fREQUENTLY aSKED QUESTIONS

- Noosa Hinterland, Sunshine Coast, QLD:** October 26th, 2024

- Perricoota, Echuca/Moama, VIC/NSW:** November 30th, 2024

Pop & Pour is strictly an 18+ event.

- Valid passport
- Valid Australian Driver’s License
- State-specific Proof of Age Card

**Overseas attendees:**
- Valid passport
- Overseas driver’s license (Student and public transport IDs will NOT be accepted)

**Sunshine Coast:**
- Terella Brewery, North Arm
- Your Mates Bowls Pub, Cooroy
- Pomona Distilling Co (VIP Brunch ONLY)
- Eumundi Brewery/Imperial Hotel, Eumundi
- Blackflag Brewing, Coolum
- The Doonan, Doonan
- Matso’s Brewery, Eumundi
- Coolum Beer Co, Coolum
- Boiling Pot, Noosaville
- Heads of Noosa, Noosaville

**Perricoota:**
- Three Black Sheep
- Cadell on the Murray
- Perricoota Vines Retreat
- Four Two Five (TBC)
- St Anne’s Winery

Participants create their own festival adventure by using the Pop & Pour shuttle buses to navigate the trail, visiting a selection of hand-picked venues. Each venue offers unique hospitality, music, festival bites, and drink specials. The festival emphasizes the convenience of not needing a designated driver, allowing everyone to enjoy the experience fully.

The Sunshine Coast Pop & Pour Festival offers a 'Brew Express' for an additional $25 per person. This service collects participants from Your Mates in Warana or Brouhaha in Baringa and delivers them to trail venues. Return services run at 6pm from Matso’s Eumundi or Coolum Beer Co. Make sure to be at the return point by 5:45pm to catch the bus.

**Sunshine Coast:** Participants choose their starting venue and arrive between 11am and 12pm. Looping buses run from 12pm to 6pm. It is recommended to plan your day to end at a venue close to your starting point.

**Perricoota (Echuca Moama):** Participants select their departure location and time during ticket purchase. The event runs from 12pm to 5:45pm, with return-to-town services starting at 5pm.

Yes, water will be available at all trail venues. Participants are encouraged to bring a sealed or empty water bottle to fill.

No ATMs will be available, so please bring enough cash and a bank card for the day.

This is your adventure to choose! You can hop on and off the shuttle buses as you please, visiting as many or as few venues as you like.

Absolutely! Rain, hail, or shine, the festival will proceed. Only a global pandemic or natural disaster will cause a postponement. In such cases, tickets will be transferred to the following year’s event, or you can resell them.

Unfortunately, this is a hard NO! To protect our venues and bus services, we cannot allow any open beverages or full glasses on the buses. Security personnel will ask you to empty your cup before boarding.

No outside food or drinks are allowed. The festival is about showcasing local culinary skills, with venues offering delicious festival foods and beverages. Visit popandpour.com.au to check out each venue's offerings.

- Alcohol (not purchased on the trail)
- Glass
- Non-empty or unsealed water bottles
- Skateboards, scooters, bicycles
- Fireworks, flares, weapons, laser pointers
- Animals (except authorized service animals)
- Illegal drugs and paraphernalia
- Flasks
- Eskies

We have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for antisocial, harassment, intimidating, or aggressive behavior.
Such behavior will result in eviction from the festival.

Due to the festival's nature, we do not provide storage or a cloakroom service.

Both Pop & Pour locations offer numerous accommodation options.
Visit our website to explore and book accommodations that suit your needs.

Tickets for both Sunshine Coast and Perricoota will be available via the Pop & Pour website on August 1st, 2024.

Tickets generally sell out in advance, so it’s best to purchase them early to avoid disappointment.
However, if there are tickets available on the day, you can buy them at the Bus Depot.

**Sunshine Coast**
If you wake up on the day and the surf isn't great, you can try your luck at any of our participating venues. If we have tickets still available, one of our Pop & Pour Crew will get your sorted for an afternoon of brewery and distillery hopping.

