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Beer lovers can look forward to a collection of events, promotions, pairings, specials and mini festivals across the country in praise of the amber nectar. Find your favourite ale, lager, stout, weiss and a myriad of other beer styles at these upcoming beer festivals.
MAY 2018
SA ON TAP CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL (JOHANNESBURG)
DATE: 12 & 13 MAY
WHERE: MONTECASINO, JOHANNESBURG
Find your favourite ale, lager, stout, weiss and a myriad of other beer styles at these upcoming beer festivals.
TICKET PRICE: TBA
ABOUT: SA's biggest Craft Beer & Music Festival featuring the alchemists of our country’s finest brews in a theatre of craft brewing excellence. A world of specTAPular brews, ciders and craft distilleries in one platform for you to enjoy with friends and family along with brilliant SA bands. Tickets are limited, secure your booking now for this not-to-be-missed craft brew, music and food affair.
MORE INFO: www.saontap.co.za/johannesburgfestival
JUNE 2018
AUTUMN BEER FESTIVAL AT A TOUCH OF MADNESS
DATE: 9 JUNE
TIME: 12H00 – 20H00
WHERE: 12 NUTTAL ROAD, OBSERVATORY, CAPE TOWN
TICKET PRICE: FREE ENTRANCE
ABOUT: With summer drawing to a close, it's hop harvest season so wet hopped beer is only available at this time of year. We invite you to spend the day drinking autumn beers with us. We'll have a great selection of darker beers on tap for the day. Beer bingo! With great prizes! Selective Hearing DJ crew will entertain you all afternoon. Our full menu will be available, burgers, nachos, chicken wings etc.
MORE INFO: TBA
JULY 2018
SA ON TAP CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL (DURBAN)
DATE: TBA
TIME: TBA
WHERE: KINGS PARK STADIUM, DURBAN
TICKET PRICE: TBA
ABOUT: SA's biggest Craft Beer & Music Festival featuring the alchemists of our country’s finest brews in a theatre of craft brewing excellence. A world of specTAPular brews, ciders and craft distilleries in one platform for you to enjoy with friends and family along with brilliant SA bands. Tickets are limited, secure your booking now for this not-to-be-missed craft brew, music and food affair.
MORE INFO: www.saontap.co.za/durban-festival
AUGUST 2018
DURBAN BIERFEST
DATE: 31 AUGUST – 1 SEPTEMBER
TIME: EVENT 1: FRIDAY 19H00 – 24H00
EVENT 2: SATURDAY 12H00 – 17H00
EVENT 3: SATURDAY 18H00 – 24H00
WHERE: SIBAYA CASINO, DURBAN
TICKET PRICE: TBA
ABOUT: Be transported to the heart of Bavaria and embrace the legendary spirit of Oktoberfest at the TOPS at SPAR Bierfest. A nostalgic super-event for over-18s only, providing an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy traditional Bavarian fare and festivities, right here in South Africa! Specially brewed biers, friendly frauleins and traditional oompah.
MORE INFO: https://www.bierfest.co.za/durban-bierfest/
SEPTEMBER 2018
CAPE TOWN BIERFEST
DATE: 28 – 29 SEPTEMBER
TIME: Event 1: FRIDAY 19H00 – 24H00
Event 2: SATURDAY 12H00 - 17H00
Event 3: SATURDAY 19H00-2Hh00
WHERE: GRANDWEST CASINO, CAPE TOWN
TICKET PRICE: TBA
ABOUT: Be transported to the heart of Bavaria and embrace the legendary spirit of Oktoberfest at the TOPS at SPAR Bierfest. A nostalgic super-event for over-18s only, providing an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy traditional Bavarian fare and festivities, right here in South Africa! Specially brewed biers, friendly frauleins and traditional oompah.
MORE INFO: https://www.bierfest.co.za/cape-town-bierfest/
OCTOBER 2018
OKTOBERFEST AT A TOUCH OF MADNESS
DATE: 6 OCTOBER
TIME: 12H30 – 23H00
WHERE:12 NUTTAL ROAD, OBSERVATORY, CAPE TOWN
TICKET PRICE: FREE ENTRANCE
ABOUT: Join us for a day of beer drinking and Oktoberfest madness! We have 12 local craft beers on tap, jugs of beer, beer bingo! And pretzels! Dress up in Oktoberfest style and get a free schnapps! Selective Hearing DJs from 3pm. Our full menu will also be available all day - burgers, nachos, tacos, bunny chows....
MORE INFO: TBA
PRETORIA BIERFEST
DATE: 26 – 27 OCTOBER
TIME: Event 1: FRIDAY 19H00 – 24H00
Event 2: SATURDAY 12H00 – 17H00
Event 3: SATURDAY 19H00 – 24H00
WHERE: TIMES SQUARE CASINO
TICKET PRICE: TBA
ABOUT: Be transported to the heart of Bavaria and embrace the legendary spirit of Oktoberfest at the TOPS at SPAR Bierfest. A nostalgic super-event for over-18s only, providing an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy traditional Bavarian fare and festivities, right here in South Africa! Specially brewed biers, friendly frauleins and traditional oompah.
MORE INFO: https://www.bierfest.co.za/bierfest-pretoria/
OKTOBERFEST WORLD BEER FESTIVAL
DATE: 5 - 7 October
TIME: Friday 16h00 - 20h00
Saturday: 11h00 - 17h00 & 17h00 - 20h00
Sunday: 11h00 - 18h00
WHERE: Urban Brewing Co, 31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay, Western Cape
TICKET PRICE: R100 pre-booked online, R150 walk-ins
ABOUT: Bring the family along to Oktoberfest at Urban Brewing Co, Hout Bay. Running for three days, it's a full weekend of DJs, live bands, German oompah sing-a-long, great local craft beer, German food trucks, and specially brewed fest beer. Tickets includes a “maas” beer mug and 1 litre of “festbeer”, refill “festbeer” R75 for 1 litre and all other beers are at normal prices.
MORE INFO: http://urbanbrewery.co.za/
Remember to consume alcohol responsibly. Get a taxi or appoint a designated driver – do not drive home after drinking. For more information visit www.sab.co.za.
