By Christine McCafferty
GISBORNE Wine and Food Festival organisers are expecting the usual last-minute rush for tickets in the final days before the Labour Weekend event.
Already well over 2000 tickets have been sold for the event, with the majority bought by people from outside of the district and as far afield as Dunedin.
Event organiser Prue Younger said online ticket sales data showed they were moving plenty around the country, but not so many here in Gisborne.
“Now we’re just waiting for Gisborne people to get their tickets. We’ve had plenty of calls asking if they have sold out, but people should just buy one if they want one.”
Last year there were around 4000 people at the festival but a large percentage of the tickets were not bought until just before the event.
This year’s event is shaping up to be a good one, with five venues including the new Stonebridge Winery.
A shared boutique venue at Showgrounds Park will feature nine wineries and five food stalls.
Georgina Dunlop of Express PR said they had ironed out any issues from previous years and this year festival-goers could look forward to having a nice, easy day out.
“I think having Go Bus come on board as the transport providers has made things a lot easier for us.
They have the experience of doing big events like Rhythm & Vines, so things should run smoothly this year,” she said.
Another change from last year’s event is the ticket transfer process. This year, people can exchange their tickets for festival packs starting from Friday at the Poverty Bay Club’s dome room.
People have until Sunday to collect their packs.
Out-of-town visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to planning things to do over the weekend, with several wineries and venues on board the wine week celebrations.
TW, The Millton Vineyard and Matawhero Wines are each holding their own individual events, while restaurants including The Marina, The Wharf and The Winemakers Daughters are contributing with degustation menus, live music and champagne breakfasts.
The official shared after-party for the festival is at Shed 3 and Soho, with acts including The Checks and Dick Johnson on the line up.
“We’re really pleased that everyone has come on board with the wine week concept and that people from out of town will have plenty to do while they’re here,” said Ms Younger.
Tickets for the festival are available online or from the i-Site Visitor Information Centre.
GISBORNE Wine and Food Festival organisers are expecting the usual last-minute rush for tickets in the final days before the Labour Weekend event.
Already well over 2000 tickets have been sold for the event, with the majority bought by people from outside of the district and as far afield as Dunedin.
Event organiser Prue Younger said online ticket sales data showed they were moving plenty around the country, but not so many here in Gisborne.
“Now we’re just waiting for Gisborne people to get their tickets. We’ve had plenty of calls asking if they have sold out, but people should just buy one if they want one.”
Last year there were around 4000 people at the festival but a large percentage of the tickets were not bought until just before the event.
This year’s event is shaping up to be a good one, with five venues including the new Stonebridge Winery.
A shared boutique venue at Showgrounds Park will feature nine wineries and five food stalls.
Georgina Dunlop of Express PR said they had ironed out any issues from previous years and this year festival-goers could look forward to having a nice, easy day out.
“I think having Go Bus come on board as the transport providers has made things a lot easier for us.
They have the experience of doing big events like Rhythm & Vines, so things should run smoothly this year,” she said.
Another change from last year’s event is the ticket transfer process. This year, people can exchange their tickets for festival packs starting from Friday at the Poverty Bay Club’s dome room.
People have until Sunday to collect their packs.
Out-of-town visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to planning things to do over the weekend, with several wineries and venues on board the wine week celebrations.
TW, The Millton Vineyard and Matawhero Wines are each holding their own individual events, while restaurants including The Marina, The Wharf and The Winemakers Daughters are contributing with degustation menus, live music and champagne breakfasts.
The official shared after-party for the festival is at Shed 3 and Soho, with acts including The Checks and Dick Johnson on the line up.
“We’re really pleased that everyone has come on board with the wine week concept and that people from out of town will have plenty to do while they’re here,” said Ms Younger.
Tickets for the festival are available online or from the i-Site Visitor Information Centre.
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