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GKBF2017
PREPARE YOURSELF FOR
EXCITEMENT ON TAP
THE GREAT KIWI BEER FESTIVAL RETURNS 28TH JANUARY 2017!!!
The last event was a real beerstravaganza, and with more craft beers on the market than ever,
this years installment will be outta this world.
MUSIC
The Great Kiwi Beer Festival presents another amazing lineup of NZ’s favourite musicians.
The Mockers - playing together for the first time in 30 years - alongside The Chills, Katchafire and Delaney Davidson will provide the beats to go with your brews.-
The Mockers
Kiwi pop legends The Mockers are reforming their classic line-up for the first time in 30 years, to perform a hit-driven set with classic hits like Forever Tuesday Morning, Swear It’s True, One Black Friday, My Girl Thinks She’s Cleopatra, Shield Yourself, and many many more.
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The Chills
Pink frost (1984) I love my leather jacket (1987) Heavenly pop hit (1990) Come home (1996) Sound familiar? They should - The Chills were formed in Dunedin 1980 with a single-minded determination to take quality, original N.Z.-sounding, melodic rock music to the world.
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Katchafire
Hailing from the mighty H-Town (Hamilton), KATCHAFIRE, have become a global roots reggae phenomenon.The all Maori Reggae band, bring their pure classic sound to music lovers worldwide, delivering one of the most authentic Reggae shows around today.
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Delaney Davidson
Well known for his hypnotic and original One man and his Ghost Orchestra show, enigmatic multi-instrumentalist Delaney Davidson both defines and commands his own unique realm in the shadowy musical world some call ‘Country-Noir’ or ‘Gothic Americana’.
TICKETS
Your entry to the biggest beer event in the south island, so hop to it!
tickets on sale now
Booking Fees and credit card charges apply. Attendance to the Festival is subject to our Terms & Conditions please click to read them.
COMPARE TICKETS
View all our ticket offerings from Early Bird to VIP and see which is best for you.
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Early Bird 1
$29.90Snatch up a deal
Ticket includes;
Souvenir tasting glass
Access to all features and entertainment.
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Hoptimised
$57.90Premium Tasting Package
Ticket includes;
Souvenir tasting glass
Access to all features and entertainment.
Entry half an hour early
10 tasting tickets
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VIP
$185.00Ultimate Beer & Food Package
Ticket includes;
Souvenir tasting glass
Access to all features and entertainment.
Entrance to the exclusive VIP area with a range of seating, a complimentary bar, appetisers, lunch and afternoon tea
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Designated Driver
$25.00Non Drinker Entry
Ticket includes;
Access to all features and entertainment.
Wristbands and glassware will not be issued with these tickets.
INFORMATION
TIPS & GUIDELINES
ENTRY IS FROM 11.30am 28th January 2017
BRING YOUR TICKETS & ID - Remember this a family festival but you must be 18+ to drink alcohol. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult... Kids under 12 are free!
BRING CASH - We do have EFTPOS machines on site however cash will make your life much easier.
COME PREPARED - sunblock, hat and sunnies if it looks to be fine day, and drink responsibly.
PLEASE LEAVE FOOD & DRINK AT HOME - Our amazing selection of breweries and food vendors have everything you could possibly want, from beer and cider (of course), to wine, soft drinks, coffee and all sorts of delicious meals and snacks.
ARRANGE TRANSPORT - There is no public car parking for this event in Hagley Park. Please come by bus, bike, on foot or get dropped off. There is some (time restricted) street parking near-by, or use one of the many public car parks in the vicinity.
LOCATION & SCHEDULE
This years event is to be held in Christchurch's Hagley Park, with the best entrance to the festival being via Park Terrace/Rolleston Avenue
GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL SITE - We encourage using public transport - there is no car parking available for this event in Hagley Park
LEAVING THE FESTIVAL - Please be respectful of the neighbours when you leave the park