Martinborough may be known for its boutique wines, but a new event on this weekend hopes to show local craft beer is just as good.
The first Greater Wellington Brewday to showcase craft beer from the Wellington region will be held on Saturday and already more than 650 tickets have been sold.
Event organiser Karen Aitken said the community had been talking about holding some sort of event to showcase beer and she decided it was time to do it.
After approaching a couple of breweries, the idea had expanded to include 13 breweries.
"We don't realise how many good beers are around," said Miss Aitken.