The Great Australian Beer Festival - Geelong

Beer is an iconic and intrinsic part of Australian culture and has a lot to offer in variety and depth. In the past decade, the brewing of craft beers has developed into an exciting industry and Australians are embracing the opportunity to try different flavors.
Self-proclaimed Australian Beer Ambassadors Kieran Blood and Michael Ward are pleased to announce the inaugural Great Australian Beer Festival Geelong, to be held on Saturday 2 February 2013, 11am to 7pm at the Geelong Racecourse. The Geelong Racecourse has been chosen for its fantastic amenities and all weather functionality, as it is equipped with ample undercover areas if there is inclement weather.

The festival will showcase the growing popularity of craft beers and cider with micro brewers from around Victoria providing tastings of over 100 craft beers and ciders. Seminars will be held throughout the day with brewers sharing their secrets and guest speakers covering topics including cooking with beer, beer and food pairings, and even home brewing.

The event will feature music from headline act Bob Evans and the emerging talents of The Vaudeville Smash, The Firetree, Ashleigh Mannix and more.

There will be an array of gourmet food, specifically selected to compliment our beer and cider offerings. Patrons can be assured of a relaxed and friendly environment with families catered for including rides for the kids.

Festival organisers believe in responsible drinking and do not promote mass consumption. Free bus transport will be provided from Geelong Station, South Geelong Station and designated CBD pick up locations. This transport will return to the same locations throughout the day.

Great Australian Beer Festival Geelong