Industry Events & WorkshopsYoga Uncorked is a joyful yoga and wine experience which celebrates the best of Marlborough summer. In the garden of the Wairau River Wines cellar door, you will move through a fun, light-hearted yoga flow with partner poses, playful challenges, and a glass of Estate Rosé in hand. Between sips, fresh bites and plenty of laughter, the world slows down and every moment invites you to pause and savour.
Kick off the festival weekend with a Summer Soirée at Forrest Wines, 4–9pm.
Sweet tunes from DJ Margaret, Taye Williams, DJames, Miranda Easten, and ÆTHÈR will set the tone.
Forrest Wines will be pouring, Boomtown Beers on tap, and food trucks serving up a feast.
Come unwind, soak up the vibes, and roll straight into a weekend of festivities. Free entry.
Kaiaka Catering and Essence of Marlborough Wine present: Marlborough Summer Sessions , a night celebrating all things Marlborough.
More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marlborough-summer-sessions-tickets-1980286289600
As New Zealand's original Wine & Food Festival, this event is not to be missed. Join us for our 39th edition of celebrating the ultimate match made in Marlborough. Saturday, 14 February 2026.
Vine Vitality is the ultimate summer reset for body and mind. The morning begins with a mindful vineyard walk, guided breathing techniques, and a taste of Mahi’s winegrowing story. Along the way, you will learn how the breath can energise, restore, and even cure a post-festival haze. The experience culminates in a revitalising ice-barrel plunge followed by Mahi wines and spicy bites that warm and awaken the senses.
More information: https://sauvignom.com/events/vine-vitality/
Marlborough’s best day out! The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival is New Zealand's longest-running wine and food festival held annually on the second Saturday of February.
Showcasing excellence, provenance and promoting diversity of wines grown in New Zealand’s largest wine region.
2025 Key Dates:
Entries Open - 19 August
Entries Close - 10 September
Samples Due - 3 October
Judging - 15-17 October
Marlborough Wine Grand Tasting - 18 October
Results Notified - 23 October
Celebration & Trophy Presentation - 14 November 2025
Celebrate Marlborough Wines and the people behind them as we announce all the trophy winners from the Marlborough Wine Show.
Friday 14th November 2025
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 & WorkshopsFor an entry fee of 12 bottles, your wine will embark on a race through the stunning Marlborough Sounds on board a designated racing yacht. You can also take part in the excitement and join a racing yacht as a crew member. Crew entry is $50 per person, which covers your race participation and a ticket to the wine tasting, dinner and music vibes by Midge McLeary at the beautiful Resolution Bay. Your wine label will receive media exposure in print, radio and social media to more than just the Waikawa Boating Club's 750+ members and 1200+ newsletter recipients.
For more information, please click on the Waikawa Boating Club WineWorks Wine Race link, contact events@waikawaboatingclub.co.nz or Jono Bristed 021 844521.
To participate in this year's event as a winery entrant or crew member follow these links to register your entry:
May the wind be ever in your favour!
Friday 13 February 2026 | Forum: 10:00am–11:00am | Winery Leaders session: 11:00am–12:00pm. Marlborough District Libraries, Room 2
As New Zealand marks 15 years since Pike River and the Government progresses health and safety reforms, this forum provides a timely opportunity to reflect on how our national safety performance is tracking — and where future focus is needed.
Join Francois Barton, Chief Executive of the Business Leaders’ Health & Safety Forum, as he shares insights from the State of a Thriving Nation 2025 report, along with practical lessons from New Zealand and international businesses leading the way in safer, more productive performance. The Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum is New Zealand’s largest CEO membership group, representing more than 440 CEOs and 25% of the national workforce. RSVP is essential (spaces limited).
