The kegs are rolling and the good times are brewing as Crafted Beer Festival Newcastle drops a massive second announcement, adding new breweries, food vendors and festival fun to the lineup.
With more flavours, fire and froth than ever, Newcastle’s newest craft beer celebration, which will takeover Foreshore Park, is shaping up to be one seriously refreshing day out.
Beer lovers can raise a glass to a fresh round of arrivals, including Broken Bay Brewing Co, Carbon 6 Brewing, and Tassie icons Willie Smith’s, Moo Brew Brewery, and Spreyton Cider Co.
They’ll pour alongside a stellar mix of local and national favourites like FogHorn Brewery, Shout Brewing Co, Range Brewing, and Drink West, ensuring no two sips are the same. Expect bold hops, crisp ciders, creative small-batch brews, and a few surprise taps along the way.
Making its Newcastle debut, the Crafted Smokeshow is firing up the flavour with smoky food stalls, live BBQ demos, and eating comps that’ll test even the hungriest carnivores.
Highlights include the Smokin’ Swine Slider Throwdown, Smokin’ Swine Brisket & Tomahawk Demo, and Smokey Ribs BBQ Cooking Demo, promising the unmistakable aroma of slow-cooked meats and expert pitmaster flair all day long.
The festival’s food offering is bigger than ever, with newcomers Beach Jerky, Volkswurst, Smokey BBQ Ribs, Italian Pizzas, and Vernon Dumpling Food Truck serving up bites to match every brew.
Meanwhile, the Crafted Games Arena brings interactive fun with ping pong competitions, basketball shootouts, beer yoga, and the chaotic Master of Puppets challenge, keeping the energy high between pints.
Soundtracking the suds, the festival’s live music lineup is headlined by Beddy Rays, joined by Le Shiv, Thirst Trap, Jet City Sports Club, and local legends Loons and KRISP, plus a roster of local DJs spinning tunes from the first pour to the last.
Keeping the banter flowing, comedian and radio host Harley Breen will MC the day with his trademark wit and love of a cold one.
Crafted Beer Festival Newcastle hits Foreshore Park on Saturday 22 November 2025. With second release tickets already sold out and final release on sale now, you’ll want to move fast. This one’s set to sell quicker than a schooner on a summer’s day. Tickets and full lineup details are available at craftedfestival.com.au.
