Greytown Crop Up
Every Saturday
As much as a social gathering event as it is a fresh food market - Crop Up is back for summer every Saturday. Fruit and vegetables, meat, eggs, flour, flowers, bread, fish, plants, coffee and brunch!
Its mission: local people buying the best, freshest food from other locals for the health of our bodies, environment, as well as our local economy. It all stacks up, and you get to enjoy brunch and coffee with your friends while you do yourself a healthy favour.
Time: From 9.00am
Price: Free Admission
Where: 102 Main Street, Greytown (just up the driveway)
World Golden Shears Championships 2026
Wednesday 4th - Saturday 7th March 2026
Masterton becomes the global centre of shearing as 500 elite competitors from New Zealand and another 25+ nations take the stage for the world’s top shearing and woolhandling titles.
This iconic event—running since 1961—continues to grow as the pinnacle of competitive shearing worldwide.
With tickets in hot demand, fans can still catch every moment via the official livestream or join the action at the lively Golden Shears FanZone and Worlds Village.
Time: Various times - click here to view
Price: Click here to purchase a ticket
Where: The Golden Shears, 2 Dixon Street, Masterton
Website: www.goldenshears.co.nz
Martinborough Fair
Saturday 7th March 2026
Shop the fabulous Martinborough Fair for an enormous variety of top-quality New Zealand-made craft and clothing! It’s not unusual to have more than 500 stalls for you to choose from, with thousands of people flocking to town to browse their wares! In addition to stalls the day also offers live music and street food – all set around the town square and union jack streets of Martinborough.
Time: 8.00am - 4.00pm
Price: Free entry
Where: The Square, Martinborough
Website: www.martinboroughfair.org.nz
Pick Your Own Apples & Pears
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th March 2026
Molewood Orchard in Greytown will be opening its gates to the public on weekends for Pick Your Own apples and pears this harvest season.
Long-time Greytown residents Juliet and Ed Cooke returned to operating the Mole Street orchard in 2022, together with son Wendell. Daughter Merran is responsible for marketing and social media, and son Grayson takes care of the website and visual design. The orchard is now run as an independent family business, with the whole family pitching in to support the 2026 harvest season.
The Cooke family is looking forward to welcoming the public to the orchard for the fourth year running, introducing a new generation to the delight of picking fresh, sun-warmed apples off the tree. If the idea of spending an hour or two wandering down rows of trees laden with fresh, delicious apples appeals, we have got your weekend plans covered!
The orchard is only a short walk or bike ride from Main Street, and parking is available in the orchard grounds. Please bring a bucket, basket or bag for the fruit. You’re welcome to bring a picnic lunch as well to enjoy in the orchard's beautiful picnic area, Molewood Meadows. Sunscreen, sturdy footwear and a hat are a good idea too!
Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Price: Free Entry - pay on weight of apples & pears picked at $3.00/kg
Where: Molewood Orchard, 17 Mole Street, Greytown
Website: www.molewoodorchard.com
Summer Saturdays by the Vines
Saturday 7th March 2026
Enjoy your Summer Saturdays by the Vines at Margrain Vineyard. Live music every Saturday this summer from 17 January to 28 March, 1-4pm on our lawn by the vines.
Pizzas, platters and burgers available, along with Margrain wines and gins.
Book a table, or pick up one of our picnic blankets on your way in.
Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Price: Free admission - pay on consumption
Where: Margrain Vineyard, Ponatahi & Huangarua Roads, Martinborough
Website: www.margrainvineyard.co.nz
Stallkeepers Greytown Market - Shades at Grays
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March 2026
Shades at Grays offers beautiful lampshades and stunning wood lamps – inspirational lighting that isn’t available in retail stores. You can find their handcrafted products twice a month at the local Stallkeepers Greytown Market, held in the old town hall at 89 Main Street.
The market is a carefully curated boutique market, with a wide selection of high quality homeware, clothing, jewellery and more.
You can buy Sue’s ready-made lampshades off the stall or order one from a wide range of fabrics and lampshade sizes to perfectly fit your home. Update a floor stand, brush off your favourite lamp base or add an eye-catching ceiling shade. Life’s too short for boring lampshades!
JB’s wood lamps are stunning, crafted from timber that resonates with New Zealand’s past. Each lamp is unique and each has a journey that begins more than 100 years ago, and which is described in an individual story that accompanies each piece. The finish is so gorgeous you won’t be able to resist touching them!
