There will be FREE WATER all day at various stations around the event, plus on each bar – we appreciate you being responsible with your alcoholic consumption! Keep hydrated and enjoy your day.

The main bar + Granary bar will have a non-alcoholic beer options. The wine bar will have non-alc soda All food carts will have non-alcoholic drink options, plus there will be a coffee cart onsite. Water is available at various locations around the festival+ at every bar

Yes! Click here for the list of all our local food carts that will be there. We have listed those that cater to special dietary requirements.

Sorry no, please don’t bring any food or drink in with you. There are lots of yummy food and drink options available onsite. Security will be checking bags on entry. Please contact us prior to the event if you have any questions about this.

On entry, all attendees will get an official Marchfest Souvenir glass, to use for all your drinks throughout the day - don't forget to take it home! You can only get a beverage in an official Marchfest 2025 glass, our bar staff will not serve you with any other type of drinking vessel The pour size for glasses is 330ml - wine is served in your beer glass. There is also the 'Tasting Bar' where you can give the beers a go before committing to full glass. These are 80ml tasters and come in a paddle of 5 beers of your choosing.

Click here for a list of all the Beers that will be at this years festival. We also have a Festival App where all Beers are listed, along with short and sweet tasting notes, style of Beer, and ABV’s.

No Sorry! We do not hold an off-licence, so anything purchased at the festival must be consumed at the festival - Cheers! However, if you love something - we highly recommend grabbing some direct from the brewery, find them online!

If Beer is not your jam, then we have a great range of alternatives. Visit the Unkel Wines Bar or Peckhams Cider is available at one end of the main bar. Visit the wine bar for SideKick Soda and STOKE Ginger beer There will be FREE WATER all day at various stations around the event, plus on each Bar – we appreciate you being responsible with your alcoholic consumption! All food carts will have non-alcoholic drink options, plus there will be a coffee cart onsite.

80ml Taster | $12 (for a paddle of 5 x 80ml tasters – available at the Tasting bar only) Beer and Cider 330ml | $8 Wine | $10

Yes, but only if we have any left! They are $5 and can be purchased from the front entry. Don’t forget to let one of the crew know if there is any broken glass that needs cleaning up.

The two main bars close at 8:30pm, so make sure you have sampled everything that you want to prior to that time. (Event finishes at 9pm) The tasting bar will close at approx 6-7pm, depending on demand.

Marchfest is held at Founders Heritage Park, Atawhai Drive. It takes approx. 20mins to walk to Founders from the centre of town (2.4km)

For the first time ever - Marchfest is across TWO days this year Saturday 29th March Event Times - 1pm - 9pm (last entry 7pm) Bars close: 8.30pm Gate Sales - $50 (online or at the venue from 11am) Saturday 29th is R18 entry ONLY, there is no access for under 18's on Saturday Saturday MUSIC line up Saturday MAP

For the first time ever - Marchfest is across TWO days this year. If you have a '2 day pass' you can bring you Marchfest glass back with you for day 2! Sunday 30th March - 'Sunday Session' Event Times - 11am - 3pm Bars close: 2.30pm Ticket Info & Pricing Tickets include an all-you-can-eat BBQ from Chur Bol BBQ Menu: Award winning Brisket, Jalapeno, Cheese smoked sausages Smoked Brisket Sausage ‘Fried not Fried’ Chicken Thigh Chur-Mex Salad (Red Onion, Tomato, Black beans, Corn, Avocado, coriander – Sour cream, lime juice and chipotle salt dressing) Mac and Cheese Bread rolls Fries Selection of sauces Sunday 30th is all ages, children tickets can be purchased as an add-on to an adult ticket Sunday MUSIC line up Sunday MAP Please note: The range of beers that will be available on Sunday is dependent on availability

Saturday 29th March - Festival hours 1pm - 9pm (last entry 7pm) Sunday 30th March - Festival hours 11am - 3pm For any on-the-day ticket purchases, the gate sales booth at the front of Founders Heritage Park, is open from 11am.

There is limited free parking onsite at Founders Park - please follow the directions of our parking wardens. Once this carpark is full, you will need to find alternative parking along Atawhai Drive and neighbouring streets. Please be respectful to residents and do NOT park over driveways. We recommend parking in Nelson CBD and walking the 15-20mins to Founders Park. There will be taxis to take you home safely, the taxi stand is directly outside the windmill. The public ebus service and late late bus service will both be operating on their weekend schedule. Visit the website for details https://ebus.nz/ Please ask our event crew if you need assistance with getting home safely. See HERE for transport options

Yes there are disability parks in the Founders Park carpark, in front of the windmill. Our car parking attendants are there to assist. You will find 3 accessible toilets in the main toilet block outside the Energy Centre. Check your festival map for toilet locations.

