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NZ Brewers Fest 2024

NZBF is a celebration of the best beer Aotearoa has to offer, located in Upper Hutt’s very own craft beer village, Brewtown.

With live music, street theatre, roaming entertainers, the best kai in town and so much more it is a day not to be missed!

Date: Saturday 19th October

Time: 12pm until 6.30pm

Want to know more? Check out the handy FAQ below or reach out to us at events@brewtown.co.nz

FAQ

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  • Unfortunately not. This is an 18+ only event. Persons under the age of 18 or without valid identification will not be permitted entry to the festival. Please bring valid ID with you. Only the following types of ID are accepted at the event:

    • NZ Drivers Licence

    • Passport

    • HANZ 18+ Card

    • Kiwi Access Card

  • Brewers Fest is a cashless event. All vendors will be accepting EFTPOS and Credit. Paywave will be available. 

    Accepted Cards:

    • Eftpos/Debit Card

    • Debit Visa/Mastercard

    • Credit Visa/Mastercard

    Amex, Diners or Union Pay cards will not be accepted

    Credit cards may incur a surcharge.Description text goes here

  • Confirmed pricing will be available soon

  • Smoking & vaping is not permitted under the roof. Please use the dedicated and signposted smoking/vaping area.

  • Absolutely! We have an awesome range of wines from our good friends at Matahiwi Winery, as well as RTDs from Scapegrace and Jack Daniels and ciders from Monrningcider.

  • Early bird tickets start at $35 until sold out.

    General Admission are $45.

    Ticket prices include booking fees.

  • It sure is! NZBF takes place under our awesome all weather outdoor marquee.

    While undercover it is still an outdoor space, so dress for the weather and rug up if it's cold out.

THE NZBF GUIDE TO responsible FEST-ing

Brewers Fest is a marathon not a sprint! Pace yourself, eat plenty and stay hydrated

  • Intoxicated persons will be refused entry

  • No alcohol can be brought into the festival. Water bottles must be empty or factory sealed.

  • Bag checks will be carried out on entry. Please see T&Cs for prohibited items

  • There will be no passouts. If you choose to leave the venue please understand that you will not be permitted re-entry.

  • Minors and fur babies are not permitted in the festival. Leave the kids at home!

  • Bars close at 6pm. Listen out for the last orders call

  • Attendees must vacate the venue by 7pm

  • Alcohol will not be served to anyone who is intoxicated and you will be asked to leave the festival

  • Beers of 10% ABV and over, and certain specialty beers will only be available as 100ml tasters

  • Free water is available at the signposted water stations 

  • Non-alcohol and low-alcohol beverages are available from the Brewtown Beer Garden

  • Taxis are available from the Brewtown Taxi Rank at the end of the Festival

  • A Safe Space is available if you’ve gone too far! Anyone requiring assistance at the safe space will not be permitted back into the festival

  • Please do not bring musical instruments, furniture or other bulky items with you

  • We take a zero tolerance stance towards aggressive or unruly behaviour. Be kind and look after each other

🔞 Brewers Fest is an R18 event

Getting to BreWtown

To make life nice and easy we've organised bus transfers from Wellington/Petone and the Wairarapa. The kind folk at NCS will drop you right at the festival gates and then take you home again once the day is done. Just choose the appropriate add-on when you purchase your GA ticket.

You can also catch the train - Upper Hutt train station is only a few minutes walk from Brewtown. There’s also plenty of free on-site parking if you have a sober driver lined up.

 

Brewtown, 23 Blenheim Street, Maidstone, Upper Hutt 5018, Wellington