WHY BE PART OF GABS FESTIVAL?
With over 30,000 attendees across the 2 x states, featuring exclusive festival brews, an exciting array of exhibitors, the GABS Masterclass plus incredible entertainment and atmosphere, GABS has been described by influential US magazine The Beer Connoisseur as “one of the best beer festivals in the world”.
For today’s discerning food and drink lover, both new and old, GABS is a true celebration of the creativity and diversity of the beverage industry. For some, it’s an introduction, for others a journey, and for all, it’s an incredibly fun festival experience.
Connecting you with trade and consumer, it is the biggest event on the local calendar, where you get to showcase your products, have them tested and rated by consumers and open opportunities with retailers and trade across multiple cities as you connect and catch up with your local and international peers to share your love for the industry.
OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED
We are a dynamic business, always looking to innovate. Join us at one location or across the entire tour. The opportunities are endless!
BREW
Served from the impressive 30 metre double-sided festival bar, our festival brews are the cornerstone of our event. Nominate your unique festival brew (beer or cider) and you could be introducing your wares to our discerning audience across the tour.
GABS FESTIVAL BAR
EXHIBIT
This is your ultimate chance to showcase who you are and what you have on offer. GABS is an EXPERIENCE! Get creative in your space to attract and engage attendees. The exhibitor judged to have the most impressive and engaging stand in each city will win the GABS Best In Show Award.
GABS EXHIBITOR STANDS
Are you a new or emerging brewery? Every year, we showcase four up & coming breweries in each state with this fully sponsored opportunity
GABS UP & COMING BREWERS
Our GABS audience is hungry for high quality flavours and gourmet street food dishes. Anything that pairs especially well with beer is a guaranteed success!
GABS FOOD TRUCK
We’ve showcased some of the best from USA, UK, New Zealand and Germany, delighting our audience with new and exciting offerings. Have an idea for our next International release?
GABS INTERNATIONAL
GABS affords the unique opportunity to include taps from multiple breweries in one pop-up bar making it the ideal place for brewers and tourism bodies to come together to showcase the very best our local regions have to offer.
GABS BAR
Ideal for products, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, a unique opportunity exists to get your brand exposed to thousands of people per session.
GABS
SPONSOR
Our massive 30 metre festival bar is one of the main highlights of the GABS event with branding real estate at every level. This feature is highly visible, well-signed and sought out by craft lovers wanting to try something exclusively for the first time! With such a high level of traffic, it is a great place to put your brand. If you are interested in naming rights, get in touch.
GABS FESTIVAL
Lights, camera, action! The main stage is the vibe heartland of GABS. From music, game shows, eating competitions and of course, the opening bell and final crescendo. The main stage is our city of lights and every eyeball in the house will gaze upon it during the session. Your brand could be front and centre! Get in touch today to talk about naming rights.
GABS FESTIVAL STAGE
Fun food & drink experiences, educational sessions and discussions. Own the naming rights and enjoy a new opportunity to interact with this captive audience.
GABS FESTIVAL MASTERCLASS
The Silent Disco is one of the first features to be earmarked on our floor plan each year. A place to boogie with your friends or have your own personal party in a cocoon of joy. Get your branding on headphones, signage, and activations that put your name at the heart of the fun. It’s an unforgettable way to connect with a highly engaged audience.
GABS FESTIVAL SILENT DISCO
The GABS Festival Awards celebrate the breweries and exhibitors who go above and beyond to create an outstanding festival experience. Judged throughout the event, these awards recognise excellence in presentation, innovation, brewing quality, and engagement with festival-goers. More info to come
🏆 Best in Show
Awarded to the exhibitor with the most impressive stand, recognising outstanding design, creativity, branding, and overall visitor experience.
🍺 Best Indies Brewery
Presented to the Independent Brewers Association member brewery that demonstrates excellence across its festival presence, beer quality, and engagement with attendees.
🍻 Best Beer in Show
Awarded to the most outstanding beer or cider, celebrating innovation, flavour, quality, and the brewer’s ability to create a truly memorable brew.
Winners will be announced after each state and recognised as leaders in creativity, craftsmanship, and excellence within the beer industry.
GABS PEOPLE CHOICE
A full GABS day is a long day and our hard working exhibitors need a break out room between sessions. With 150 – 200 industry leaders in each city, the Brewer’s Lounge is the place to be to meet, inspire & collaborate. An awesome B2B opportunity is available if you are interested in sponsoring this valuable industry connection.
GABS MASTERCLASS
Started in 2021, GABS Cares supports and gives back to various beer industry initiatives and community charitable causes. We’re open to any new ideas and partnerships!
