Open Day at Stone & Wood

THE ANNUAL Stone & Wood Murbah Open Day returns this weekend, on Saturday, August 3, from 11 am to celebrate community connection and a decade of boutique brews.

The popular event is a family affair and a celebration of the Northern Rivers region.

The program features local musicians, local food purveyors, market stalls and craft beer directly from the source. Entertainment includes live performers Mt Warning, Dan Hannaford, and Yazmindi, with DJ Ashton bringing the smooth groove vinyl lounge vibes. Local legend Shorty Brown has the kids in hand with entertaining big bubbles, magic, silly games, and face painting.

Food options abound with Byron Bay Pretzels, artisan pizza from Gunter’s Flammkuchen, The Kranski Sisters, The BBQ Roadshow and the indefatigable Lions Club on the tongs at the sausage sizzle.

Market stalls will feature vintage apparel, swimwear, bags, handmade jams, jellies, chutneys, skincare and more.

The day also offers locals and brew lovers from near and far the chance to enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes experience, with guided tours running throughout the day offering exclusive insight into the brewing and packaging process.

As in previous years, profits this year will go towards raising funds for Wedgetail Retreat, which provides free palliative care to the Northern Rivers community. The service is the only adult community hospice in NSW and is not funded by NSW Health.

Wedgetail relies on the support of its community to raise funds through community support, op shops, and events such as the Murbah Open Day to provide dignified end-of-life care.

The brewery has donated $2.1M since 2018 through its not-for-profit arm, the Ingrained Foundation, an extension of the company’s community program that supports grassroots, environmental, and social charities in the region. Donations are directed to grassroots charities that are making meaningful change.

Organisers promise a festive day of community connection, beer, and good vibes, with something to offer everyone.

Skin Check Champions will be offering free skin checks onsite. Entry is via gold coin donation.

Regular bus transfers will be available to and from locations around Murwillumbah and Tweed for $5 each way.

Bus route and pick up/drop off times are on the website, and bookings are essential at stoneandwood.com.au