Visit the market or shop our lampshades and lamps online at shadesatgrays.co.nz
Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm
Price: Free Admission
Where: Greytown Town Hall, 89 Main Street, Greytown - click here for future market dates
Website: www.shadesatgrays.co.nz
Greytown Country Market
Sunday 15th March 2026
Market set in a beautiful Park. Stalls offering coffee, BBQ sausages, artisan products, plants, art, crafts, upcycled, recycled, vintage and so much more. All proceeds raised from running the Market go to the Greytown Trails Trust for the maintenance of and future projects on the Greytown Trails
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm
Price: Free Admission
Where: Stella Bull Park, Main Street Greytown
Greytown International Cocktail Festival 2026
Friday 20th March - Sunday 19th April 2026
This autumn, take a trip around the world, one cocktail at a time.
For a full month, our bars, cafés and restaurants will be drawing inspiration from the great cocktail cultures of the globe, bringing iconic drinks and modern twists from far-flung places right here to Greytown. Global flavours, local flair, and plenty of reasons to visit.
The pace is easy, the glasses are full, and the menus are designed for exploring. Whether it’s a classic cocktail perfected, a bold new favourite, or a beautifully crafted alcohol-free option, it’s as much about the atmosphere as what’s in the glass.
Alongside the tasting trail, you’ll find a programme of events, from intimate tastings, dinners and cocktail workshops through to long afternoons on the Green. This is a festival made for exploring at your leisure.
Pick up a Passport, collect stamps as you explore our boutique stores, bars and eateries, and see how many countries you can “visit” before the month is out.
No rush. No rules. Just great drinks, good company, and a global celebration with a Greytown twist.
Click here to explore the festival cocktails. Click here to explore the events calendar.
Website: www.greytownvillage.com
Greytown International Cocktail Festival - Opening Night
Friday 20th March 2026
As part of the Greytown International Cocktail Festival, kick off the celebrations with us on The White Swan Deck from 5–8:30pm. Settle in with live music from local legend Will Prior and friends, a great atmosphere, and cocktails worth lingering over.
Be among the first to explore our Seven Continents cocktail menu — seven globally inspired gin cocktails designed to set the tone for the days ahead. Gather your friends, grab a drink, and soak up the energy of the season at The White Swan.
Time: 5.00pm - 8.30pm
Price: Free Entry - pay on consumption
Where: The White Swan, 109 Main Street, Greytown
Website: www.thewhiteswanhotel.co.nz
Cocktail Festival - Bonjour Gimlet! A Sparkling French Affair
Saturday 21st March 2026
Alexia is bringing a touch of France to Greytown with our sparkliest cocktail yet…the Alexia Bonjour Gimlet!
Sure, the original gin and lime juice Gimlet was invented by British Royal Navy surgeon Sir Thomas Gimlette to prevent navy sailors getting scurvy, but it was the French who made it classy with the addition of elderflower liqueur.
Alexia is taking our Gimlet a step further and giving it an effervescent twist – combining Greytown Distilling gin, the floral notes of elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice… then topping it off with Alexia Blanc de Noirs Méthode Traditionnelle. With a French themed food menu to match, this is a Gimlet worth saying Bonjour to!
The French flags will be flying, the croque monsieurs will be magnifique, and the berets will positioned at the jauntiest angle possible! This is your call to cancel all boring plans for March 21 and say ‘oui!’ to an afternoon of French joie de vivre at Alexia!
- No bookings required just turn up.
- Dogs ok.
- GF? Yes.
- This is a rain or shine event so don’t miss out!
Time: 12.00pm - 5.00pm
Price: Free Entry - pay on consumption
Where: Alexia Urban Winery, 197 West Street, Greytown
Website: www.alexia.co.nz
Cocktail Festival - Silent Reading and Afternoon Tea at Wharekauhau
Sunday 22nd March 2026
Slip into something beautifully unhurried at Wharekauhau Country Estate, where your afternoon begins with a perfectly chilled Gimlet on arrival. A classic coastal cocktail and a fitting nod to Wharekauhau’s wild, ocean-edge setting.
Bring your own book and enjoy the rare luxury of uninterrupted reading in an extraordinary place.
Following reading, an elegant afternoon tea awaits, crafted by Wharekauhau’s award-winning culinary team.
Part cocktail moment, part literary escape, this is a rare chance to experience Wharekauhau as a day guest and to savour literature, landscape and luxury in one unforgettable Festival event.
