On the day of the festival, download the Untappd app or the Now Tapped app and get voting for your favourite brew by searching for the venue ‘Ballarat Beer Festival’. The brewer with the highest score will win a trophy and one lucky voter will win a 6 pack of the winning brew for their troubles.

Beer and BBQs go hand in hand. So this Saturday we’ve invited the folk behind Heartwarming Aussie comedy THE BBQ – in cinemas February 22. Keep an eye out for the roving crew who will be handing out 2 for 1 passes to this soon-to-be Aussie classic. Only at the festival on January 20, 2018. THE BBQ A heartwarming Aussie comedy about… Read More

With only a few days to go until the big day we’ve compiled a short travel guide to ensure you get to Lake Wendouree safe and sound this January 20, 2018. Most important, please remember the festival has moved to Lake Wendouree, on the far western side opposite the botanical gardens! Scroll down to plan your travel itinerary. By Train… Read More

Yes, Beer Yoga is REAL! And The Healthy Hub Café and Wellness Centre team are bringing it to the festival! Join us for some fun in the sun. The Healthy Hub Café and Wellness Centre are bringing BEER YOGA to the Ballarat Beer Festival this January 20 on the stunning Lake Wendouree Foreshore. Beer Yoga is the marriage of 2 ancient loves…… Read More

This festival sees the return of Beer Diva and Professor Pilsner as they take you on a journey through the intriguing universe of beer. Make time to take part in our beer education sessions where you can meet the local brewers, learn how to take your homebrew to the commercial stage, stroll through the weird and wonderful world of beers,… Read More

It’s that time of year when the Ballarat Beer Festival crew get a serious case of the festive spirit. So for the entire month of December when you purchase 2 or more tickets to the festival, you’ll automatically go in the draw to win accomodation or meal vouchers from some of Ballarat’s most historic businesses. To make things fair, if… Read More

This summer’s Ballarat Beer Festival will see Lake Wendouree transformed into a craft beer lover’s paradise. Thirty four brewers will converge on the lakes ultra-shady banks to serve up over one hundred and fifty craft brews as they create the ultimate boulevard of beers. Mixed in with many of Australia’s finest large, small and emerging independent breweries you’ll find a… Read More

 Join us in the search for Australia’s greatest home brew! Do you reckon you know your hops from your slops? Ready to put your brew to the test? Enter your liquid gold into the Great Homebrew Summer Slam and compete to be crowned Ballarat’s greatest homebrewer at Ballarat Beer Festival’s main stage. Register before December 15 by downloading and filling… Read More

Get your Master’s Degree in Beerology with the esteemed Professor Pilsner and Beer Diva. Prizes and samples will be on offer throughout the day so make sure you pop by and learn a thing or three. All sessions offer free samples. 12:00 | Meet The Local Brewer The perfect opportunity to char and share a beer with brewers carving a… Read More