Crafted Beer Festival Second Pour Is Here: More Brews, More Bites, More Fun

After the first announcement brewed serious buzz, Crafted Beer Festival has unveiled a fresh second drop of breweries, food, entertainment and exclusive experiences ahead of its return to Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach on Saturday 13 September.

Now featuring more than 50 breweries and over 400 brews, the 2025 edition is set to be one of the biggest yet. The latest additions include Bertie's Cider, Boxer Brewing Co, Cane Cutter's Brewing, Eighth Day Cider, Golden Axe Cider, Helios Brewing, Terella Brewing, Ventura Brewing and YEPP Brewing Co, further expanding an already stacked list of beer, cider and seltzer producers ready to pour everything from cult favourites to small-batch rarities.

The food lineup is turning up the flavour too, with new additions Bigoli, Wagyu Blacks, Gluten Free Donuts, I Heart Calamari and Italian Pizzas joining festival favourites like The Wiener Haus and Smash Burger Society. Whether it's slow-roasted meats, cheesy carbs or gluten-free treats, punters will have no shortage of delicious options to pair with their festival beers.

Beyond the brews, this year's brew-filled extravaganza will see a major expansion of festival entertainment. The Crafted Games Arena returns with beer yoga, ping pong competitions and basketball shootouts. The much-loved Master of Puppets was a roaming hit from the Spangled Drongo team at last year's festival, and now returns as an official Crafted competition scheduled into the festival programming, with its chaotic and hilarious interactive experience bringing the laughs (and a few spilled beers!). New for 2025, Granddad Jack's two-storey cocktail bar will play host to Granddad's Games, classic party games with a leaderboard and prizes, adding another competitive edge to the day's festivities.

Crafted Smokeshow is also back to turn up the heat, with crowd-favourite Cycho's Hot Wing Eating Competition, and new additions the Flamin' Grillas Slider Throwdown, and live cooking demonstrations from the FG's crew showcasing bold flavours and BBQ techniques throughout the day.

Adding to the excitement is a festival exclusive beer collaboration between two locals with deep Gold Coast roots - Beatniks Records and Black Hops Brewing - uniting for a fresh, juicy hazy with a vintage twist. Introducing Boogie Juice, a 4% juicy pale ale brewed for good vibes and great tunes at Crafted in September. Crack it, sip it and let the good times spin.

With its unbeatable beachfront location, genre-spanning live music lineup, and an ever-growing collection of breweries, bites and experiences, Crafted Beer Festival continues to prove why it's one of Australia's most anticipated independent beer and music festivals.

Tickets are on sale now at www.craftedfestival.com.au.

Crafted Festival is proudly supported by Experience Gold Coast.