Fresh Hop Festival 2026

When
Sat 18 Apr
Where
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Good George Dining Hall, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
From $25.00
Tickets
Early Bird Tickets - $25.00
General Admission - $35.00
Time
Sat 18 Apr, 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Restrictions
R18
Fresh Hop Festival is back!
It’s Good George Brewing's celebration of the freshest beers you’ll ever taste. We’re talking hops harvested and in the brew within 24 hours. No drying, no processing, just ...
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