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“We loved our stay at Blenheim TOP 10, the unit was neat and clean and the trout Peter caught in your river was lovely" Peter and Diane Perkins
Bristol, UK
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Events in Marlborough
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Due to its coastal location and reputation as a wine producing district, Marlborough is home to an amazing array of events every year!
Brightstone Blues, Brews & BBQs
The Brightstone Blues, Brews & BBQs is a celebration of good brews, great food and amazing Blues and Rhythm and Blues music. The full-day event will next be held on 5 February 2011. Make your way around the 40 sites, trying a selection of over 70 beers and BBQ treats such as wild pork, local seafood and ostrich. Tickets go on sale mid December and tickets can be purchased from BNZ Blenheim and Picton, the Marlborough Centre and the i-SITE Visitor Centres at Blenheim and Picton. There are no gate sales.
Marlborough Wine Festival
Held in February each year, the Marlborough Wine Festival showcases Marlborough as New Zealand’s largest winegrowing region and the international home of Sauvignon Blanc. Take your pick from around 200 wines from over 40 local wineries. Accompany your wine with a selection of delicious local gourmet food; this is a day not to be missed!!
Havelock Mussel Festival
The next Havelock Mussel Festival will be held on 19 March 2011. The festival celebrates the NZ mussel industry and Havelock’s increasingly significant part in it. Bring the whole family to the mussel festival for a day of fine food, entertainment and education. Enter one of the fun competitions, explore the art and craft stalls or sit back and enjoy the popular local and national bands on offer.
Beavertown Rally
Ulysses Club Beavertown Rally is held each year in October. Many motorcycle enthusiasts, all over 40, come to enjoy a weekend of events organised by the Ulysses Club Marlborough branch.
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