Beer Appreciation Day IX

The only occasion in Hawke's Bay where you can taste beers from near all of the region's local breweries freshly poured from the tap.

Featuring the BAD Apples area, offering a selection of New Zealand’s finest craft ciders.

Local brews complemented by a large selection of outstanding beers from the rest of New Zealand and beyond, as well as special one-off BAD brews.

Set in the stunning gardens of historic Duart House, Havelock North's hidden gem, and accompanied by live music, DJ tunes and delicious kai from Paella-a-go-go, DCBBQ and someone else awesome TBC.

Follow breaking news on our Facebook page to keep up with the ever-growing festival line-up.

As usual we have set a cap on tickets to minimise queues and ensure plenty of room for everyone, so get in early if you want to be sure of a ticket!

Oh and this year we have an official rain day the following Saturday, but don't worry, we doubt we'll need it.