There are a host of events both bigh and small happening in Marlborough throughout the year. A detailed calendar of events can be found on the Marlborough 4 Fun website. Thre are seven major icon events that occure regularly and attract large numbers of spectators and participants.

Hunter's Garden Marlborough : 2-6 November 2006
New Zealand's premier gardening event and a showcase of Marlborough hospitality. The event caters to everyone from expert gardeners to those who simply want to relish what others have achieved.

Enjoy fully escorted tours to unique and very special gardens on the grape-growing plains of Marlborough, along the Pacific Coast and within the Marlborough Sounds. Relaxing and fun social functions and the best Garden Fete in NZ.

Brightstone Blues, Brews & BBQ's : 4 February 2006
From noon until 7.30pm, locals and visitors can enjoy live bands and the best brews at A & P Park, Blenheim.

With bands playing non-stop throughout the day on 2 stages and over 40 sites featuring quality food, BBQ treats, seafood and more than 20 breweries - it promises to be a great day!

Wine Marlborough Festival : 11 February 2006
Enjoy a day of fine wine and sunshine in Brancott Estate for New Zealand's premier Food and Wine Experience.

The festival showcases around 200 wines from over 40 wineries and is celebrated as one of the biggest wine events on the New Zealand calendar.

Havelock Mussel Festival : 18th March 2006
After an exciting and successful start in its first year in 2005, the Havelock Mussel Festival has a bright future as one of Marlborough's showcase events. The Festival is a celebration of the fascinating mussel industry, along with the small town which is gaining a big reputation as the gateway to the Pelorous Sounds and the proud home of the GreenshellT Mussel.

Forrest Estate Grape Ride : 1 April 2006
The Marlborough Grape Ride traverses a 101km circuit through some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer.