Get ready to Toast Martinborough in 2025!

Toast Martinborough, the iconic celebration of Martinborough, makes its much-anticipated return on Sunday 19th January 2025. Mark your calendars for a sumptuous summer day of exceptional wines, delicious food, and unforgettable memories. 

Make a long weekend of it: Alongside the festival on Sunday 19 January, events and experiences run from Friday 17 to Wellington Anniversary Day on Monday 20. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Toast newsletter to hear about the full programme first.

Welcome to Festival Road: Get ready to explore a walkable Toast Martinborough festival in 2025. A picturesque, vineyard-lined stretch between The Runholder and Ata Rangi will be closed to traffic with only a five to ten minute walk between each festival location. Transport options will also be available within the Festival Road.

Eight iconic wineries: Toast Martinborough welcomes Poppies Martinborough for the very first time in 2025! Poppies joins Ata Rangi, Tirohana Estate, Luna Estate and Moy Hall, while Palliser Estate joins Te Kairanga and Martinborough Vineyard at The Runholder.  Locally brewed beers will also feature at most sites.

Dine and dance into the evening: Foodies can look forward to culinary creations from some of the region’s best chefs and kitchens. With the festival starting at 11am and finishing at 7pm, you’ll be able to enjoy a leisurely lunch and continue on to make the most of the summer evening.  Live music from The Relatives, The Satisfactions, Shaun Preston and many other acts will keep you entertained all day.

Check out each festival sites on the Toast website here.

 

The Toast Martinborough App: Is now live with the 2025 Program! Download via your App store now to explore and plan for day. From wine lists to food menus and band line ups, the Toast App is your go do place for anything you need to know on festival day!

VIP Experiences: Toast Martinborough welcomes VIP experiences at three locations this year, The Runholder (now sold out), Luna (selling fast) and Ata Rangi. To find out more, please see the Toast website here.

Transport and accommodation: Tranzit will be operating the Festival Shuttle Route, connecting Martinborough Square and the Festival Road.   

Return bus travel is available from the Wellington region, Palmerston North and Wairarapa region to the Festival Road. For more bus info check out the Toast website here. 

Along with Martinborough’s varied accommodation options, Tauherenikau Glamping Village returns to Toast Martinborough in 2025. For more info check out the Toast website here.

Limited Tickets: Don't Miss Out! Toast Martinborough 2025 is set to be an intimate and unforgettable event. Early Bird tickets have sold out and there are now only a limited amount of General Admission tickets left, so make sure you’re part of this summer celebration by securing your tickets now!

Join us in January 2025 and raise a toast to Martinborough's exquisite wines, delicious food and vibrant atmosphere!

 

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For more details about the event, please check out the Toast Martinborough website.