Prepare for a feast of epic proportions as Adelaide gears up to host the Beer & BBQ Festival from July 12th to the 14th. Promising an unparalleled celebration of beer, barbeque, and live music, this year’s festival boasts its most extensive lineup yet, set to tantalize the taste buds and ignite the senses.
Established in 2015, the Beer & BBQ Festival, which recently made a splash on the Limestone Coast in March, draws over 20,000 festival-goers annually.
A stellar lineup of twelve acts has been unveiled, poised to take the stage amidst the aromatic haze of sizzling barbeque and the allure of over 1000 beers from 60 renowned brewers.
Festival co-director Aaron Sandow emphasizes the significance of this year’s theme, “Ale We Need Is Love,” stating that it transcends mere motto status. “It’s a rallying cry for the community to come out and be our best selves together, arm in arm and beer in hand,” Sandow affirms.
In a time when the festival, live music, craft beer, and hospitality industries face unprecedented challenges, the festival aims to unite people and celebrate the resilience of these thriving sectors.
While only two of the announced performers hail from South Australia, including Adelaide’s BAD//DREEMS and Peter Combe with The Newspaper Mama Band, the festival promises to unveil an additional lineup of approximately 40 local artists in its second announcement on May 16th.
Adding to the excitement, four bands from across regional South Australia will join the lineup as part of the festival’s Untapped battle of the bands competition, sponsored by the Music Development Office.
Beyond beer and barbeque, attendees can expect a diverse array of activities including BMX demos, panel discussions, a pie-eating contest, axe throwing, and even a tattoo parlour.
Alana Brabin and Sarah Turner for the Polyphagia Feast
The Beer & BBQ Festival is slated to take place from July 12th to July 14th at the Adelaide Showgrounds. Tickets are currently on sale, ranging from $26.20 to $124.07.
