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Wanaka Wine and Food Festival

Internationally renowned eight-piece band The Black Seeds will headline Ripe – The Wanaka Wine and Food festival which returns to  Glendhu Bay on 23 March 2024. Ripe showcases Central Otago’s finest wine and food producers alongside world-class entertainment, in a  spectacular location offering unrivalled views of Lake Wānaka and the surrounding mountains.

The 2024 event would be bigger and better than ever. The event will feature premium wineries such as Amisfield, Gibbston Valley and  Cloudy Bay alongside a range of boutique wineries and food vendors from across Central Otago including Artisan of Arrowtown, and The  Stoaker Room Wanaka.

A major drawcard for visitors and locals is the opportunity to stay across the road from the festival at the iconic Glendhu Bay lakefront  holiday park. Reserve your accommodation early as sites book up quickly. Festival tickets are on sale now. Visit www.ripewanaka.nz to sign  up to the Ripe newsletter and gain access to pre-release specials and deals.