Warm spices, good drinks and a whole lot of curry. For one night only, we’re filling the kitchen with fragrant spices and serving up a special menu of curries, sides and all the good things that belong alongside them. Pair your favourites with a cocktail, beer or something from the bar and settle in for a proper curry night at the distillery.

Gintastic Tai Tapu brings together the finest craft gins in a stunning countryside setting. Escape the city and immerse yourself in a boutique festival filled with flavour, live music, and good vibes. Sip on unique gin creations, enjoy delicious food, and unwind in the relaxed rural atmosphere. Whether you're a gin enthusiast or just love a great day out, this event is not to be missed.

Settle in for a six-course degustation experience, with each dish thoughtfully matched to a cocktail created to complement the flavours on the plate. Across six courses, our kitchen and bar come together for an evening all about great food, beautiful drinks and discovering how the two can transform each other. Six courses. Six paired cocktails. One very delicious night at the distillery. Bookings are essential.

A one-night-only menu celebrating the good burn. Think Spicy Margaritas, Hot Fried Chicken and plenty more bold, fiery flavours coming out of the kitchen and bar. Whether you like a little kick or want to turn up the heat, settle in for a seriously tasty Friday night at the distillery. Our full regular menu will also be available. Bookings recommended.

We’re wrapping up Tequila Appreciation Day for 2026 with one last celebration — and this time it lands on Day of the Dead! Join us at the distillery for an afternoon and evening dedicated to all things agave, with tequila and TeKiwi flowing, great cocktails, Mexican-inspired food and a little Día de los Muertos spirit thrown into the mix. Come for a drink, stay for dinner and help us send off our final Tequila Appreciation Day of the year in style.

Calling all cocktail lovers, curious home mixologists and anyone keen to try something a little different, Kiwi Spirit Distillery warmly invites you to a botanical cocktail class with Jeremy Knight. In this relaxed and interactive two-and-a-half hour workshop, Jeremy will guide you through creating a selection of garden-inspired cocktails, each showcasing seasonal botanicals and fresh, locally inspired
flavours.

The STIHL Shop Garden Fête is a highlight of Marlborough’s event calendar and one of Blenheim’s largest free community celebrations. Set within the beautiful surrounds of Pollard Park, the fête offers a curated mix of boutique plant nurseries, artisan makers, garden
inspiration and hand-picked stallholders, the perfect place to wander, discover something special and begin Christmas shopping.

Taste over 100 varieties of cider, from NZ's best cider makers. The 2026 Cider Award's winning ciders will be announced and ready to sample, along with all-day live music, local artisan food trucks and a dedicated kids zone. It's an event for the whole family!

14 years running and it just get's better! We love this time of the year and we love sharing our festive market and all the gorgeous handmade gifts you and your loved ones will treasure. Founders be gracing us with its beauty and charm hosting over 100 of the regions finest boutique makers. You'll find unique, handmade gifts for all of your loved ones this Christmas.

Nelson, it’s your turn! Gintastic is bringing the ultimate gin festival to Founders Heritage Park with epic distilleries, delicious food trucks, and live tunes. Come for the cocktails, stay for the vibe — and take home something tasty. 

One year since we opened the cocktail bar! It’s been a wild ride, like having a tiger by the tail and we fully intend to celebrate it! So we’re throwing a TWO-DAY BIRTHDAY BASH across Saturday & Sunday. Round up your favourite people and come raise a glass with us. Get your tickets here!

Attracting gin enthusiasts from across New Zealand, the festival highlights New Zealand's top distilleries with cocktails, live entertainment, and a lineup of favourite local food vendors. Set in the historic town of Arrowtown, the festival offers a day of community spirit and celebration.

Get ready to taste, sip and savour Marlborough again! There’s a reason that Marlborough is known as the wine capital of New Zealand! And you’ll be able to enjoy some outstanding local wines at Savour in the Park with 6 local wineries to choose from with a vast range of wines and sparkling options plus of course, cocktails!

DramFest is a rich tapestry of exhibitors, overseas guests, volunteers, and our wider whisky family who come to learn and imbibe - it is what makes this festival so special. Enthusiasts from all walks of life, coming together to celebrate something that is more than the drams on show, it is the collective camaraderie found in spirits shared. DramFest 2027 marks the 10th anniversary of the event.