Craft Beer Alley at the 2026 Ekka
Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion | August 8-16, 2026
Featured Breweries
Craft Beer Alley curates some of Queensland's best craft beers, including award-winning breweries from The Royal Queensland Beer Awards.
Heads of Noosa
Heads of Noosa Brewing Co. is an independently owned brewery nestled in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. With a genuine love for lagers and a focus on quality, we craft beers that everyone can appreciate.
Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co
Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co. is located on the waterfront at the tip of the Redcliffe Peninsula at Scarborough Marina and features spectacular views over the water to the Glass House Mountains.
Felons Brewing Co
Felons Brewing Co is a modern-day brewery proudly founded on the banks of the Brisbane River at Howard Smith Wharves.
Slipstream Brewing Co
Founded in 2017, Slipstream Brewing Co is based in Yeerongpilly, Brisbane, known for bold, hop-forward American-style beers.
Burleigh Brewing
Born and brewed in Burleigh Heads. We make premium beer the slow way using traditional methods and quality ingredients. From our local roots to beer lovers across Australia, we’re proud to share a taste of Burleigh.
Happy Valley Brewing
Stafford's original craft brewery, founded in 2020, Happy Valley Brewing Co was this year named Champion Brewpub at the Royal Queensland Beer Awards, also winning the Grand Champion Beer.
Exhibitors of mythical proportion
Craft Beer Alley has been bringing Queensland's best independent breweries to the Ekka since 2013.
Featured prominently inside the Woolworths Pavilion, it's your chance to discover what Australian craft beer is really about - 16 taps, dozens of styles, and the brewers who make them.
Whether you're a seasoned craft beer drinker or just curious, our staff will guide you through the range. From crisp lagers to pale ales to sours, there's something worth trying.
Every beer is from a real brewery with a real story behind it.
Looking forward to sharing a beer!
Mark your calendars and get ready to enjoy great craft beer as part of your Ekka experience.