A Festival Called George

A Festival Called George - St Helens, Tasmania

2025 dates announced - 3rd, 4th and 5th October 2025

Mark your calendars for October, because A Festival Called George is returning to St Helens, Tasmania! This craft beer festival is packed with awesome music, delicious food, and for the first time, some of the finest distilleries in our southern paradise. Expect a lively weekend filled with good vibes and great spirits!

This year, they're going bush! The main event on Saturday is taking place at a festival site just out of St Helens this year, with free shuttle buses running all day from St Helens. This East Coast celebration is all about music, laughter, brews, and community vibes.

• All-day live music – from school bands to Tassie music icons
• Comedy between sets – with local legend Russell Redmond
• Manchild Brewing on tap – raising a glass and funds for their new brewery
• Food trucks galore – pizza, seafood, burgers, Thai & sweets
• Kids zone fun – face painting, bubbles, art games & more!
• Purchasing a ticket for Saturday the 4th is all you need to do! The events on Friday the 3rd and 5th are free entry.
• Free shuttles from the St Helens Wharf & Morty’s – easy peasy transport.

It’s a family-friendly festival that punches well above its weight – and tickets are now on sale https://events.humanitix.com/a...

So pack your picnic chair and rug, round up your mates, and get ready to dance under the trees. George 2025 is gonna be a ripper!

We are offering 5% discount for accommodation on this huge weekend at BIG4 Tassie Getaway Parks St Helens. Please give us a call an mention A Festival Called George.

2024 program to give you an idea of what is to come!

Friday, October 4th: The festivities kick off with warm-up events at three local hotspots. Join us at the St Helens Bowling Club for Beat the Brewers at Bowls, enjoy Beats and Beers till late at The Social Tasmania, and head over to Easy Tiger St Helens to meet the brewers and dance the night away to Ezra Lee & His Boogie Woogie Band.

Saturday, October 5th: The main event is a day dedicated to celebrating craft beer, live music, and mouth-watering food. Don’t miss out on this exciting gathering!

Sunday, October 6th: Recover from the festivities at the St Helens Arts Market's Recovery Session at the Panorama Hotel. Explore the market exhibitors, relax on the deck with a beverage, and enjoy more tunes from Ezra Lee and his Boogie Woogie Band.

Last year’s festival was a roaring success, transforming the St Helens Foreshore into a warm and welcoming environment. Join us this year for another unforgettable experience. For all the details and to purchase tickets, visit our website at www.georgefest.beer.

Get ready to head east this October for a weekend of fun, flavors, and fantastic memories!

Book your accommodation at BIG4 St Helens now and meet George.

Photo: From A Festival Called George