Time: 11.00am - 2.00pm
Price: $149.00 (plus fees) - click here to purchase a ticket and for more information
Where: Wharekauhau Country Estate, 4132 Wharekauhau Road, RD 3, Featherston
Website: www.greytownvillage.com
Greytown Apple Harvest Festival
Easter Saturday 4th April 2026
When we were kids, Greytown was involved in this thing called Top Town - it was actually a kind of game show, where small towns competed against each other in sports and in nutty challenges.
We had no idea about any of that as kids (check the pics below, we were really little!), but what we do remember is the awesome t-shirts Greytown developed for Top Town, with this big red apple logo smack bang in the middle.
And so in the spirit of a wee bit of nostalgia, but also a great love for Greytown and for the wonder of nature’s bounty, we are really excited to be hosting the Greytown Apple Harvest Festival again this year.
There will be all sorts of cool stuff, loads of stalls and food trucks, games, puppy cuddles and carriage rides, plus cider and fruit wine tasting. And of course you can pick your own apples and pears for $3kg.
Isn't it time you made a delicious apple pie? Or some chutney? Or a funky new cocktail? Well - the Greytown Apple Harvest Festival would be a great place to start!
The Greytown Apple Harvest Festival is presented by Molewood Orchard with the support of our friends at Greytown Village - learn more at www.greytownvillage.com.
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm (if Saturday is rainy, then the postponement day is Easter Monday)
Price: Free Entry
Where: Molewood Orchard, 17 Mole Street, Greytown
Website: www.molewoodorchard.com
Wairarapa Balloon Festival 2026
Thursday 2nd April - Monday 6th April 2026
The Wairarapa Balloon Festival takes place over Easter, which makes it the perfect mini break for the family. Extend your stay, and explore the wonderful things that our region has to offer.
Full programme coming soon - keep an eye out on the Balloon Festival website below.
In the meantime book your accommodation and plan your journey with ASURE Oak Estate Motor Lodge for Easter 2026 - click here to book.
Website: www.nzballoons.co.nz
Festival of Christmas - A Very Country Christmas
27th June - 25th July 2026
This July, Greytown transforms into Aotearoa's cosiest destination, celebrating classic kiwi Christmas with a proudly rural, mid-winter twist.
Crackling braziers, glowing lights, festive food and drinks, mulled wine and gin—all wrapped in small-town hospitality. Rug up and wander Main Street with friends and whānau.
Much-loved favourites return bigger and brighter: the iconic Light Up Truck & Tractor Parade, Cocktails and Comedy, and the magical Illumination Night Walk.
New for 2026: a Winter Town & Country A&P-style Show, spectacular Festive Balloon Glow and Bonfire, and the Ride-On Lawnmower Grand Prix—adding unmistakable rural flair.
It's a full month of festive fun, country-style. It may not be the biggest festival in the world, but it is the happiest. Block out your calendar for Greytown this winter.
We're launching two brand-new festival packages for 2026! Created for those wanting more action while supporting this beloved free festival, they unlock extra perks, exclusive access, and festive merch. Limited-edition pins are also available - the perfect keepsake to show your support.
Festival VIP Packs - on sale until 30th March unless sold prior
Every pack and pin purchased contributes directly toward the cost of delivering the 2026 Festival. Purchase your preferred option, and collect it at the 2026 Festival.
Little Elf Pack - $29.90 (valued at over $39.90) - click here to purchase
Festival Sparkle Pack - $50.90 (valued at over $100) - click here to purchase
Festival Pin - from $25.00 - click here to purchase
Please note: Ruru the Morepork (our Festival Mascot) is exclusively included in the Little Elf Pack and will not be available for purchase during the Festival. All Festival Packs must be pre-ordered by 30 March, as they cannot be purchased during the Festival itself.
Website: www.greytownvillage.com
Pure Massage
Open 7 Days
Pure Massage, originally established in Martinborough in 2023, has now opened a beautiful new studio here in Greytown.
Choose from a wide range of treatments, including traditional Thai, deep tissue, aromatherapy, hot stone, relaxation massage, facials, and back–neck–shoulder or foot massage.
Booking is simple through their website, or you can email them directly. Gift vouchers are available online, or you can call 027 324 9595 to arrange a Pure Massage Gift Card for pickup.
Treat yourself and make a relaxing massage part of your Wairarapa holiday experience.
Time: 9.00am - 7.00pm
Price: Click here to view the prices - bookings are highly recommended
Where: Thai Massage, 92 Main Street, Greytown
Email: bookings@puremassage.co.nz
Website: www.puremassage.co.nz