Started in 2021, GABS Cares has been created by the GABS Craft Beer Festival team to support and give back to various beer industry initiatives and good community charitable causes within Australia and New Zealand.
“Caring for the community is a foundational aspect of the brewing Industry and giving back through GABS Cares is just a small way for us to contribute.” said Mike Bray, GABS MD. “GABS Cares is a natural extension of GABS, we passionately care about all craft breweries, craft consumers and those that are affiliated to our industry. We’re glad our common love for craft beer can help us provide some care for others in the broader community.”
This year, GABS Cares nominated charities were supported through a ticket sales promotion, cloakroom donations and festival games.
Fun games at the festival were staffed by volunteers with all proceeds raised going to charity.
The Kids’ Cancer Project funds vital scientific
research to develop better treatments for all children with cancer.
GABS Friday night sessions got a whole new meaning in 2024! Officially dubbed “Pink Party” nights, these sessions were dedicated to Pink Boots Society Australia and we called on all drinks lovers to WEAR A TOUCH OF PINK and get down to GABS for a Friday night party.
Pink Boots Society Australia is an incredible organisation dedicated to the empowering of women + non-binary people in the fermentation industries. THEIR MISSION IS TO assist, inspire and encourage women industry professionals to advance their careers through education.
This year, GABS festival fans had the opportunity to purchase an entry to Win A VIP Trip to Germany’s Freising Volksfest Beer Festival; A VIP Trip to Australia’s Craft Beer Capital – The Sunshine Coast or a case of beer in support of GABS Cares Charities.
Congratulations to all the winners. 1st prize – Stephen P (NSW); 2nd prize Nicole C (VIC); 3rd prize Andrew A (VIC); Scott B (WA); Adrian C (VIC); Robert D (VIC); Jackson E (QLD); Eloise J (NSW); Ross K (QLD); Ian L (QLD); Luke P (VIC); Amber R (QLD); Sean R (VIC); Miranda S (NSW); Sam S (NSW); Michelle T (VIC); Jesse T (VIC); Dan T (WA); Mike V (QLD); Leonhard W (NSW); Yueming Y (NSW); Peter J (VIC)
Often a small charge can add up to a lot for those in need!
GABS Craft Beer Festival, in partnership with Hop Products Australia (HPA) and Bar Barons are proud to support new and emerging Australian breweries through the Up & Coming Brewers Bar. Each year, the GABS Festival Up & Coming Brewers Bar showcases four breweries who are new or emerging in each state.