Southeast Beerfest 2025

Craft beer. Street eats. Live music. Family fun.
When: Sat 29 November, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Wanrua Street, Cheltenham (outside Bad Shepherd Brewing Co.)

South East Beerfest is a Bayside street party celebrating independent breweries, great food, and big live-music energy — right outside Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. Expect six beer bars pouring limited releases, a cocktail & wine bar, food trucks, kids’ entertainment, and attractions all afternoon and into the night. Bring your mates, your dancing shoes, and the whole family.

• 6 Breweries — fresh local brews + festival specials
• Cocktail & Wine Bar — not just beer
• Food Trucks — street-food favourites and sweet treats
• Live Music, all day — local legends and headliners
• Family’ Entertainment — face painting, LEGO® play zone, Kando Martial Arts fun and the hilarious Charlie SillyPants show

• 3:15–4:00 PM — Claire Mack
• 4:15–5:00 PM — The Fretsliders
• 5:15–6:00 PM — Russell Robertson
• 6:30–7:45 PM — Dallas Crane
• 8:15–9:45 PM — AREA-7
• 10:00 PM (After Party)→ — DJ Corkie

Bad Shepherd Brewing Co • Stomping Ground • KAIJU! Beer • Braeside Brewing Co • TWØBAYS Brewing Co • Sobremesa Fermentary & Blendery.

• Adult: Early Bird $29.95, General Admin $39.95
• Child: (0–17 yrs) FREE

• Train: Frankston line to Highett or Southland (≈10-minute walk)
• Festival Shuttle — Bayside Beer Belts: Half-hourly loops 2:30–11:00 PM
• • Route: Highett Station → Bad Shepherd → Sandringham Station → Bad Shepherd
  • Price: $10 pre-booked or $15 on the day (return included). Available to buy as a ticket ADD ON purchase.
• Parking: Street parking is limited — please consider public transport or rideshare.

All ages welcome. Activities run through the afternoon, including face painting (3:30–6:30 PM), Lego building, martial arts fun and the Charlie SillyPants show (4:00–5:00 PM). Prams welcome.

Flat street surface with accessible amenities nearby. Our team is happy to help — please see festival staff on arrival.

Food trucks and Bad Shepherd’s kitchen will offer a range of options; gluten-free beer available via TWØBAYS. Vegan/vegetarian options available from selected vendors.

• This is a licensed event — no BYO alcohol.
• Event runs rain or shine (program may adjust for safety).
• Under-18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

Major Sponsor: Lewin Real Estate

Stage Sponsor: Mates (Mordialloc)
Official Transport Partner: Beer Belts Victoria

Kids Zone Sponsor: Kando Martial Arts
Community Sponsors: Smith Brothers Media, Brick Evolution

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