General Admission tickets are $95* and include:
- A high-quality polycarbonate keep cup OR a Pop & Pour Stubby Hollder
- Entry to all festival venues
- Unlimited shuttle bus access
- Live entertainment (two acts per trail venue)

PERRICOOTA:
Elevate Your Festival Experience with One of Our Spectacular 2024 VIP Packages!
You asked for the VIP packages to make a comeback, and we didn't just listen—we've created something even more spectacular than ever before! Get ready for the return of the extremely popular VIP packages for 2024. Which one of these 3 incredible options will you choose?

VIP IN-STYLE - $195
57 tickets available
Experience the perfect blend of extra perks and fun with our VIP In-Style package. 

Start your day with a convenient bus collection:

• Echuca at 9:30am
• Moama at 9:45am

You'll be whisked away to the beautiful ‘Four Two Five’ for a Boozy Pre-Pop & Pour Brunch on the banks of the mighty Murray River. Indulge in two courses of delicious food and bottomless beverages from 10am to 11:45am, all while being serenaded by the soulful sounds of Lokki Acoustic. After brunch, join your fellow Pop & Pourers on the trail. But unlike them, you'll be equipped with 4 standard drink cards, which can be presented at any of the trail venues throughout the day.

Looking for something a little more?

GOLD CLASS VIP EXPERIENCE - $285
Limited to 48 tickets
Elevate your Pop & Pour Festival experience with the Gold Class VIP package, offering an exclusive blend of luxury and excitement. 

Begin your adventure with a convenient bus collection from:

• Echuca at 9:30am
• Moama at 9:45am

You'll be whisked away to the beautiful ‘Four Two Five’ for a Boozy Pre-Pop & Pour Brunch on the banks of the mighty Murray River. Enjoy two courses of delicious food and bottomless beverages from 10am to 11:45am, all while being serenaded by the soulful sounds of Lokki Acoustic.

Murray River Barge Cruise:
After brunch, embark on a serene Murray River barge cruise from Four Two Five to Cadell on the Murray. While on board, indulge in local wines and savor your very own charcuterie cup as you soak in the beautiful surroundings. From here, join your fellow Pop & Pourers with 4 standard drink cards in your pocket to present at any venue of your choice.

Boat Departure Times:

• 1st boat departs at 11:30am
• 2nd boat departs at 11:45am
• 3rd boat departs at 12:00pm
• 4th boat departs at 12:15pm

This Gold Class VIP package offers a unique and unforgettable way to experience the Pop & Pour Festival. With limited tickets available, secure your spot now and enjoy a day of luxury, delicious drinks, and exciting adventures!

The ULTIMATE Pop & Pour Festival VIP Experience
Platinum VIP Group of 9 $3000
Now, this is something truly extraordinary. Imagine being the envy of all your fellow Pop & Pourers with our Platinum VIP package, specially crafted for a group of 9. This is the ultimate way to experience the Pop & Pour Festival like never before.

Start your day with an early collection from:

• Echuca at 9:30am
• Moama at 9:45am

You'll be whisked away to the beautiful Four Two Five for a Pre-Pop & Pour Brunch on the banks of the mighty Murray River. Enjoy two courses of delicious food and bottomless beverages from 10am to 11:45am, all while being serenaded by the soulful sounds of Lokki Acoustic.

Your VIP Chariot Awaits: At midday, step into your very own dedicated horse and carriage, offering a Cinderella-style transport experience. This luxurious chariot waits for you at each venue, ensuring seamless and elegant transitions between Pop & Pour Trail venues. As you travel in style, enjoy a selection of local wines and charcuterie, waving to envious onlookers.

Serene Murray River Cruise: At 1:30pm, we will be waiting at Cadell on the Murray to take your group on a serene 30 minute Murray River barge cruise. While on board, indulge in local wines and soak up the atmosphere.

