11 November 2019
EVENT POSTPONED: Due to the unprecedented bushfire conditions we are saddened to announce the Port Macquarie Beer & Cider Festival has been postponed for 2019 and has a NEW DATE of Saturday 22nd February 2020.
We were hoping the fires would be out by now and we’d all be shouting our legendary Fire Fighters a beer at the festival this weekend. But, with this week’s weather predictions and personally knowing so many affected it’s hard to promote an event when you know so many of your community are hurting. We want to push back the festival to February to give the town enough time to recover and focus on doing our bit to help in the mean time. We apologise to any of those who may be put out but hope you can understand under the circumstances.
All current ticket previously purchased will remain valid for February 22nd event. Anyone that can not make the newly scheduled date can receive a full refund.
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3 October 2019
Having recently announced its eagerly anticipated return – after a brief hiatus in 2017 – the beloved Port Macquarie Beer & Cider Festival has officially served up its first round of live music acts for 2019.
Taking to the stage from 2:00pm until the event calls for ‘last drinks’ at 7:30pm is Hunter Valley based artist William Crighton, who’s heartfelt indie-folk has been developing a major following around Australia. Performing alongside William Crighton is blues and roots local Mitch King, Jangle-pop 5-piece The Butlers, Barrell House and east coast shredder Minnie Marks.
In addition to a smorgasbord of amazing live and local music, the festival will also be armed with some of Australia’s best Beer and Cider makers, including Currumbin Water’s Balter Brewing, Byron Bay legends Stone & Wood, Wicked Elf, Capital Brewing Co, Franks Cider and plenty more.
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20 September 2019
After a brief hiatus in 2017, the beloved Port Macquarie Beer & Cider Festival will make its eagerly anticipated return in 2019. The festival will once again set up shop in its original home on Westport Park, armed with some of Australia’s best Beer and Cider makers.
PORT MACQUARIE
BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL
SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER – WESTPORT PARK, PORT MACQUARIE
Gates – 12:00 Noon – 7:30 PM
LIVE MUSIC LINEUP
William Crighton
Mitch King
The Butlers
Barrell House
Minnie Marks
BEER & CIDER LINEUP
Balter Brewing Co | Bucket Brewer | Capital Brewing Co
Fernbank Creek Cidery | Franks Cider | Moorebeer Brewing Co
Stone & Wood | The Coastal Brewing Co. | The Welders Dog Brewing Co
Wicked Elf Beer + more
TICKET PACKAGES
Adult GA Presale Tickets: $29 + BF
Kids Tickets (aged 3-17): $15 + BF | Kids Under Two FREE
Family Pass (2 Adults and 2 Kids): $75 + BF
Family Pass (2 Adults and 3 Kids): $85 + BF
Group (10x Adult GA + 1 x Adult GA free): $250 + BF
Tickets will be available on the day $35
Set with the serene Hastings River as backdrop, the event will be held Saturday November 16, showcasing a spectacular and diverse range of craft beer and cider. More than fifty different beers and ciders are set to be represented, from a selection of the finest brewers, both locally and Australian-wide.
The family event will also feature the regions very best gourmet food market stalls, games and live music. The games area will be bursting with activities to keep kids of all ages entertained with a jumping castle, Bocce set up, giant Jenga play, and more.
This year’s festival will also see the return of the ever popular Mid North Coast Beer Keg Toss; a nod to the long tradition of the Highland Games, the Beer Keg Toss famously relies on a combination of technique, timing and pure power to succeed. This year festival organisers are looking for the best male and best female Keg Throwers to take out $600 in cash and prizes. Competitors looking to show their skills should register early to avoid disappointment via the website. Qualifying heats will be run throughout the day and the penultimate final will decide the winner, and crown the king of the Keg Toss!
To save the stress of driving home, a special bus timetable will be provided, to ensure that attendees can enjoy the afternoon of tastings without having to get behind the wheel.