ripe 2026
The Wanaka wine and food festival
- Saturday 21st march
- glendhu station, wanaka
- central otago's finest wine and food producers
- wine - food - wanaka
ripe 2026
The Wanaka wine and food festival
Returning to Ripe for another year, The Ripe Wine Lounge will host VIP’s in prime view of entertainment and the glorious Lake backdrop, ticket includes an extra champagne and canapés throughout the day.
The Best VIP experience at Ripe Festival adds a space to relax and enjoy a 4 course meal paired with Central Otago Wines.
Tables of 10 will create a feastival space while having prime views of the entertainment on stage.
Brews x Views will be back and BIGGER than ever.
Again Rhyme and Reason will be bringing you the ice-cold beers but in a much bigger bar to solve all the queuing in that glorious sunshine.
For the Cocktail lovers out there, make your way to the Glendhu Social Club by Scapegrace Distilling Co serving cocktails made with Scapegrace’s handcrafted artisan products.
Our take on a refreshing masterclass. We will be running active, intimate (small groups) wine exploration at the 2026 Ripe Festival.
Join world-class Central Otago Wine and Food producers surrounded by the majestic scenery of Lake Wānaka.
In this new series of wine-tasting walks, our guide will take you to meet the producers of these amazing drops and taste their unique offering with perhaps a wee canapé to match….yes please!
