Chance to get the good oil ...

BIG NIGHT: The Olive Harvest Festival night market will be on again in Martinborough.

After great success last year, the Martinborough Olive Harvest Festival is back for everyone to enjoy a second round of fine dining, showcasing Wairarapa's olive oil.

The event will include two days of sampling local products, grove activities, the showcasing of Wairarapa olive oil and a night market in Martinborough square which anyone is welcome to attend.

A three-course lunch will be provided by a choice of six different restaurants in the area.

Organiser Susan McLeary says the event is designed to show people the different uses of olive oil.

"Olive oil has more uses than people might expect."

She says they are looking to show that "there is more than just wine" in terms of gourmet products in Wairarapa.

There will be music by Martinborough Community Choir, Pip and Mel Maynard, Dale and Deirdre Percy and Sam Cooke on rotation for both days and the stalls and food trucks will showcase interesting food to match with local olive oil products.

"There will be hot soup which you can drizzle different olive oils on top," Mrs McLeary said.

As a special addition, renowned caterer Ruth Pretty will host a workshop for 40 people on how to use olive oil in desserts.

Tickets for the festival on June 28-June 29 cost $99 if you book before May 31.

Tickets can be purchased through the festival website at:

www.martinborougholivefestival.co.nz