Licences & Permits

All alcohol must be sold in accordance with the specific licensing conditions in each city. In some cities, this may involve applying for an event liquor licence as well as an event food permit, some of which involve an additional fee to obtain. GABS will provide further details and links for how to apply for the relevant temporary licences and deadlines with the Exhibitor Operations Kit. 

Stock Handling

• GABS will accept and manage stock onsite on Exhibitor behalf, however due to volume of kegs received we will not be liable for lost or missing kegs.
• Exhibitors are responsible for booking transport of stock with their preferred provider, ensuring compliant with venue access times. 
• ALL stock must be clearly labeled at all times. Keg collars will be provided, freight labels are Exhibitor responsibility.

ABV Limitations

• 10% – 14.9% ABV beverages can only be served in 100ml tasters or half glass pours (marked on the 285mL souvenir glass).
• 15% ABV or higher can only be served in 100mL tasters.

Sizes & Pricing

• Single (100mL taster) | $3.00 minimum (tasting cups or indicator on festival glass)
• Paddle (5x 100mL tasters) | $14.00 minimum 
• Full Pour (285mL glass) | $5.00 minimum
• Half Pour (142mL serve) | $5.50 minimum (10% – 14.9% ABV) 
• Wine (150mL standard serve) | $8.00 minimum 
• Spirits (15mL neat serve) | $4.00 minimum
• Cocktail (max. 30mL spirit w/ min. 200mL non-alcoholic mixer) | $10.00 minimum

All beverages must be served in 285mL GABS Festival polycarbonate glass or 100mL taster cups provided. Patrons will be supplied a GABS souvenir glass on entry. Exhibitor stands will be provided sleeves of 100mL tasters for service and a sleeve single-use 285mL cups for Exhibitor use only (i.e. testing taps). No other glassware / packaging is permitted (incl. cans). No takeaway product may be sold at any time.

Responsible Service

Exhibitor representatives cannot serve any customer who appears intoxicated. In the event of intoxication, alert GABS crew or security personnel immediately to assess and handle the situation appropriately.

RSA Requirements 

• All crew must be 18 or older and hold a RSA certification compliant with the relevant state’s legislation and operating practices. Each state has unique RSA certifications, Exhibitors trading in multiple locations must ensure crew have completed the appropriate bridging courses to serve alcohol across ALL states.
• All crew serving alcohol at GABS must submit their RSA for compliance check and access to serve at the festival.
• NO RSA = NO Wristband = NO Entry
• Crew can be asked to produce their RSA by officials at any time during service. For this reason we strongly recommend all crew have a copy of their credentials on hand.