDhiMDU1ZjZkNTY0MzgwMGM2Njc1NmI5MTFhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc5NC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTAyMTkzOA.avif - **Categories**: Festivals, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Gingerbread House Decorating with Master of Gingerbread - **Description**: 🎄 Get ready for some sweet festive fun! 🍬 Christmas is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by creating your very own delicious gingerbread house? Join us for a fun and festive Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop, led by the t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri Dec 18 2026 at 08:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/gingerbread-house-decorating-with-master-of-gingerbread/200030826788527 - **Venue**: 64 Stafford Street, Feilding, New Zealand 4702 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hMGRiZTZhM2VmMjc1ZmZhMDAzNTEyYTA4ODQ2OTdlODM1N2FlMjhjMmE5MGY3MTRkZGMxNWE2Y2YzMzJiNGViLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Q4MjgzOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTgyODM4OQ.avif - **Categories**: Workshops ## Trending Events in Palmerston North - **Event Name**: 2026 OctoberFAST! - **Description**: 💥SUMMER STARTS HERE with 2026 OctoberFAST! 💥 Proudly hosted by the Manawatu Car Club Inc. OctoberFAST is back for another action-packed Labour Weekend! 📅 Labour Weekend Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th October 2026 📍 Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon Join us for - **Venue**: Manfeild - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2f45f3fe52e35db5ac2abfa53564b6e425e2cfda04d950c3497ed98d873e6dfd-rimg-w522-h189-dc080808-gmir?v=1787193032 - **Event Name**: ¡Salud! Festival - **Description**: The bougiest cocktail party the Manawatū has ever seen!About this EventWelcoming back Palmy’s best OG food & spirits festival! ¡Salud! will showcase boutique distilleries, breweries and beverage producers from across - **Venue**: 107 Cuba Street - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/88f22a82ef8aecf4d52b375596dd958db4b4aaad2e2e0aa0baf6a4ede70ef6c4-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf1f2ee-gmir.jpg?v=1773765439 - **Event Name**: Foxton Spring Fling - **Description**: 🌸 Foxton Spring Fling is back! 🌸 Get ready for a fantastic day out on Foxton’s Main Street! 🎉 🛍️ 200+ stallholders 🍔 40+ food trucks 🎶 Live band & entertainment ✨ Plus plenty of fun for the whole family! With something to see, eat and enjoy around - **Venue**: Main Street, Foxton, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e48fc5fe5f7e4211cbbf99187ecc56211d557ea2cc994bbf78727ee774f93c4f-rimg-w895-h742-dcf8a8a8-gmir?v=1790587300 - **Event Name**: Round 1 - The NAPA NZ Super Truck Series - **Description**: The NAPA NZ Super Trucks are ready to launch their 2026/2027 season! Round 1 is proudly supported by BOSCO with three huge days of racing at Manfeild. Bring the whole family and enjoy the awesome atmosphere our Super Trucks are known for. We’ll also ha - **Venue**: Chris Amon Circuit, Feilding, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6f7e226e08164d8815dff4541d3eba29d17e5f8f828a794d4fd02902c3a51d3b-rimg-w914-h1280-dc080808-gmir?v=1788473276 - **Event Name**: ¡Salud! Festival - **Description**: Welcoming back Palmy’s best OG cocktail + food festival! ¡Salud! will showcase boutique distilleries, breweries and beverage producers from across the Manawatū + across NZ. We’ll have: • On-site bars run by boutique distilleries, breweries and wineries - **Venue**: Central Energy Trust Arena - 107 Cuba Street, Palmerston North - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/44cab239890b4ac92c1411f166c8e3888f037f40576b2ad43b2846d6e4a40890-rimg-w1200-h800-dce8e8e8-gmir?v=1786974262 - **Event Name**: Light Party at the Esplanade - **Description**: Join us for Palmerston North's annual Light Party at the Esplanade! This fun, free event is perfect for the whole family. We invite you for an evening packed with live music, performances, a free sausage sizzle, bouncy castles, face-painting, lolly bags - **Venue**: Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3b42d4a7da89d29c23a2bb1a445da12e9b5b40d48a381e5f7cadddfd5e3d5f33-rimg-w1200-h848-dc080808-gmir?v=1788302772 - **Event Name**: Hilarious R18 Comedy Hypnosis Show in Palmy – Adults Only - **Description**: One night. One stage. One unforgettable experience.About this EventAs seen on Seven Sharp (TVNZ) and going viral on TikTok, you’re in for a treat! Comedy Hypnotist Haiming Jiang is bringing his hit Comedy Hypnosis Show to - **Venue**: Palmy Conference + Function Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f68b2ce0332073181bcf9bb019c610cf83e9617d52d7e2bad648c6a7a39188f1-rimg-w1200-h776-dc782828-gmir.jpg?v=1789974999 - **Event Name**: Manawatū Diwali 2026 - **Description**: 🎉 Manawatū Diwali Celebration 2026 🎉 Celebrate the festival of lights with an evening full of joy, culture, and community at the Manawatū Diwali event, proudly organised by Bhartiya Samaj Lower North Island. This free community celebration welcomes ever - **Venue**: Feilding Civic Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ac4dae026ab43e0aac74e718058290a818ca5c70e6e162837b712b3dcb1ad86b-rimg-w851-h315-dcf8d808-gmir?v=1787318584 - **Event Name**: Manawatu A&P Show - **Description**: Our Annual Show will be held on the 7th November. Some equestrian and Dog trials will be on the 8th November. Food Vendors are locked in, Trade Vendors are still signing up, entertainment for the kids (and adults too). Manawatu Vintage Machinery Club Inc - **Venue**: Manfield Park, 59 South Street, Feilding, New Zealand 4702 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/668891d13a56366f483a6075b033fd0915c77db223f1963cf46462f1d9e3372d-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1790844879 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Palmerston North](https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Palmerston North](https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in October in Palmerston North](https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/food-drinks--october) - [Food & Drinks Events in November in Palmerston North](https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/food-drinks--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Palmerston North? - **A:** ¡Salud! Festival (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at Central Energy Trust Arena - 107 Cuba Street, Palmerston North), Spooktacular Halloween Night Market (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:00 pm at Kelvin Grove Community Association), Spring Sip & Op Shop (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at 258 Church Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4410), Shway Shway (Little by Little) (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 06:30 pm at Afghan Darbar), Play Along The Way (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 04:30 pm at Feilding Mini Golf). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Palmerston North this weekend October 16–18, 2026? - **A:** ¡Salud! Festival (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at Central Energy Trust Arena - 107 Cuba Street, Palmerston North), Spring Sip & Op Shop (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at 258 Church Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4410), ¡Salud! Festival (Sat, 17 Oct at 12:00 pm at 107 Cuba Street). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Palmerston North in October 2026? - **A:** ¡Salud! Festival (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at Central Energy Trust Arena - 107 Cuba Street, Palmerston North), Spooktacular Halloween Night Market (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:00 pm at Kelvin Grove Community Association), Spring Sip & Op Shop (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at 258 Church Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4410), Shway Shway (Little by Little) (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 06:30 pm at Afghan Darbar), Play Along The Way (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 04:30 pm at Feilding Mini Golf). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Palmerston North? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North? - **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 Palmerston North? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Palmerston North include Central Energy Trust Arena - 107 Cuba Street, Palmerston North, Kelvin Grove Community Association, 258 Church Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4410. - **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Palmerston North? - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Palmerston North range from NZD 38 to NZD 106. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Palmerston North? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Palmerston North include Salud Festival, Manawatu Craft and Food Fair, Re:store Op Shop Palmy. - **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 Palmerston North? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Palmerston North. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Food & Drink events from nearby cities - [Food & Drink events in Ashhurst](https://allevents.in/ashhurst/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Clareville](https://allevents.in/clareville/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Waikanae](https://allevents.in/waikanae/food-drinks)