Last minute Info

Beer cocktails anyone?

For the first time at GABF, Gorge Camorra will be mixing some beer cocktails for you to try. Gorge is the local cocktail king with multiple Australian and International mixology awards under his belt. Gorge is about to open The 18th Amendment – Geelong’s newest cocktail bar, on Little Malop Street. He has put together some amazing flavours...

GABF seminars are mighty tasty!

The Beer Diva, Kirrily Waldhorn will be hosting 5 amazingly inviting seminars. They kick off at 12.30pm and are limited to 60 people per session, first in best dressed. Tickets are available at our Merchandise site.

GABF Regional Craft Beer Trail

Sip and sample your way around the Geelong regions local craft breweries at GABF… there are 12 local breweries from our region. If you get a stamp at each of our local breweries… you will receive some free merchandise! Limited to the first 200 fully stamped sheet. View our two maps below; The GABF Event...

All new Wacky Races at GABF

There are some exciting things happening on the race track! The return of the Keg Rolling will be matched with some fun beer inspired races that you the patrons can get involved in! Professor Pilsner will be calling each race, so get ready for some fun! You just need to be trackside for the chance...

Buses to Beer Fest

For the first time, there will be buses running from coastal and regional towns. Christian’s Bus Co will be operating return services from a number of locations… here they are; Return Tickets Bendigo (railway station)/Ballarat (civic hall)$45 Colac (Memorial square) $35 Portarlington (town centre)/Drysdale (main st bus stop)/Queenscliff (Brewhouse)$25 Ocean Grove (The Terrace)/Barwon Heads (Apco)/Torquay (McDonalds) $20...

Reserve a Table with your crew

New to the Great Australian Beer Festival in 2017 …Get a group of friends together and reserve your table for the day. These are located within great viewing of the main stage and each table includes entry for 8 people, a table and large shade umbrella… There are only 16 of these available, and first in...

Ultimate VIP experience comes to GABF

Located with superb viewing and proximity to the main stage. Great beers will flow freely and you will be able to feast on yummy food all day, catered by by multi award winning and Golden Plate 2016 winner Jesse Hughes. With your own exclusive toilets, shade and tables…this all inclusive area will sell out quick! Only 200...

More live entertainment – Bigger name acts!

The Potbelleez, Richard Clapton, Jon Toogood (Shihad) … Over 20 live acts across 3 stages, carnival DJ’s, beer cabaret and a variety of quirky performers… Stimulate more than just your tastebuds at GABF ’17!