Of wine, food, and a midwinter night market …..

Combine sparkly lights, magnificent old trees, warm mulled wine, exceptional food and vineyard frost pots and as twilight fades into night you have the perfect setting for A Midwinter Affair in Martinborough’s Square.??This new midwinter initiative will be launched on Saturday 20 June with all the glitter and winter festival feel of last year’s Olive Festival night market. With stalls and walkways under cover, this is a “rain or shine” event. Just wrap up warm and celebrate the cold as you explore the 70+ diverse stalls.

Food is going to be a huge part of the market – after all, glorious hot food is one of the joys of winter – with plenty to taste, buy and enjoy there and then.

Along with all the on-the-spot food and drinks from vendors and food trucks to warm you up and fill your bellies on the night, a bustling Food Village showcasing local Wairarapa and Wellington producers will parade its irresistible wares to buy and take home. There will be boutique beer, fudge, cheese, cupcakes, olives and their oil, honey, smoked spices, cooking sauces, artisan breads and pies, chocolate, smoked salmon – the list goes mouth-wateringly on!

A Midwinter Affair will also be playing host to an exceptional Midwinter Bazaar. Over 40 local artisans and cottage industries have already confirmed their spots and will bring their art, craft, handmade cosmetics, clothing, upcycled furniture, books and more!

The Martinborough Business Association is delighted to be supporting the brand new 2015 Midwinter Affair, and have requested a fine, clear, frosty evening in which to enjoy all that a winter night market has to offer.