The third annual Wanaka Beer Festival was held at the Wanaka Showgrounds, and hosted about 1400 people, nearly tripling the number of last year’s event. Organiser James Hay said people were "enjoying themselves, but responsibly" and there had been a good vibe all day. He believed the popularity of the event was due to it marking the start of summer in the resort town. The rain held off, the people streamed in, and beer was poured at Saturday’s Wanaka Beer Festival, organised by (from left) James Hay, James Julian, and Joel Le Breton. Fellow organiser James Julian said the event had resource consent for up to 1500 people and no plans to expand.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 02, 2018 15:50 UTC