Overview
Say cheers — Sydney is scoring a huge new drinks festival this year. Beerfest is a drinks-centred celebration dedicated to top-quality beer, cider, distillers and wine. Come December, you'll be indulging in two whole days of sampling Australia's finest local producers.
The Sydney edition joins a roster of Beerfest events that have previously taken places in cities throughout the country, and now, it'll be drawing a crowd to Darling Harbour. Tumbalong Park is set to host the festivities, with the celebrations taking over the spot for two big days from Friday, December 6 to Saturday, December 7.
"Sydney BeerFest at Tumbalong Park is the ultimate blend of party vibes and brew education, and a place where good times and great flavours collide," said James Harding, Co-Director of BeerFest.
While craft breweries are a massive contributor to the Australian economy, Beerfest is fuelled by the pressures local breweries face as a result of Australia's high beer tax, which ranks as the third-highest in the world. Hence, the arrival of this celebration, which'll act as a cash injection for the industry — especially seeing as though the event organisers don't take a cut of sales.
"Australian craft brewers need our support more than ever," said Harding, "With exclusive small-batch brews, one-off collaborations and themed cocktails, it's much more than just a paddock-to-plate experience."
Over 8,000 attendees are expected to join the festivities, and there are plenty of drawcards on the lineup. In addition to sampling the wares of over 100 of Australia's best local producers, punters can also enjoy live DJ sets, food trucks, cocktail masterclasses, stand-up comedy and tattoo stalls.
Head to the BeerFest Australia website for tickets, updates and further announcements.