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2019
FEBRUARY
16 Feb Masterton A&P Show held at the Solway Grounds, Masterton. Get the family together and head along to the Masterton A&P Show, where there are kids activities galore and plenty of space to relax with a picnic under the trees. Watch the popular equestrian events, take a walk around the displays and cheer from the side-line at the terrier races. This year’s show also includes a Highland dancing competition, pony rides,and a ‘big dig’ where the kids can hunt through piles of straw for the chance to win some great prizes. Last but not least, some of the stars of the show will be the super-cute Valais sheep. This friendly breed originated in Switzerland and is a rare sight in New Zealand, but with their shaggy wool and distinctive markings, they never fail to win hearts!https://wairarapanz.com/see-and-do/masterton-a-p-show
16 – 17 Feb Group 1 Series (Round 2) Meeting at Masterton Motorplex. Includes the Auckland Invasion and all new Grooup 1 National Series. www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz
16-17 Feb Pedal For Parkinsons Cycle Ride. Cycling fans, adventure seekers and outdoorsy types love hitting the scenic coastal trails for this popular charity event. Pedal for Parkinson’s is an annual ride that takes in 64km of rugged coastline, taking bikers across river beds, through farmland, and even past the scene of a shipwreck. As well as the full course, there’s also an 18km option that’s equally stunning, tracking past Cape Palliser Lighthouse and Ngawi fishing village. The views are impressive, but don’t mistake this for a leisurely weekend bike ride – with the challenging terrain and sometimes extreme weather conditions out on the coast, both courses are aimed at experienced mountain bikers. Funds raised go towards supporting the vital work of Parkinson’s Wairarapa. www.hurihuri.co.nz
17 Feb The Greytown Country Market is held at Stella Bull Park, next to The White Swan, on the third Sunday of each month from 9am – 1pm.
22-24 Feb Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival, Masterton. This year’s show will include a flyover from a very special guest, a B-52 Stratofortress never seen before in New Zealand. Another first will be a night show from UK-based glider team, Airborne Pyrotechnics,set to light up the skies on Saturday evening. The 2019 show marks the 20 year anniversary of the popular event, which features plenty of interactive ground displays, aerial feats galore, and a fun, relaxed atmosphere for the whole family to enjoy.Other highlights include impressive collections of WWI and WWII aircraft, a big range of modern military, civil and agricultural aircraft, plus an educational tech programme aimed at the next generation of aviators. Keep in the loop at www.wings.org.nz
24 Feb Marlon Williams with special guests Don McGlashan and Emily Fairlight. Award-winning vocalist Marlon Williams is stopping off in Martinborough for a concert at Luna Estate Winery. With his unique sound described as a mix of folk, country and the blues, the picturesque Martinborough vines are the perfect backdrop to Marlon’s hauntingly beautiful voice. The six-stop Turangawaewae tour will see Marlon and his band supported by music legend Don McGlashan and Kiwi singer-songwriter Emily Fairbright. Tickets at ticketmaster.co.nz
23 Feb Race to The Brewery –Adventure race from Palmerston North to Tui Brewery propertybrokers.co.nz/rttb2018 facebook.com/events/332786290622258/
28 Feb – 2 MarThe Golden Shears.Come and watch the country’s top shearers and emerging stars compete in the annual Golden Shears, an exciting three-day event held at the Genesis Recreation Centre in Masterton. Shearing, wool handling and wool pressing at its finest. www.goldenshears.co.nz
MARCH
2 March The Martinborough Fair. New Zealand made goods in a fantastic summer market that radiates out from the Martinborough Town Square. www.martinboroughfair.org.nz
9 March Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival. Town meets countryat this quality annual event held on the banks of the Ruamahanga River in the Gladstone region. Great wine, great food and great entertainment. www.wairarapaharvestfestival.co.nz
9 March Castlepoint Beach Horse Races. At low tide at Castlepoint, the beach will come alive with the sound of horse hooves on the sand. The Castlepoint Races is the perfect time to pack a picnic, throw some deck chairs in the back of the car and head to the coast, where a mixture of professional and casual jockeys will take part in up to eight races along the main beach. If you fancy a light-hearted flutter, purchase a ticket for a few dollars and you’ll be randomly drawn a horse to shout about from the side lines. As well as the racing events, there’s classic kids entertainment like the three-legged and sack races, plus stunning walks around the area’s natural surrounds. Top attractions include the Castle Point Lighthouse, the limestone rock formations and the lagoon. Learn more at www.wairarapanz.com
9 March Bush Cycle Tour – road cycling and mountain biking around Mangatainoka 9km to 117km, pick your ride and finish up at Tui Brewery for a drink, entertainment and prize giving. facebook.com/LaskeysBushCycleTour/
16 March Round the Vines 10 and 21km fun run in Martinborough. An annual fundraiser for Martinborough Primary School. www.roundthevines.org.nz
17 March The Greytown Country Market is held at Stella Bull Park, next to The White Swan, on the third Sunday of each month from 9am – 1pm.
