Festival of Fire: STOKED

The Ultimate Food & BBQ Fiesta is Here!

No, we’re not talking about Christmas Day. This is the one where you can leave the cooking and drink preparations to the experts, and you get to kick back, relax and spend some well earned time with friends.

STOKED is your ultimate ticket to an unforgettable feast, epic BBQ hacks, and a fun and relaxing day out. Whether you're a BBQ master, a cocktail connoisseur, or just here for the good vibes, this is the place to be. Limited tickets remain - don’t miss out!

What’s included? Glad you asked.

This brand new one-day event will dish up delicious food and drinks, huge servings of inspiration from chefs and drink specialists, and a fun and relaxing day out.

Whether you prefer your meat grilled, smoked, or slow-cooked, Stoked has something for every palate. Enjoy mouthwatering creations from local culinary legends, paired with exceptional drinks.

Dishing up the food: Martin Bosley’s Fish Shack, Fire Grill with Dale Keith, Travis Clive-Griffin from Fire Entice, Bicycle Kitchen. Pouring the drinks: Alexia Wines, Stoke Beer, Greytown Distilling Company Gin, and Happy Belly Ferments.

GA Tickets include:
- Your first Stoke beverage - try the brand new Bright IPA - (non-alcoholic options also available), which is being launched to the WORLD at Stoked
- Free doses of inspiration, with 30 minute sessions from the experts:
- Flatbreads & Pesto on the BBQ. Elevate your BBQ game and entertain like a pro, with great recipes and tips. Hosted by Caleb
Kloeg of Famly (ex Saint Sebastian)
- Radical Wines for the BBQ Season - sick of sucking on the same old Sav? Pondering an alternative to Pinot?This wine masterclass -
hosted by Alexia Winemaker Jane Cooper - will introduce you to less known, flavour-packed wine styles that are perfect for every
kind of flame cooked food. Includes Chenin, Chilled Red and Gamay
- Create the Perfect Smokey Cocktail - With gin, bitters, lemon and a few other secret ingredients, what’s not to love? Master the art
and impress all your friends this summer. Hosted by cocktail extraordinaire Jaime Smylie, from The White Swan.
- Entry to the National Red Bandal Throwing Competition - great prizes for grabs including a Greytown Butcher Meat pack or Red
Bandals - the ultimate summer footwear
- All day entertainment - kicking off with Lace Reihana and her reggae soul beats, followed by a high-energy set The Hustle.
- Challenge your mates to a game of Cornhole Toss or Kubb
- Chill zone - park up on a hay bale, or sit around the fire pit and toast homemade marshmallow slabs, made by Kate from the Bicycle
Kitchen (yes, you can do that too! But you do need to buy the marshmallows!)

Beers & Banter add on - $25:
A relaxed and informative 30 minute tasting of four different styles of Stoke beer. Hosted by Rob Marshall, Head Brewer of McCashin’s Brewery. Hear the quintessential kiwi story of passion and pride that saw McCashins Brewery kicking off the craft beer revolution, and their journey to becoming NZ’s number 1 independent brewer.

Join us for an epic day of food, drinks, music, and fun.

Shuttle add on:
Transport is available from Woodside Railway Station (Greytown), Martinborough, Featherston, Carterton and Masterton. Return shuttle tickets can be added to your GA ticket.

PLEASE NOTE: Ticketholders who purchased for the original date of 26 October can use their existing tickets for entry.