BrookieFest

Overview

Discover what's brewing on the Northern Beaches with BrookieFest 2025. Returning after a triumphant first year, this free three-day festival celebrates Brookvale's transformation into a stellar destination for top-notch breweries, distilleries and art spaces. 

Over the last decade or so, this former industrial hub has seen its car mechanics and dusty warehouses converted into a brewer's haven. As the local scene has grown, the likes of Four Pines Brewery, Manly Spirits Co. and 7th Day Brewery teamed up to create this family-friendly bash.

More than 30 eclectic events take place across February 7-9, showcasing the community's welcoming spirit with headline attractions like dachshund dashes, esky races and skateboarding demos. Plus, the kids will love face painting, pony rides and all manner of rollicking games.

All this is set against the backdrop of live music and pop-up market stalls featuring the best local creative talent. Don't forget to scan your interactive digital passport at each venue, as you could earn yourself enough stamps to claim a sweet t-shirt or special gift.

Amid BrookieFest 2025, the launch of The Brookie Trail is also on the agenda. Guiding Brookvale's visitors from one exciting brewery or eatery to the next, this culinary path makes it easy to encounter all the sumptuous spots this up-and-coming district has to offer.