Wairarapa Events 2007 - 2008
December
22nd - Summer Solstice
A seasonal celebration at Stonehenge Aotearoa, near Carterton.
www.astronomynz.org.nz/stonehenge
January 2008 2nd – Tauherenikau Races
A country horse racing experience and family entertainment, near Featherston.
www.tauherenikau.co.nz
19th - Meandering Summer Lunch
Wine matched dishes at a selection of Martinborough’s vineyards.
www.tehera.co.nz
20th – T.K. Day
Live music, great wine and food at Te Kairanga Vineyard, Martinborough.
www.tekairanga.co.nz
25-27thTrust House Men’s International Cycle Tour
See top international cyclists in action on Wairarapa’s roads.
www.cycletournz.com
February
1st/3rd - Castlepoint Fishing Competition
A three-day game fishing competition based at Castlepoint.
06 377 1134
2nd – Martinborough Fair
Hundreds of stalls in and around the Martinborough Square.
www.martinboroughfair.org.nz
2nd – Kick Back at Te Kairanga Vineyard
Relax after a day at the Martinborough Fair with great wine, food and music.
www.tekairanga.co.nz
2nd/3rd - Masterton Pro-Am Golf Tournament 2008
Watch New Zealand’s golfing elite in action in Wairarapa.
6th Waitangi Day – Tauherenikau Races
A country horse racing experience and family entertainment, near Featherston.
www.tauherenikau.co.nz
15th/17th - Ngawi Big Three 2008
A three-day game fishing competition based at Ngawi Fishing Village, Palliser Bay.
06 377 0596
28th Feb/1st March – International Golden Shears Competition
A unique kiwi experience, see the world's best shearers and wool handlers in action.
www.goldenshears.co.nz
15th/17th – WBS Masterton A&P Show
Enjoy agricultural competitions, exhibits, pet corner and fairground rides at Solway Show Grounds, Masterton.
06 378 6247
March
1st - Martinborough Fair
Hundreds of stalls in and around the Martinborough Square.
www.martinboroughfair.org.nz
1st – Kick Back at Te Kairanga Vineyard Relax after a day at the Martinborough Fair with great wine, food and music.
www.tekairanga.co.nz
8th/10th March - Women’s World Cup of Cycling
See top international cyclists in action on Wairarapa’s roads.
www.cycletournz.com
8th - More FM Triwomen’s Series
Participate in both triathlon and duathlon races for all abilities.
www.tri.co.nz.
8th - Castlepoint Beach Races
It is with much regret the decision has been made to abandon our 2008 Race Day due to changed beach conditions.
Unfortunately the last few weeks have seen sand washed away, exposing rocks, making racing unsafe.
15th - Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival
Fine local wines, food and music at a beautiful riverside location.
www.wairarapawines.co.nz
16th– Round the Vines
Run or walk around Martinborough’s scenic vineyards.
www.roundthevines.org.nz.
23rd – Easter at T.K.
New release wine, great food and music.
www.tekairanga.co.nz
21st/23rd - Greytown Arts Festival
View and buy Wairarapa art in colonial Greytown.
26th/30th – Trust House Wairarapa International Balloon Fiesta
Balloons from around the world take part in this extravaganza.
www.nzballoons.co.nz
April
5th/6th - French Country Fair
French style market, entertainment and fun at Tauherenikau Race Course.
h.g.philip@slingshot.co.nz
6th - Harvest Lunch
A five course gourmet meal served alfresco in Martinborough Square.
www.harvestlunch.co.nz
12th – Jet Sprints at Tauherenikau Race Course
Enjoy the thrills and spills of this superb spectator sport.
06 308 8874
June
Stonehenge Aotearoa Winter Solstice
A seasonal celebration at Stonehenge Aotearoa, near Carterton.
www.astronomynz.org.nz/stonehenge
July
Winter Solstice Fair
Market stalls and family entertainment at Clareville Showgrounds.
06 379 8124
September
Cellar Dwellers
Taste new releases and aged wines, enjoy art, music and gourmet events around Martinborough's vineyards throughout the month.
www.winesfrommartinborough.com
Carterton Daffodil Carnival
Traditional spring carnival, steam train rides, stalls and family entertainment.
www.cartertondc.co.nz
October
WBS Wairarapa A&P Show
Enjoy agricultural competitions, exhibits, pet corner and fairground rides at Clareville Show Grounds. 06 379 8124
November
Scarecrow Festival
See scarecrows around Gladstone, enjoy the fair, fun run and Scarecrow Ball.
www.gladstone.org.nz
16th - Toast Martinborough
New release wines, great food and music at vineyards around the village.
www.toastmartinborough.co.nz