2023!
what a blast!

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Just like the blobfish, sour, funky and wild beers emerge from the depths of the beer scene: intriguing, slightly obscure, and somewhat unknown, but always exciting.

The 2023 Festival Guide is now here, so you can check out all the beers, eats and more on offer this year!

BREWERS

BEERFARM, WA
BENTSPOKE BREWING CO., ACT
BLACK ARTS BREWERS AND BLENDERS
BOATROCKER BREWING CO., VIC
BRIDGE ROAD BREWERS, VIC
DEEDS BREWING, VIC
FELONS BREWING CO., QLD
GARAGE PROJECT, NZ
IDA PRUUL, VIC
LA SIRÈNE BREWING, VIC
MINISTRY OF BEER, SA
MOLLY ROSE BREWING CO., VIC
ROCKY RIDGE BREWING CO., WA
SAILORS GRAVE BREWING, VIC
SITE FERMENTATION PROJECT, VIC
SLOW LANE BREWING, NSW
SOBREMESA FERMENTARY & BLENDERY, VIC
STOMPING GROUND BREWING CO., VIC
THE BARREL FARM, VIC
VAN DIEMAN BREWING, TAS
WHITE RABBIT, VIC
WILDFLOWER BREWING & BLENDING, NSW

EATS & more

SMOKESTACK BBQ - American style with a 'wild' twist
DINGO ATE MY TACO - The taco's you've been waiting for!
PIE THIEF - arguably Melbourne's favourite pies (including vegan and vegetarian options)
OYSTER BAR - Two buck shuck!
RATTENHUND BAR - Chill out and sip palate cleansers. Brought to you by our host, Hop Nation Brewing Co.
NATURAL WINE, MEZCAL & COCKTAIL BAR - Curated by one of Footscray's favourite bars, Mr West 
TAKE AWAY BOTTLE’O - Get yourself some takeaways at the bottle shop, curated by Carwyn Cellars

SESSIONS & TICKETS

SATURDAY 22 JULY
Day Session 11:30am - 4pm $80 +BF SOLD OUT
Night Session 5 - 9:30pm $80 +BF

TICKETS INCLUDE
60mL pours of 44 festival beers from all 22 breweries
Blobfish branded festival glass to keep

  • Meat Market is located at 3 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne. It is close to public transport and super easy to get to. It is a fully enclosed venue, so no need to worry about the weather!

    TRAM
    Tram 19 – Alight at Haymarket (stop #9)
    Trams 58 and 59 – Alight at Royal Melbourne Hospital (stop #14)

    TRAIN
    Flagstaff Station – 15 minute walk
    Melbourne Central Station – 15 minute walk
    North Melbourne Station – 20 minute walk

    BUS
    Bus 402 – Courtney/Wreckyn St stop
    Bus 401 and 403 – Royal Melbourne Hospital stop

    PARKING
    Meat Market recommends utilising public transport options when visiting the venue. We have no public parking available on site. The surrounding area has limited permit, metered and timed on-street parking. Nearby hospitals have limited parking available for a fee

    • Please bring a copy of your ticket, either printed or on your mobile to show at the entry

    • The festival is strictly 18+ only, so please bring proof of age

  • Yes! Mr West will be running a wild seltzer, cocktail and natural wine bar.

    You can also visit the Hop Nation, Rattenhund Bar for some fresh Pilsner!

  • Nope. You would need to purchase a valid ticket for each session. Each session runs the same, with sour nectars, delicious eats and good vibes on offer for both!

  • You bet ya! We will have some epic merch available to purchase at the festival.

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