What’s On
Join 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
Challenge and enjoy yourself at the most unique, social and picturesque running event in NZ.
Join us in stunning Marlborough, the wine and food mecca of the world. https://vineyardhalf.com/
Friday and Saturday evening 5pm until 7pm at Fromm Winery under our magical winter lights. Try our Special Organic Pinot Noir Mulled / Spiced Wine or wines by the glass. Hot food and platters available. For bookings email: office@frommwinery.co.nz Or call 03 572 9355
Our Events
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: 29 May 2025
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: 16 July 2025
Industry Events & Workshops
International Sauvignon Blanc Day is celebrated on the first Friday in May and is a great opportunity Marlborough to take to over social media feeds and digitally connect wine lovers around the world with Marlborough.
Please join the Wine Tourism Steering Group for a post-season catch-up for all Marlborough Cellar Doors and Wine Tour operators. Click here to RSVP and share your thoughts.
Recognising that great wines begin in the vineyard, the Young Viticulturist of the Year competition celebrates the future of viticulture. This prestigious competition is open to those aged 30 years and younger and tests the wide range of skills required to be a successful vit.
Support the contestants as they deliver their speeches and go head-to-head in a quick-fire quiz. Tickets: https://winemarlboroughltd.ticketspice.com/the-marlborough-young-viticulturist-of-the-year-2025
This year’s conference brings a dynamic lineup of insights, expert guidance, and real-world strategies to help employers navigate the complexities of ethical employment. Back by popular demand, Dr. Ellen Ford returns with an action-packed workshop designed to equip employers with hands-on strategies for creating healthier, more engaged workplaces. If you attended last year, you already know her sessions are not to be missed.
Find out more here: https://www.eventspronto.co.nz/nzee2025