Local wine and food producers will be on show at Glendhu Bay on March 18, 2023 when Ripe returns to showcase Central Otago’s wine and food industry.

The 2023 event will be the second Ripe festival and the first to be held on the shores of Lake Wānaka at Glendhu Bay.

“Glendhu Bay provides a premium location for us,” event organiser Nathan White said. 

“We’ve got the lake views, the mountain views and the [Glendhu Bay Motor Camp] campground right there.”

Live entertainment will be a feature at the festival. PHOTO: Wānaka App

Many of New Zealand’s premium wineries will be pouring wines including Akarua, Amisfield, Cloudy Bay, Gibbston Valley, Misha’s Vineyard, Maude Wines, and Valli.

“We can’t wait to showcase the world-class Central Otago Wine and Food producers surrounded by the majestic scenery of Lake Wānaka to our guests coming from near and far,” Nathan said.

Organisers have secured some of the biggest names in the wine industry to appear as special guests, including journalist, author and wine writer Joelle Thomson, and master of wine Bob Campbell.

Master of Wine Bob Campbell will give a practical demonstration of food and wine matching. PHOTO: Supplied.

Joelle and Bob will feature in the Quartz Reef Masterclass Marquee along with best selling authors Two Raw Sisters.

For those looking for a bit of extra pampering, the Maude VIP tent includes complimentary wine and canapes served by The Platter Share.

Nathan said buses will operate from Wānaka to Glendhu Bay and the Glendhu Motor Camp can accommodate people overnight.

General Admission tickets start from $52 and are available here.

Ripe takes place on Saturday March 18, 2023 - Otago Anniversary Weekend.