Folks are gearing up to drink some great wine, listen to some good tunes, and party this St. Patrick's Day at the Great Wellington Food and Wine Festival in New Zealand. Twenty five wineries along with beer brewsters and chefs from all over will converge at this day long wine and food and fun event. You can find out the where, when, and how much at the festivals' web site:

Over 25 of New Zealand's most celebrated wineries, the very best of Wellington Cuisine, Monteith's hand crafted beers and Murphy's Irish Stout to help celebrate St Patrick's Day.

An incredible array of wine and food, tutorials and loads more fun on the last day of summer/St Patrick's Day.

Entertainment to knock your socks off including Mickey Finn, Greenhouse, Nick Granville Group, Soul Estate and DJ Andee Hawkes.

SAT 17th MARCH 11.00am to 7.00pm
St Patrick's Day
Battle Hill Forest Park
Paekakariki Hill Road