HOW TO BOOK
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In the month of October, you can secure your spot for GABS 2026 by paying a non-refundable 50% deposit and enjoy the added benefit of the 2025 price. The balance of your stand will be due at the end of February 2026 and will be invoiced directly. Any stands purchased after the end of October will be charged at the 2026 rates and will require 100% payment upfront.
Traditionally, our exhibitor stands sell out quickly and we anticipate strong demand for 2026.
Once you’ve completed your registration, the GABS team will be in touch with confirmation. Key dates and deadlines will be sent in DECEMBER. Exhibitor operations kits will be sent EARLY 2026.
If all stands are sold out, please “purchase” a waiting list option via the BUY NOW button and select the city and stand type you are interested in. We’ll contact those on the waiting list from the first in, should any stands become available.
STAND DETAILS
All rates are in $AUD, excluding GST.
Booking fees apply.
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Corner – back wall + 1 x 3m side wall
Site Only – no walls to accommodate custom build
All setup, service, features and activations must be contained within your contracted footprint. Absolutely nothing is permitted to intrude upon aisles and / or surrounding stands.
STAND INClUSIONS
- 2.4m high walling
- Carpet tile flooring for the footprint of your stand
- 1 arm light per 3 metres
- 1 x 10 amp power point per 3m site
- 1 x stainless steel trestle table. Additional available at cost to exhibitor ($60ea).
- 1 x POS terminal for a 3x3m site. 2 x POS terminals for larger stands. Additional terminals can be requested at cost to the exhibitor ($60)
- 1 x 60L tub for packaged beer or cider (if requested). Additional available at cost to exhibitor ($10ea).
- 2x 5kg bags of complimentary ice. Additional available at cost to exhibitor ($5ea).
- 1 x 10L cask of water. Additional available at cost to exhibitor ($12ea).
- 1 x sleeve 285mL cups for testing taps.
- Supply of 100mL plastic single-use taster cups.
- 6 crew tickets per day per 3x3m stand or 10 crew tickets per day for larger stands. Variations may apply to partnership arrangements.
- Access to discounted GA festival tickets
- Dedicated marketing and support
- Acceptance and management of stock in an ambient storage area.
- Dedicated live support channel for security, cleaning, restocking, tap system support, +more via online Festival Network (WhatsApp)
- BOH runners to restock beverage, ice, water + cups
- Site set up and pack down – The GABS team will set up the stand inclusions as above, but it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to set up their own equipment, decorations and so on. A schedule will be provided with access times.
- Additional furniture & features – You will be able to book through our new exhibitor portal, any special requirements such as additional furniture, power, equipment, lights or infrastructure for your stand.
- Tap systems – GABS Exhibitors who want to offer tap beers must provide all equipment necessary for their own tap system. Please ensure your tap system flow rate is suitable for pouring into 100ml tasting cups. If you do not own your own system, GABS has a limited stock of bar setups for hire. You can book this via the exhibitor portal or you can refer to other preferred suppliers.
- Stock Logistics – Exhibitors are responsible for booking transport of stock with their preferred provider, ensuring delivery is compliant with venue access times. ALL stock must be clearly labelled for move in / out. GABS will accept and manage stock onsite on your behalf, however due to volume of kegs received we will not be liable for lost or missing kegs.
- Sufficient product – Expected numbers are for each city are indicated on the Trade Hub, subject to increase as regulations allow.
- Permits & Paperwork – Various permits, licences and information is required for compliance and festival operations. Further information will be provided via the exhibitor portal.
- Product & Pricing – A complete product list detailing name, type and ABV of beverage for promotion and pricing for upload to POS system. Exhibitors are responsible for their own menu boards.
- Operational Plans – Arrangements for site deliveries, operations and order requirements. Delivery/collection of hire items and / or stock to site within scheduled time frames.
- Crew Management – Knowledgeable and engaging crew in sufficient quantities to keep up with demand. Stands serving alcohol must supply valid copies of ALL crew RSA’s compliant with the relevant state’s legislation. Strictly 18+
- Safety Compliance – Exhibitor crew to provide own hi-vis for Bump In / Bump Out. Venue will not be accessible without hi-vis clothing and/or vest and closed-toe shoes during this period. A safety induction may be required prior to access.