Australia's premier craft beer, cider and distillery festival is held in the grounds of Mercure Canberra hotel and adjacent Batman and Gooreen Streets. Featuring over 40 exhibitors from around Australia, the Canberra Craft Beer and Cider Festival features the 'best of the best', with opportunities to enjoy beer, cider, seltzers and now including distilleries showcasing gin, vodka and other premium spirits. The Festival offers live entertainment throughout the day, high-quality food and a range of family-friendly activities to ensure the whole family enjoys the day out. The Festival is a relaxed, fun event where patrons can learn about Australia's incredible craft beer evolution. Advance tickets can now be booked online and include entry into the festival, five drink tokens, access to over 40 of the best local and interstate craft breweries and distilleries, gourmet food vendors, live music from DJ, local Triple J act and party band, and other festival activities. Any food or beverages are to be purchased within the festival. Children under 18 years old can enter free of charge and children's activities will be available throughout the day. Special accommodation packages are available at Mercure Canberra.