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FRIDAY 21 - SUNDAY 23 AUGUST 2026
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WHERE CRAFT BEER 
MEETS THE OUTBACK

Set on the edge of the Flinders Ranges, the Parachilna Outback Beer Fest brings together some of South Australia’s best regional breweries, a stacked country music lineup, and a weekend of food, flavour & outback celebration. ​

It’s more than a beer festival.

It’s a destination event.

WHAT'S ON

Celebrate the best in SA's regional craft beer scene with a full weekend of flavour, fun, and community, celebrated over three days...

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OUTBACK TABLE

A long-table dinner under the stars, featuring guided beer tastings, chef-led storytelling, and the first pour of the exclusive collaboration brew, all set to acoustic music from Axle Whitehead.​​​​​

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FRIDAY

Full-scale festival day
Live music + breweries + food

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OUTBACK BEER FEST

A full day of country music, craft beer, guided beer tastings, delicious food, market stalls, classic outback games, and festival energy - all leading to a headline performance from Aussie icon, Shannon Noll!

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SATURDAY

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Recovery breakfast, acoustic sessions, and a relaxed long lunch in the outback. No rush, no schedule - just time to unwind, reconnect, and soak up the final moments of the weekend.​​

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SLOW SUNDAY

SUNDAY

INFO
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SA Craft breweries

DELICIOUS FOOD

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LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC

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OUTBACK IMMERSION

GOOD TIMES

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BREWERIES

South Australia’s best independent regional breweries, pouring bold flavours and standout craft beer in the heart of the outback.

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MUSIC

From stripped-back acoustic sets to full-scale country energy at sunset, the Parachilna Outback Beer Fest lineup brings together Aussie icon Shannon Noll, familiar favourites, and rising talent — creating the perfect soundtrack for an unforgettable outback weekend.

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