The 24th Qingdao International Beer Festival will be held in Laoshan District, Qingdao, from Aug 16 to 31, according to the Information Office of Qingdao Municipal Government.

The beer festival will be held at the Beer Castle of Century Plaza in Laoshan District and consist of five parts: opening ceremony, beer drinking, recreational activities, beer carnival and activities at Jin’an Beer Plaza.

With an area of 200,000 square meters, the Beer Castle has four sections: Qingdao Beer Fever Square, International Beer Brand Square, Beer Leisure Square and Carnival Land. Visitors can enter Jin’an Beer Plaza for free during the beer festival.

Qingdao International Beer Festival integrates tourism, culture, sports, business and trade. After 16 years, the festival has become a well-known brand name and enjoys a wide reputation both nationally and internationally. The festival has various activities such as Beer Carnival games, beer tasting, drinking contests as well as merchandise stalls for different breweries.