

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Meatstock Gippsland 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: MEATSTOCK TO FIRE UP GIPPSLAND 

Victoria, get ready to fire it up! Meatstock, Australia’s one-of-a-kind music and barbecue festival, is coming to the rolling hills of Gippsland, Victoria, in 2026. The ultimate weekend of "BBQ, Bands, and Bedlam" will take place on Friday, April 17th, and Saturday April 18th, 2026, promising an epic sensory overload of world-class barbecue and a star-studded country music line-up.

The Jack Daniel’s live stage will feature an unmissable lineup of international country superstars alongside some of Australia’s finest music talent. Friday kicks off with performances by Bryan Martin (USA) together with The Wolfe Brothers, Max Jackson, Rachael Fahim and Briana Dinsdale. Saturday features Morgan Evans, Chase Matthew (USA), Austin Williams (USA), Lane Pittman, Hayley Jensen, Denvah and Abbie Ferris.

BBQ, Battles, and Bedlam

Beyond iconic country music, Meatstock remains a true carnivore's dream, featuring everything fans love about the festival:

Heat Beads BBQ Wars: National and international teams will battle it out in the BBQ pit yard, vying for the title of best in their specific protein category.

Australian Butcher Wars: The razor-sharp skills of the nation’s top butchers will be on display in a fast-paced, meat-filled showdown.

PBR Bull Riding: Get ready for the toughest 8 seconds in sport! The high-adrenaline, nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat action of the Professional Bull Riders adds a dynamic element to the festival.

Action-Packed Entertainment: You don't want to miss the infamous Better Beer Dad Bod Contest, the Beard and Mo Wars, Arm Battles, and of course, the crowd-favourite Sausage Sizzle Throwdown.

Guests can also check out the extensive BBQ Expo to find everything they need for their at-home set-up, or for the most daring, get inked at the on-site tattoo station.

The Perfect Weekend Getaway

Accommodation is a breeze at Meatstock, with nearby hotels, local B&amp;Bs, or the option to camp on-site. Caravans, RVs, and traditional camping are all available at the venue, making it easy to stay close to the action.

Meatstock Gippsland 2026 is the ultimate celebration of barbecue culture and a must-attend event for music lovers and food enthusiasts across Victoria. It's an event you and your stomach won't want to miss! 

Tickets go on sale this Thursday at 10am. All ticket pricing and event information are available at www.meatstock.com.au. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Friday - Bryan Martin (USA), The Wolfe Brothers, Max Jackson, Rachael Fahim, Briana Dinsdale
Saturday - Morgan Evans, Chase Matthew (USA), Lane Pittman, Austin Williams (USA), Hayley Jensen, Denvah, Abbie Ferris

Event Details:
EVENT: Meatstock Gippsland 2026
DATE: 17-18 April, 2026
VENUE: Lardner Park, Gippsland, VIC
TICKET PRICE: Adult Friday pass starting at $78.50; adult Saturday pass starting at $96.50; adult Weekend pass starting at $159.50
WEBSITE: www.meatstock.com.au/gippsland

Meatstock is proudly supported by Jack Daniel's, Better Beer, Heat Beads, Traeger, Que Clun and Baw Baw Shire Council.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/drouin/meatstock-gippsland-2026/200029046411344
- **Event Categories**: festivals, country-music-festivals, trips-adventures, camping, business, contests, sports, music, exhibitions, entertainment, music-festivals, rodeo
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9909

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029046411344?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=drouin-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Drouin
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Lardner Park
- **lat**: -38.201477218629
- **long**: 145.86502444727
- **full address**: Lardner Park, Exploren, 155 Burnt Store Rd, Lardner VIC 3821, Australia, Drouin

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Bryan Martin (https://allevents.in/org/bryan-martin/14735774)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 am (+10:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Lardner Park, Exploren, 155 Burnt Store Rd, Lardner VIC 3821, Australia, Drouin
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bryan Martin
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, country-music-festivals, trips-adventures, camping, business, contests, sports, music, exhibitions, entertainment, music-festivals, rodeo
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Meatstock Gippsland 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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