Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival

The Mercure Canberra will host the largest ever Canberra Craft Beer and Cider Festival on Saturday, March 15, 2025, with festival organisers promising “more of everything”.

Being held for its 18th year, the festival is a local favourite showcasing an impressive array of craft brews in a festive outdoor atmosphere.

The exciting street-style event will showcase more than 40 local and interstate drinks exhibitors with up to 250 craft beers, ciders and spirits available for tasting, along with a wide range of local food providores and live entertainment from local bands and DJs.

The line up will feature The Coastal Brewing Company, Good Folk Brewing, Ambrosia Distillery, Stone Dog Meadery, Jervis Bay Brewing Co, Loose Blue Mountains Liquor Co., Cypher Brewing Co, Broulee Brewhouse, Wooden Axe Brewing, Spreyton Cider and Sydney Brewery with more breweries, distillers, food vendors and entertainment to be announced in the new year.

The festival is a family-friendly event with free entry for children under 12 (when accompanying a paying adult) and face painting and other activities suitable for children available throughout the day.

Book early and be in the draw for a prize worth $1250
Everyone who buys a ticket before 15 February will be entered into the draw to win a prize package worth more than $1,250. The prize includes a two night accommodation package for two for the weekend of the festival, a $100 festival drinks card, a $150 voucher for dinner at Bentspoke brewery the night before the festival, a cocktail class and two bottles of spirits from Ambrosia Distillery, two cases of beer from Sydney Brewery and a range of special merchandise.

Ticket pricing
With tickets starting from $25 (for students) and $35 for the general public, early bookings are recommended via www.canberrabeerfest.com.au.

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