Durbanites, don your Lederhosen and get ready for great beer, delicious food and toe-tapping entertainment – the TOPS at SPAR Bierfest is back!
Now in its 5th festive year, SA’s ultimate ‘brewhaha’ and celebration of all things frosty, frothy and fun will get the German-inspired party started in Durban at Suncoast from 4th – 5th September. Durbanites have the option to book a night session running from Night time: 6pm – 11pm on Friday 4th, or one of two Saturday sessions – Day time: 11am – 4pm, or Night time: 6pm – 11pm.
TOPS at SPAR Bierfest in association with Tsogo Sun, Jägermeister, Gearhouse, Dryver, Good Fellas and Jiguja will be hosted inside a 4 000-seater Bavarian Brauhaus festooned with festival décor direct from München. Modeled on the much-loved Munich Oktoberfest, the ever-popular TOPS at SPAR Bierfest will once again serve up it’s unique ‘celebration of the suds’, recreating the revelry, tradition and, of course, the tastes of this epic annual celebration.
Fetching frauleins in dirndl skirts will greet you with a smile, a live oompah band will blow your blues away, and you’ll raise your stein glass to the start of another year’s legendary festival of bier, as you enjoy a great line-up of artists and bands for this year’s Bierfest.
Hosted by The ‘Mayor of Munich’, much-loved local comedian, and actor Brendan Murray, this year’s hotly anticipated Bierfest activities include the ‘Tapping of the Keg’, ‘Best-Dressed,’ and ‘Mass-Heben’ (stein lifting) – all set to the stonking tunes of SA’s best-loved party band, Me and Mr. Brown.
Presenting partner and specialty beer brand No. 3 Fransen Street will also be presenting their three small batch brands – a Cream Ale, a pert Irish Red Ale and a traditional Krystal Weiss – plus long-time favourite: the limited edition Bavarian-styled ale, specially named the Royal Bavaria Oktoberfest Bier.
Backed by the expertise of their master brewers, No. 3 Fransen Street is tempting ale-loving consumers to discover new beer experiences by enjoying a wider variety of beer styles. These master brewers will be on hand to enlighten beer-curious attendees with insider info and anecdotes at Bierfest’s “Braumeister Ecke” – a.k.a Brewmaster’s Corner.
Value for money and an all-round entertainment spectacle, TOPS at SPAR Bierfest has fast established itself as a not-to-be-missed annual event that couldn’t be easier to organise for a garrulous gatherings of friends or colleagues as Bierfest offers a broad variety of specially ‘crafted’ packages (including pre-booked tables, delicious Bavarian-style meals and costume hire) ensure all the preparation is arranged before you arrive at your table.
#DrinkSmart, TOPS at SPAR Bierfest’s responsible drinking programme spearheaded by TOPS at SPAR’s mobile phone app DRYVER, in association with Good Fellas, Uber, Becks Non-Alcoholic and JIGUJA detox drink, proudly provides Bierfest patrons with a broad range of safe and affordable choices to drink responsibly and get home safely, these include rehydration stations, Good Fellas memberships and the Designated Driver Rewards Programme.
All packages can be booked through the official TOPS at SPAR Bierfest website www.bierfest.co.za or through the event’s Facebook page, SA Bierfest.
The event is not open to visitors under the age of 18.