The Geelong Beer Festival is back with exclusive craft offerings, a star-studded lineup, interactive experiences and fun for all ages this Saturday.
Johnstone Park will host the festival on January 18 from noon to 8pm, which is expected to attract more than 6000 people to Geelong.
Event director Kieran Blood said the event celebrated the region’s best food, drink, arts, and entertainment during a day of “non-stop fun”.
“Bring a picnic rug or chair and sit back, watch some tunes, and try a few different beers, cocktails or wines. We do little servings as well, so people can come and try a few different things,” he said.
“It’s become an iconic summer festival, and we’ve got a huge range of local and national breweries, cideries, wineries, cocktail makers, spirits, seltzers, slushies, and a little bit of something for everybody.”
Mr Blood said the day would feature many free activities and entertainment like live cooking demonstrations, masterclasses and performances by British India, Felipe Baldomir and Jordy Maxwell.
“It’s always great to see the vendors, brewers and the distillers out showing their wares… and the event has always had a strong live music component,” he said.
“British India is headlining, who are no strangers to the local scene, playing at lot of local venues in Geelong and around the coast, and they are a very good live band.”
The day will also include performances by Piano Bars’ Andy Pobjoy and the Ale Capones, dance competitions, and DJ and saxophone sets.
Mr Blood said the Geelong Beer Festival would be a family-friendly event with kids’ entertainment, like face painting and roaming entertainment, available throughout the day.
Visit geelongbeerfestival.com.au for tickets and more information.
