Join us for a month of Matariki celebration

For the month of June 2026, Rippon is proud to open our doors for a series of local events, honouring Matariki through connection and community.  Join us for an incredible lineup of local talent across kai (food), toi (art), korikori (movement), puoro (music), kōrero (stories) and harikoa (joy).

Upcoming events include:

• Sunday 7 - SWAP & SHOP joined by Breaking Bread Coffee Truck - 12pm to 4pm - just show up! 
  
  
• Monday 8th, 15th & 22nd - DELICIOUS WELL-BEING - 7pm to 9pm - Tickets  SOLD OUT
  
  
• Wednesday 10th - DEATH CAFE WANAKA - 1pm to 4pm - More Information
  
  
• Thursday 11th, Friday 12th & Saturday 13th - OPEN STUDIOS CREATIVE TRAILS - 12pm to 4pm - More Information 
  
  
• Friday 12th - MULE & LAMPLESS LIVE MUSIC joined by Eat Superb Food Truck - 7pm ‘til Late - Tickets SOLD OUT 
  
  
• Saturday 13th - SOUL OF SOUTH AMERICA - 4pm to 10pm - Tickets
  
  
• Sunday 14th - BIG MOUNTAIN SING - 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tickets
  
  
• Wednesday 17th - ROBERT GLEN & THE INVERSION - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - Tickets
  
  
• Thursday 19th - SPANISH STRINGS SOLSTICE LIVE MUSIC - 4pm to 5pm with Braden Southee - Tickets
  
  
• Saturday & Sunday 20th & 21st - INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY - 9am to 6pm - Tickets
  
  
• Tuesday 23rd - BOOK CLUB DAY - Enquire with Wanaka Library 
  
  
• Thursday 25th - FERMENTATION WORKSHOP - 12:30pm to 3pm - Tickets
  
  
• Friday 26th - MOA & HAAST’S EAGLE TALK with Quinn Berentson - 5:30pm to 7:30pm - Tickets
  

We hope to see you there!

If you'd like to combine your visit with a complementary wine tasting, you can book in here, between 12pm - 5pm.