The Ripe Wanaka Wine and Food Festival is making its return to Wanaka for 2026, and More FM Queenstown, Wanaka & Central Otago have your chance to head along!
RIPE WANAKA WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
The Ripe Wanaka Wine & Food Festival has your chance to savour the best of Central Otago. Get ready as the region’s top wine and food producers come together for an unforgettable day set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Wānaka.
Enjoy world-class wine tastings, delicious cuisine, and great live music, everything you need for a truly memorable festival experience.
Back for 2026, Rhyme and Reason are serving up their tasty, ice-cold beers in an expanded bar. Say goodbye to those long queues and hello to better times! And to top things off, listen up cocktail lovers because this one's for you! Scapegrace have jumped on board to serve some delicious handcrafted cocktails in the Glendhu Social Club Bar
DATES
Saturday, 21st March, 2026
Glendhu Station, Wanaka
WIN TICKETS
Thanks to our mates at The Ripe Wine & Food Festival, we have your chance to experience all of it's delights with a mate! To win a double pass, text the Keyword Ripe to 559 or head to The Queenstown, Wanaka & Central Otago Facebook page and comment to enter
LINEUP
Sir Dave Dobbyn
The Relatives
The Eastern
Ryan Caldwell
TICKETS
Tickets aren’t on sale just yet, but First Release access opens November 1st. Rally the crew and be the first to secure your spot at the Ripe Wānaka Wine & Food Festival 2026.
ADDITIONAL ACCESS
The Ripe Wine Lounge - a VIP experience in a prime location overlooking the lake and festival stage, complete with extra champagne and canapés.
The Ripe Long Lunch - A sit-down, banquet-style meal paired with Central Otago wines, with tables of 10 and views of the entertainment.
Wine Walk Series — Guided, small-group walking tastings where you meet the producers, sample their wines, and enjoy matching bites.
Gather Market x Ripe — Curated market stalls showcasing local artisan goods to browse alongside the festival.
All in all, Ripe is more than a wine & food festival; it’s an immersive day of tasting, gathering, and celebrating the best of Central Otago in one of New Zealand’s most scenic settings.
For ticket details and event information, visit ripewanaka.nz
