Wanaka Rodeo
Usually in January.

Wanaka Yacht Club Regatta
First week of January.

Rippon Rock Festival
Waitangi weekend (early February). Open air rock festival at Rippon Vineyard.

Upper Clutha Agricultural & Pastoral Show
Every March.

Warbirds Over Wanaka
Airshow held every second Easter (next held in 2006).

Wanaka Autumn Arts School
April School holidays.

Ski / Snowboard fields open
Late June. Numerous ski, snowboard, Nordic and cross-country events held between late June and early October.

Ripcurl World Heli Challenge
Late July - early August. Extreme skiing and boarding competition.

Wanaka Snowfest
Held in September.

Wheels Into Wanaka
Car Rally held at Labour Weekend (October).

Also...
Numerous art exhibitions, theatre productions, visiting and local bands, concerts, club and sporting events throughout the year.

For more information about what's on in Wanaka,
visit the official Lake Wanaka website.