A total of 52 breweries from 17 countries will pour 350 different beer labels over two days, as the Hoppy October Street Fest returns for its 11th consecutive year on 10 and 11 October. Organised by Moondog's Bar & Grill and RabbitHop.cy, the event bills itself as the festival with the largest variety of beer on the island. Entry is free.
Craft breweries in focus
This year's line-up brings together 30 craft breweries and 22 internationally recognised commercial breweries. According to the organisers, many of the craft breweries will be presented in Cyprus for the first time, introducing new flavours and different schools of brewing.
The organisers describe the festival as a celebration of one of humanity's most popular and oldest alcoholic beverages.
Saturday programme
The festival opens at 16:00 on Saturday 10 October with a live link from Super Sport 104. The Kyrenia Youth Philharmonic performs at 16:15, followed by Moondog's Radio at 18:00. Funked Up Project takes the stage at 20:00, and the Sakis Dovolis Trio closes the evening at 21:00.
Sunday programme
On Sunday 11 October, Moondog's Radio returns at 16:00. An arm wrestling competition follows at 18:00 and an air guitar competition at 19:00. The Boots feat. Jo perform at 20:00.
Games and competitions
Live music and DJs run throughout the weekend, alongside games and competitions with beer prizes. Visitors can take part in the air guitar competition, beer bong, the hanging bar and other games, with prizes on offer.
The kitchen of Moondog's Bar & Grill will serve a street food menu created specifically for the festival.
Opening hours and location
The festival takes place in the car park opposite Moondog's Bar & Grill. It is open from 16:00 to midnight on Saturday and from 16:00 to 23:00 on Sunday.
