Beer and Cider Festival
The 12th Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival will take on a street carnival feel this year with the heritage Mercure Canberra venue set to cater for the largest-ever collection of exhibitors.
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The Festival, which will be held on Saturday 16 March between 11am – 6pm, will be staged on the Batman Street lawns and in the grounds of Mercure Canberra to house an even wider range of premium craft beer and cider exhibitors during the event.
Up to 200 beers and ciders will be available for tasting and visitors will be able to take part in beer/cider food matching sessions, hear guest speakers and meet the brewers. A range of dining options, entertainment and family activities will be available throughout the day.
Canberra’s rapidly emerging brewing scene will be reflected in the presence of Bent Spoke Brewing Co, Captial Brewing Co, Jono’s Jerky and others, while interstate exhibitors include many of Australia’s most renowned breweries such as Sydney Brewery, Endeavour Beer, Bentspoke, Stone Dog Meadery, Akasha Brewing, Coopers, Mountain Goat Beer, Lord Nelson Brewery and James Squire. Specialist cideries such as Nightingale Bros Alpine Cider and Willie Smith’s Cider will exhibit their range of ciders.
Once again, the Festival will help raise funds for Rise Above Capital Region Cancer Relief, a locally based group that provides support for more than 950 cancer patients.
Tickets are now available for $18 pre-purchase (via Moshtix) or $25 at the door (a booking fee applies).
Beer degustation
This is Local is a Canberra initiative aimed at highlighting the wonderful growers and producers in our community.
The March event is a fun degustation event with the team from BentSpoke Brewing Co and OTIS Dining Hall.
Enjoy a four-course lunch, and cheese, matched with BentSpoke’s award-winning beers. Chef Damian Brabender, winner of the AHA 2017 National Chef of the Year, and Savour's Award for Excellence - 2018 ACT Chef of the Year.
At OTIS, 29 Jardine Street, Kingston, Sunday, March 17, noon to 2.30pm. $99pp plus booking fee.
Happy Birthday
Canberra’s largest and most popular Farmers Market, the Capital Region Farmers Market, marks 15 years of feeding the Canberra community at a market celebration to be held on Saturday, March 16.
The market will offer shoppers on the day the chance to win one of 20 bags of fresh produce. And 20 gift vouchers are also up for grabs via a social media competition commencing this week.
Food affiliated stalls will also be on site to celebrate, and visitors can get a real birthday party feel with a huge 15th birthday model cake onsite to mark the occasion.
At EPIC, from 7.30am til noon.
TERRA at Temporada
Terra means land, and Temporada means season, so from the get-go, we can see these two extraordinary venues are very serious about excellent produce. Great ingredients are seasonal, local, and sustainable, and both of these restaurants maintain a commitment to these elements, resulting in some phenomenal dishes that continually wow locals and visitors.
Head to Temporada on Tuesday, March 19, for a very special collaboration between two of Canberra’s favourite food spots; the produce kings over at the bustling and beautiful Terra, and Ben Willis’ hatted hometown favourite, Temporada.
You’ll be treated to a set menu, specially designed by the chefs to celebrate Good Food Month. There’s also an option for matching wines, so if you have the option to leave the car at home, you’ll be in for some delicious vino.
Don’t miss out on this rare collaboration – book your tickets now.
High tea at Monster
Monster Kitchen + Bar is adding a little extra flavour to your Sunday afternoon routine kicking off on Sunday, March 17. Enjoy exclusive Monster tea flavours by Tea Garden co, tea inspired cocktails and sparkling, all complemented by mouth watering high tea essentials.
Tickets start from $70, with three delicious packages to choose from depending on your Sunday mood.
Light brew includes unlimited tea and coffee and a full high tea set, for $70pp. Medium Brew, for $80pp, includes sparkling on arrival, with unlimited tea and coffee and a full high tea set. Full Strength includes free flow sparkling, unlimited tea and coffee and a full high tea set for $120.
Tickets are limited and guests can select 11am, 1pm or 3pm seating. High tea will be available every Sunday after March 17.
