A Festival by Bridge Road Brewers • March 21 – 23 • Beechworth, Victoria • A Festival by Bridge Road Brewers • March 21 – 23 • Beechworth, Victoria •
Join Bridge Road Brewers in beautiful Beechworth as we celebrate the Victorian hop harvest at The High Country Hop, Australia's favourite destination beer + music festival.
Returning to the village green, on Beechworth's Historic Precinct Reserve, you'll taste the freshest beers of the year, discover local winemakers, distillers and revel in an inspired musical lineup.
The festival centres around the brewers of the Victorian High Country, with a spotlight on a series of unique ales made using fresh, locally-sourced hops from the 2025 harvest. They'll be joined by some stars of the Australian craft beer game as well as yet to be announced International guests!
Whether you're looking for a weekender, a day trip or a chance to explore your backyard, The High Country Hop will provide you with a journey to remember.
Special Guests
Brewers of the High Country
+ Food Trucks, Local Winemakers, Distillers and more
Friday Opening Night Party
Our opening night party goes up a notch in 2025 with a FREE show in the Bridge Road Brewers beer garden. The team from in Music in Exile have curated a stellar lineup featuring live sets from Ajak Kwai and Jarabi Band and DJ sets from Mike Gurrieri and MzRizk.
Frank Camorra, the chef behind Melbourne’s iconic MoVida and a pioneer of modern Spanish cuisine in Australia, is taking over the Bridge Road Beer Garden for an exclusive festival dining experience. Known for his bold, ingredient-driven approach, Frank’s Spanish-inspired fare will kick off the weekend in a fun and convivial style.
Sunday Recovery Session
The Rookies bring their unique take on Melbourne 'pub jazz' to the beer garden with two sets kicking off at 1pm and entry is FREE!
On the grill, Brendan Anderson, head chef at the acclaimed Victoria Hotel, Rutherglen, will be showcasing his refined, produce-driven cooking in Beechworth for the first time. Formerly head chef at St Kilda’s iconic Stokehouse, Brendan made the tree change to North East Victoria, where he champions local ingredients and a passion for cooking over fire. Expect top-notch flavours as he works the coals in the beer garden for your dining pleasure.
Our festival hails from Beechworth – 560m above sea level and 30km from Australia’s largest hop growing farms. This is stunning country, a unique terroir of rugged hills and fertile farmlands that have cultivated North-East Victoria’s acclaimed producers.
The township is alive with a vibrant food and wine scene, set against a streetscape steeped in the grandeur of yesteryear. Roam streets lined with Gold Rush architecture, lush green trees, boutiques and renowned restaurants and cafes. Venture just beyond and you’ll discover the iconic waterfalls, trails, peaks and gorges of the High Country.
It's a truly unique place.
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