Starward Newcastle Whisky & Craft Spirits Festival
Sat, 23 Aug
|Bartholomew's
The Newcastle Starward Whisky & Craft Spirits Festival returns Saturday August 23rd and is your ticket to a world of the finest spirits from Australia and beyond.


Time & Location
23 Aug 2025, 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Bartholomew's, 145 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
About the event
The Newcastle Starward Whisky & Craft Spirits Festival returns Saturday August 23rd and is your ticket to a world of the finest spirits from Australia and beyond. If you haven’t been before, then prepare yourself for an afternoon of sampling some of the most delicious creations, from great minds at both home and abroad.
This festival has grown from its 2019 debut into a sellout event where 350 guests sample over 100 different products from over 30 different stall holders. Devotees of whisky, gin, rum, vodka and liqueurs are spoilt for choice with the largest selection of spirits outside Australian capital cities. The festival provides guests with an annual showcase of the best products, latest offerings and cult classics. Stall holders get a unique platform to showcase their products to a discerning audience, interact with potential customers, and network with industry professionals.
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