Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs and markets in Blenheim
Thu 15 Oct · Old Harvey Norman Store, 19-21 Maxwell Road
A fundraiser where donated second-hand fiction, non-fiction and children’s books are rehomed.
Fri 16 Oct · Wine + Food Experience Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street
A fundraiser by St Marks Charitable Foundation with a cocktail party and auction.
Sat 17 Oct · Church of Nativity, 76 Alfred Street
A free sale of home-grown plants, seedlings, fruit, flowers, tools, books and jams.
Sat 17 Oct · Seymour Square, High Street
A community walk raising awareness of suicide and acknowledging that every life matters.
Sunday 11 Oct · A&P Showgrounds
Local produce, artisan foods and regional specialties, held every Sunday.
Tue 13 Oct · Small Town Winery, 4 Horton Street
A casual tasting club where attendees bring their own bottle of wine to share with friends.
Sat 17 Oct · Spy Valley Cellar Door, Lake Timara Road West
Tasting of Spy Valley’s latest releases, with food trucks on site.
Tue 13 Oct · Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton
A stage production about Princess Rosa, a headstrong spinster, after the death of Sicily’s beloved King Enzo.
Sat 17 Oct · Whitehaven Theatre, 2 Hutcheson Street
An interactive murder mystery dinner show, billed as New Zealand’s longest-running comedy show of its kind.
Sat 17 Oct · Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton
A collection of short films by New Zealand filmmakers showcasing stories of the land and its people.
Sun 18 Oct · Brancott Vineyard, Brancott Road, Fairhall
A kids’ duathlon held on Brancott Estate’s off-road course.
Wed 21 Oct · Whitehaven Theatre, 2 Hutcheson Street
A tribute show celebrating The Beatles and their music.
Fri 23 Oct · Seymour Square, High Street
A free night market celebrating Te Ao Māori, with performances, a local legend award and food.
Sat 24 Oct · Linkwater School, Queen Charlotte Drive
A school fair with a plant stall, kids’ games, raffles, a café and a classic car display.
Sat 24 Oct · Havelock Town Hall
A craft fair with stalls selling wooden items, plants, crochet and knitted goods, candles and cards.
5–8 Nov · Blenheim
New Zealand’s premier garden event, with gardens, local food and wine, tours, talks and workshops.
Sources: Eventfinda and Destination Marlborough. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.
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