Calling all beer frothers and good-times lovers: Brookiefest, a three-day beer fest bringing together the ace breweries dotted around Brookvale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, is back for its second year. More than 30 events will be going down across the three-day beer-fuelled shindig, which kicks off this Friday, February 7, and runs until Sunday, February 9. Brookvale’s best breweries, distillers and eateries – including Bucketty's Brewing Co, Freshwater Brewing Company, Manly Spirits Co, Dad & Dave's Brewing and more – are all getting in on the action – and you should too.
There will be lots of smashable ice-cold beers and bands performing throughout the festival, but we’re big fans of the wacky entertainment, from the much-loved dachshund racing (yep, sausage dogs battle it out) to high-stakes darts competitions and super-cool Esky races. Got little ones? Bring them along, and they can join in on the fun with face painting and pony rides.
The second Brookiefest coincides with the launch of The Brookie Trail – which celebrates the best of this hop-scented ‘burb. Manly Spirits Distillery, Freshwater Brewing Co., 7th Day Brewery, Dad & Dave’s Brewery, Bucketty’s Brewery, Four Pines, Sale Pepe Pizzeria, and Goodradigbee Distillers are all part of The Brookie Trail – and watch this space, 'cos there’s a lot of fun in the pipeline.
“As a local, it’s incredible to see Brookvale evolving into such a creative and exciting destination,” said Mike Beresford Jones, Founder of 7th Day Brewing.
“Hopping between breweries and distilleries, especially after a morning swim at the Beaches, is hard to beat. It’s an exciting time for Brookvale, and we’re thrilled to share everything the trail has to offer.”
We agree. See you at Brookiefest!
You can check out the full line-up here.
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