23 – 24 March NZ Nationals at the Masterton Motorplex. Full competition meeting and the final round of the Group 1 National Series. www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz
31 March Toki Truck Stop Show & Shine –the last Sunday of every month from March to November enjoy Mangatainoka Motors series at Tui Brewery. Kicking off with the Truck Stop Show & Shine, there will be big rigs, music, Tui Brewery Girls https://goo.gl/forms/1Q0mrc7BU3GKA2vz2 or come along and see the spectacle. All event updates and information can be found at tuihq.co.nz or https://www.facebook.com/events/1974442075932897/
APRIL
Easter 2019 The Wairarapa Balloon Festival lifts off over the Easter weekend. This year, balloon rides with one of the country’s most experienced commercial pilots will be available to the public. The 2019 show, which marks 20 years of the popular balloon event in the region, will also feature a Night Glow, a magical evening where tethered balloons light up to choreographed music. Lift off times and locations will be announced on www.nzballoons.co.nz
28 April Mangatainoka Motors American Car Day American Cars from across the country on display, along with live music, great food and brewery tours. https://www.facebook.com/events/541862166235386/
MAY
26 May Mangatainoka Motors Brexit vs EU Car DayAll thing British and European Union on display. https://www.facebook.com/events/343376036208593/
JUNE
30 June Mangatainoka Motors Japanese Car Day Japanese cars will be in full force, along with music and some special prizes https://www.facebook.com/events/283151798988899/
JULY
28 July Mangatainoka Motors Vintage Car Day Vintage cars from all over will be on show at Tui Brewery. – https://www.facebook.com/events/2004486489594769/
AUGUST
25 August Mangatainoka Motors Ford v Holden Day https://www.facebook.com/events/2025044267796407/
SEPTEMBER
29 Sept Mangatainoka Motors Hot Rods Day The engines will be on show at the foot of the Tui Tower.https://www.facebook.com/events/382215055934083/
OCTOBER
10-19 Oct 2019 Kokomai Creative Festival. A vibrant 10-day arts festival held throughout the Wairarapa featuring dance, theatre, art and music.
26 Oct Mangatainoka Motors Two Wheels Day.All things on two wheels will be making their way to Tui for the annual Two Wheels day! https://www.facebook.com/events/257454021521009/
NOVEMBER
9-10 Nov Pukaha Garden Tour. Green-thumbs throughout the region will be showing off their gorgeous gardens this weekend, with funds from the popular event going towards the PukahaWidlife Centre.
24 Nov Mangatainoka Motors V8 Sunday Tui Brewery Girls, prizes and beers on tap.https://www.facebook.com/events/191566311744733/
Please note:
- The Wairarapa Farmers’ Marketis located at 4 Queen St,tucked behind the Farriers Bar and Eatery at the northern end of Masterton. The market is held every Saturday morning between 9am – 1pm. wairarapanz.com
- The Featherston Market runs every Saturday from 7.30am providing fresh produce and meat. Located at the back of the Lang’s Pharmacy carpark (before the railway track if you are coming from Wellington.
- The Greytown Country Market is held at Stella Bull Park, next to The White Swan, on the third Sunday of each month from 9am – 1pm. Next markets for 2018 are on October 21st then Nov 18th and December 16th.
- The TK Marketsare held on thefirst Sunday of each month between November and 1st The region’s top producers all gather at Martinborough’sTeKairanga Vineyard from 10am to 3pm. Live music.www.eventfinder.co.nz
- The Carterton Farmers’ Market (Sunday 9am- 12.30pm) is held next to the Memorial Square on the roundabout.
- Tunes under the tower at Tui Brewery in Mangtainoka is held on the last Sunday of each month. Free entry, live music.
For more information about these events or to request supporting images please contact:
Sara Bunny
Media/Communications
Destination Wairarapa on sara@wairarapanz.com or 027 777 0476