This Platinum VIP package promises an unparalleled festival experience, brimming with exclusive perks, lavish amenities, and unforgettable moments for you and your group of 9. Secure your spot now and elevate your festival experience to new heights!

Don't miss out on these incredible VIP opportunities—upgrade your General Admission ticket today and make your 2024 Pop & Pour Adventure truly unforgettable!

Less than one month’s notice means no refunds due to significant pre-event costs. However, you can resell your ticket and transfer it to a new buyer. If you know, well in advance, we will accept an email, medical certificate or otherwise and our team will review your request. You may not realise, we cough up a significant amount of moolah well in advance per ticket holder for you to have the BEST experience so we cannot just offer refunds simply because you changed your mind or found a ‘not so better’ offer!

**Sunshine Coast** Now that one is up to you! Your options are endless

**Perricoota:** An official afterparty will be held in Echuca. Details will be provided at the festival.

Unfortunately, this is a hard NO! To protect our venues and bus services, we cannot allow any open beverages or full glasses on the buses. Security personnel will ask you to empty your cup before boarding.

**Sunshine Coast Pop & Pour Festival:** Participants need to make their way to their first venue. With nine venues spread from the coast to the hinterland, choose the one closest to your home base. Plan your day to ensure you end at a venue near your starting point by 6pm, as buses will cease running at that time. You will need to arrange your own transportation home from there.

**Perricoota (Echuca Moama):** Starting locations are available in both Echuca and Moama. When booking your ticket, select your boarding location and the first venue you want to visit. If you prefer to make your own way to the first venue, visit a Ticket Exchange Desk on Friday night or Saturday morning for check-in. Remember to bring your keep cup and wristband, as replacements are not available. The trail features a curated selection of venues, including breweries, distilleries, and wineries, each offering a unique festival experience.

Shuttle buses will circulate continuously, stopping at each venue to unload and reload passengers. The frequency of stops depends on the efficiency of boarding and disembarking.

While there is limited parking available, the festival emphasizes using the provided bus system for safety and convenience. The Pop & Pour Festival celebrates tasting and enjoying, so leave the driving to us!

We have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for antisocial, harassment, intimidating, or aggressive behavior.
Such behavior will result in eviction from the festival.

- Alcohol (not purchased on the trail)
- Glass
- Non-empty or unsealed water bottles
- Skateboards, scooters, bicycles
- Fireworks, flares, weapons, laser pointers
- Animals (except authorized service animals)
- Illegal drugs and paraphernalia
- Flasks
- Eskies

- A great vibe and your tribe
- Your ticket (which will be sent to your email upon purchase)
- Sunscreen (Australian UV is strong despite the weather)
- Cash and cards for food and drink purchases (crowds can put pressure on WiFi)
- Weather-appropriate clothing (it can get hot, and hats and sunnies are great, but be prepared for rain with an umbrella and raincoat)
- Valid ID (passport, Australian Driver’s License, or Proof of Age Card)

Lost property will be collected and taken to the Bus Depot at the end of the day.
Contact info@popandpour.com.au for assistance.
Unclaimed items will be handed to the local police station one week after the event.

Unfortunately, this is a hard NO! To protect our venues and bus services, we cannot allow any open beverages or full glasses on the buses. Security personnel will ask you to empty your cup before boarding.

No ATMs will be available, so please bring enough cash and a bank card for the day.

No outside food or drinks are allowed. The festival is about showcasing local culinary skills, with venues offering delicious festival foods and beverages. Visit popandpour.com.au to check out each venue's offerings.

Yes, venues will cater to various dietary needs.
For specific or severe dietary requirements, please contact info@popandpour.com.au in advance.

Designated accessibility parking and bus services will be available.

Sunshine Coast buses are low to the ground for easy access.
For Perricoota, please provide your needs during ticket purchase for personalised assistance.

Applications will open soon. Follow our social media for updates.

For any additional questions, please email us at info@popandpour.com.au.

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit our ticket page