NO, not on Saturday 29th, this day is R18 ONLY Sunday 30th is all-ages, children's tickets can be added to an adult ticket Marchfest Sunday Session is a family friendly event, however you are bringing them to a Beer Festival so please be understanding of this and make a decision about bringing your children based on this.

Click here to see all the 2025 line up, it’s a good one! Don't forget to check out the locals stage in the Tasting Bar as well

Sure do! We pride ourselves on aiming to be a minimal-waste event. There will be recycling & waste stations around the park. Please help us, to help the environment but utilising the correct recycling bins. If in doubt, please ask one of the friendly event crew.

All buildings and marquees within Founders Park are smoke free. Smoking and vaping is only permitted away from the crowds or outside the park.

Medimax ambulance will be onsite all day, you will find them beside the windmill. Please ensure you let a Marchfest crew member know if you need assistance.

Lost property (and lost children) during the event can be tracked down at the windmill. If you find something that’s not yours, please take it there. After the event, if you are missing something, please contact Founders Park on 03 548 2649

Yes! You can still drink Beer and dance in the rain! The most up to date info on the day will be on our facebook page, make sure you are following! https://www.facebook.com/Marchfest

You are welcome to bring a chair or blanket, in fact we encourage you to!

Sorry, no pets. Only registered service dogs.

Yes, we will have Steve Hussey Photography there on the day to capture all the awesome event shots. Entry to the event automatically grants permission for the event photographer to take event photos which may appear in future marketing of the event. Photographic rights are retained by the Marchfest promoters.

Merchandise is available for pre-purchase online only SEE HERE for details

CLICK HERE to read the Marchfest ticketing terms & conditions

No. Well, you can if you want to! But just show the entry crew your ticket bar code on your phone and you are good to go! If you have a bunch of tickets, please make sure each person has their own ticket. Make sure your phone brightness is UP so our scanners can pick up the ticket code If you have a ticket question, please contact TicketFairy first support@theticketfairy.com or the event crew info@marchfest.com

It happens, firstly try here https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/marchfest-2025 and log in with your email address that you purchased the tickets with, your tickets will show under 'My Tickets' If you still have find them - get in touch with Ticket Fairy to get your tickets resent Last option - contact Marchfest crew here and we will resend it to you.

Marchfest official tickets are ONLY sold via Ticket Fairy, if you have a ticket from any other ticketing platform, its a fake, sorry! If you are unsure, please get in touch with the Marchfest team

Yes, on entry our event crew will ID check you if you look under 25. So please have your valid ID ready – drivers licence, 18+ card or current passport. You will then be given a wristband to wear for the duration of the event. Please don’t be offended if our crew also ID you at the bars, they are just doing their job! Saturday 29th is R18 Only

Maybe, there is no guarantee! We recommend buying tickets now to avoid disappointment IF gate sales are available, the gate sales booth will be open from 11.30am at the front of the windmill at Founders Park

Your ticket includes entry to the festival + a festival glass, access to all areas of the event plus a day of fun, entertainment, epic music and real craft beer sampling! All drinks & food are an additional cost. Sunday Session tickets include the all-you-can-eat BBQ

All purchases are via Paywave/Eftpos/Credit Card payment will be available at all bars and food vendors. Cash will be only be accepted for Gate Ticket Sales and some food vendors may take cash. There are no Marchfest tokens

You sure can, just keep your wristband on.

Depends on what time you arrive, but yes there likely will be. You can help us to keep the lines moving quickly by having your ID and ticket ready, and also have your bags ready for checking. Our event crew will be working as hard as they can, we appreciate your patience!

Alcohol – Obviously, no. Theres plenty there. Water Bottle - YES, but it needs to be empty on arrival Drugs - No Food - No, unless required for any infant. Please chat to event staff prior to the day if you are unsure Chairs/Picnic Blankets – Yes for sure! But please be considerate of others around you. Umbrellas – It won’t rain, its Nelson! But if it does, yes you are welcome to bring your brolly. We take no responsibility for lost umbrellas. Just dont be a dick and poke people with your umbrella!