Beloved WA beer festival returns to coastal city
Brewers from all over Western Australia will be on display with more than 12,000 visitors expected to attend at Esplanade Park on November 14-16.
Aussie EDM legends The Presets will headline the music offering, while the weekend will feature heaps of beers and ciders, along with a variety of entertainment and activities ranging from axe throwing to giant beer pong.
Running since 2011, the festival has become a calendar event for avid craft fans, with Fremantle Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge saying the city was excited for their return.
'As beer lovers will know, Fremantle's widely regarded as the home of Australian craft beer and we're proud to help showcase the industry's latest and greatest in the stunning surrounds of Esplanade Park,' she said.
'The craft brewing industry supports local jobs and innovation and introduces visitors to our vibrant food and drink scene.' Freo Beerfest returns to Esplanade Park in November. Credit: Supplied
In true Freo spirit, the event will celebrate 25 years of local icon Little Creatures, which has shaped the State's beer culture across the past quarter century.
Festival founder and co-director James Harding said that it was an achievement that deserved to be celebrated.
'Freo BeerFest is the perfect setting to celebrate the game changers,' he said.
'We've stood side-by-side with producers like Little Creatures since 2011, helping showcase the most unique and timeless experiences the industry has to offer.
'We're proud to be WA's original major beer and drinks festival and we've lasted because we evolve, surprise, and serve up the best every year.' Freo Beerfest celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2022. Credit: Supplied
Field sales director WA for Little Creatures Danny Connolly said BeerFest has become a key part of the WA drinks scene.
'The event has helped shape our community for over a decade, and we're proud to celebrate our 25th year with a festival that continues to lead the way,' he said.
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