"There are three distilleries here now - Papaiti Gin, Good Bones, and Tahu, and LADS and Roots Brewing will be there for those who would prefer beer on a sunny day.
"It's an industry that's really growing in Whanganui and now Covid isn't throwing a spanner in the works, we can really grow these events and showcase all the awesome producers we have here."
On The Rocks was the first of three food and beverage festivals coming up in Whanganui.