Following on from a huge inaugural event in 2020, New Zealand’s favourite craft beer festival returns to Hamilton for the sensational second instalment, arriving in the Mighty Waikato on Saturday 13 March 2021.

Join us at Claudelands Events Centre for a day dedicated to the celebration of our love affair with the amber nectar! More than 35 craft breweries and cider producers will be pouring unique and inspired tipples that showcase the diversity of the booming craft beer industry – featuring more than 300 different brews!

Compliment the brews with a delectable selection of meals and snacks from Hamilton’s hometown-favourite foodies.

With dozens of interactive workshops and beer tasting seminars - plus an awesome lineup of great Kiwi artists on the Music Stage, the Great Kiwi Beer Festival is a day dedicated to great craft beers, good mates and fun in the sun.

We are closely following advice from the Ministry of Health regarding COVID-19 – please check back for further information in regards to your event.