Crafted Beer & Cider Festival returns to Broadbeach for fifth year
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IT’S time to crack open a cold one, Gold Coast.
Plans are brewing for the Crafted Beer & Cider Festival to be held at Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach on Saturday.
More than 5000 people are expected to hop to the festival, which is now in its fifth year.
There will be 250 brews from more than 40 breweries on offer and a stacked new music line-up, including Luca Brasi, Electrik Lemonade, Pure Milk, Semantics, Chutney and Flag Duty.
Festivalgoers can also try their hand at a beer paddle race, ping pong competitions, beer yoga and a hot wing eating competition.
The event is tipped to inject $800,000 into the local economy, support 90 businesses and employ 300 contractors and staff.
Tickets are selling fast – for more information visit www.craftedfestival.com.au.
CHEERS TO THAT: New beer festival coming to Gold Coast
August 4, 2021
GOLD Coasters will have another event to look forward to after lockdown ends as the Glitter Strip gears up for a festival celebrating the best golden brews.
The Gold Coast Beer & Cider Festival will be held on Saturday, October 23, at the Broadwater Parklands.
More than 40 premium craft beer and cider producers are expected to participate, with gourmet food vendors, live music, and other festival activities also on offer.
Festival organiser, the Schwartz Family Company, has operated the Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival for more than a decade.
Jerry Schwartz said it was the perfect time to launch the event.
“This is a golden opportunity to celebrate the Gold Coast’s reputation for hospitality,” he said.
“We have seen the positive reaction to both our Canberra and Hunter Valley events, with the relaxed, friendly and sophisticated environment.
“We are looking forward to welcoming both locals and people from further away who want to make a great weekend of their visit with special packages at two of the Gold Coast’s most popular hotels.”
Special accommodation and festival packages will be available at the Hilton Surfers Paradise and Paradise Resort Gold Coast.
Rates start from $287 per room, per night at Hilton Surfers Paradise and from $425 at Paradise Resort Gold Coast.
The event will be family-friendly, with free activities for children.
Tickets cost $20 per person for online pre-festival bookings or $30 per person on the day.
Entry for under 18s is free.
For more information, visit here
gcbeerciderfestival.com.au
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