Industry Events & WorkshopsJoin us for the Vines Village Monthly Market featuring the Village retail and tasting rooms, along with local Marlborough artisans on the third Wednesday of the month from 4:30pm to 7:30pm, September to May. Stroll our garden village full of entertainment, local producers, and savor the delectable food and drinks on offer. Each month will have a community focus or unique theme!
Wed 18 Sep 2024, 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Wed 16 Oct 2024, 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Wed 20 Nov 2024, 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Wed 18 Dec 2024, 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Wed 15 Jan 2025, 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Wed 19 Feb 2025, 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Wed 19 Mar 2025, 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Wed 16 Apr 2025, 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Wed 21 May 2025, 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Gather up the family and get ready for some Sunday fun at Forrest Wines this summer! Grab a beanbag or relax in our covered courtyard while enjoying live music and sipping on your favourite wines.
Set in a beautiful park venue, Churchill Glade in stunning Pollard Park is just a short stroll from Blenheim town centre. Arranged under the tall trees of Churchill Glade will be a feast for the tastebuds, from seafood to low & slow BBQ brisket, pulled pork or Asian street food, maybe some sliders, gourmet burgers or gastronomic pies? These are just some of the options being showcased from our region's huge variety of local produce and eateries and matched with equally delicious beverages.
On Saturday, 23rd November, Chef Peter Gordon and Wither Hills Winemaker Matt Large will come together at the Wither Hills restaurant for a special winemaker’s dinner to celebrate 30 years of Wither Hills. Peter Gordon, the pioneer of fusion food, has spent 40 years gathering ingredients, textures, and techniques from kitchens around the world, combining them in thrilling new ways. His eclectic style, which has earned him global recognition, will be on display as he curates a five-course meal that celebrates the best of Marlborough.
Continue the journey to discover the Edmond de Rothschild Heritage vineyards around the world, join us to discover Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons South African wines.
Marlborough’s best day out! The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival is New Zealand's longest-running wine and food festival held on the 2nd Saturday in February.
Showcasing excellence, provenance and promoting diversity of wines grown in New Zealand’s largest wine region.
Entries Open: 8 August - 4 September 2024
Celebrate Marlborough Wines and the people behind them as we announce all the trophy winners from the Marlborough Wine Show.
Friday 18th October 2023
Learn more and find tickets: https://www.marlboroughwineshow.com/celebration
Recognising that great wines begin in the vineyard, the Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year competition celebrates the future of viticulture.
Marlborough competition: 4th July 2024
Celebrated on the first Friday in May #SauvBlancDay is a global, social media wine tasting digitally connecting SB lovers around the world with Marlborough.
For emerging winemakers, the Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year Competition is an opportunity for ambitious young people become future leaders.
Marlborough competition: 31 July 2024
Industry Events & WorkshopsJoin us on the last Monday of every month for "Research Snapshots," a dynamic series of research presentations from organisations within the New Zealand Wine Centre (Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Plant and Food Research, and Bragato Research Institute). Sessions for 2024 are July 29, August 26, September 30, October 21, and November 25 (1.30 to 3 pm).
Village to Village Charitable Trust was established to give back to the RSE workers from the Pacific Islands who are vital to the success of our viticulture and horticulture industries.
Launch Event at Cloudy Bay Cellar Door in Marlborough
Tickets are now on sale for the biennial Organic & Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference taking place in Marlborough 16-18 June 2025.
For more info, tickets and keynote speaker details visit https://www.organicwineconference.com
