Central Otago’s acclaimed wine and food will take centre stage in Wānaka next year with the launch of Ripe, a new festival for the region.

The event will be held over Otago Anniversary weekend, on March 21, 2021 at Corbridge Estate just 5 minutes of Wānaka. To help get you there and back there will be buses running from Wanaka, Queenstown, Cromwell and Alexandra.

Ripe will host the very best Wineries and Restaurants of Central Otago, These will be supported by amazing entertainment including celebrity chef Nadia Lim and live music from the Jordan Luck Band

Wānaka local and Otago Event Planning owner Nathan White says an event that celebrates the taste of Central Otago has long been wanted for the area. “Ripe is about the passion and energy for the best wine and food of our region and our country"

Wine makers and chefs from around the region will be available to talk to and purchase wine from. Maude, Amisfield, Māori Point, Mishas, Akarua are among many of the Central Otago wineries who will be present at the festival, supported by food from the likes of The Stoaker Room and Hook plus beers from Wānaka brewery bEffect.

More vineyards, producers and entertainers will be announced next month.

Over half of the limited release earlybird and VIP tickets have sold, get yours now at www.ripewanaka.nz to avoid missing out!