Preparations are firmly in place for Newcastle to host its first dedicated gin festival later in the year.
Thanks to local outlet Styx Distillery and Brewery, the historical grounds of Museum Park will come alive on Saturday 10 September.
And, attendees can expect to be treated to the best gins on offer.
The festival will highlight more than a dozen Hunter-based and out of town distilleries – including Newy Distillery, Newcastle Distilling Co, Lemon Tree Passage Distillery, Gaia Distillery, Magpie Distilling, Manly Spirits Co, Karu Distillery, Prohibition Distillery, Pants Off Distillery, Maria River Distillery, Cape Byron Distillery, Banks and Sollander, and more – as well as food producers, and a variety of entertainment.
Head distiller and Styx owner Analee Isbister has carefully curated The Gin Event.
“I wanted to bring like-minded distillers together to showcase their expertise and innovation in gin making to Novocastrians and visitors to the region,” she said.
“We have designed the festival with an English Garden Party theme.
“So, we are inviting people to come along, dress up in style, connect and learn more about gin and the broader gin experience.
“Sponsor and event partners Strange Love, from Byron Bay, will feature their premium hand-crafted tonics and mineral water.
“We’re looking forward to it.
“A range of local music acts and food stalls, with menus designed to complement the gins on show, will make this event a memorable day out.”
Tickets are limited and now on sale.