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Upcoming events at The Runholder
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Meet the Maker Tasting: Te Kairanga
Friday 30th October, 2.30-4.30pm
Our Friday Meet the Maker sessions are a relaxed way to wind down your week with a glass in hand and the people behind the wines. Drop into the cellar door between 2.30pm-4.30pm for a relaxed tasting with Te Kairanga Assistant Winemaker, Martin Bell.
Martin will be pouring his favourite Te Kairanga wines and sharing stories of the winery, the wines and the Wairarapa region.
No bookings needed - just come along, taste and chat.
$25 per person for wine tasting.
Toast Martinborough
at The Runholder
Saturday 14 November 2026, 12-6pm
SOLD OUT
Experience the new era of Toast, iconic and much-loved festival among the vines, now hosted exclusively at The Runholder, bringing together some of our favourite wineries, makers, performers and culinary talent for one unforgettable day.
Perch on the hillside by the vines or settle in beneath the trees as you sip your way through fine wines, small-batch gin and local beer, and indulge in a sophisticated food offering designed to elevate the tasting experience.
We’re honoured to welcome on stage Sir Dave Dobbyn performing his legendary singalongs and timeless Kiwi anthems, supported by The BeatGirls, Sweet Mix Kids and DJ Takas bringing the energy with their dancefloor hits.
Marking the start of summer, this is the perfect occasion to gather your friends, whether a weekend escape to wine country, a special celebration, or simply an afternoon of nostalgia and great music, Toast Martinborough is where it all comes together.
General Admission $123 + iTICKET fees
VIP Experience $549 + iTICKET fees
SOLD OUT
Christmas Eve Lunch
Thursday 24th December, from 11am
Celebrate Christmas Eve at The Runholder with spectacular vineyard views and indulge in our festive three-course set menu lunch featuring duck and salmon.
$80 per person for three-courses.
To elevate the occasion, add on optional wine matches (3 glasses) for $45 per person.
New Year’s Eve Dinner
Thursday 31st December, from 6pm
Ring in the New Year with an elegant evening at The Runholder. Join us for a specially curated five-course menu featuring venison and Haku kingfish.
$120 per person for five-courses.
To elevate the occasion, add on:
+$60 per person for wine matches for each course (4 glasses)
+$45 for half a dozen freshly shucked oysters with lemon & mignonette
The Runholder Presents… Carl Cox & Eric Powell’s Mobile Disco
Saturday 20th February 2027
R18 EVENT
Two legends of electronic music, Carl Cox and Eric Powell, come together in Martinborough wine country for Mobile Disco — a unique musical experience celebrating the sounds that shaped their legendary careers.
Stepping away from the driving techno and house music they're best known for, Mobile Disco takes audiences on a journey through the very best of funk, soul, disco, rare grooves and classic house music.
Presale starts 6pm, Wednesday 28th October 2026. Sign up now for early bird ticket access and your chance to WIN.