BORDER pubs and clubs are getting on board for drought-stricken farmers this weekend.
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About 20 venues in Albury-Wodonga and the North East are among 1000 nationwide to sign up for Let it Pour.
Great Northern Brewing Company is donating 1000 kegs to venues across NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory for the Let it Pour fundraising events this weekend.
All proceeds raised from the 1000 kegs will go to farmers’ drought relief.
Star Hotel Albury hotelier Ron Nairne said he did not hesitate to support it.
“We are really proud to take part in Let it Pour; we’re getting an enormous reaction from locals keen to support the event,” he said.
“I haven’t come across one patron not moved by the plight of our farmers right now.
“I don’t think we’ll have any hassle convincing our customers to get right behind Let it Pour this weekend and buy a beer for a bushie.”
Great Northern general manager Mick McKeown said the brewer expected to raise more than $1 million – including a $250,000 cash donation – for drought relief.
“Venues in Albury-Wodonga have been very quick to sign up to help,” he said.
“It’s the Australian way to help a mate when things are tough and 1000 pubs and clubs across Australia are committing to help our farming mates through a very trying time.
“Rather than just having a beer with a mate, this weekend we’re asking Great Northern drinkers to have a beer for a mate too.
“Regional Australia has supported Great Northern since day one and this weekend it’s time for us to help give back.”
Let it Pour events will be held across the weekend, with venues doing what they can to support the cause and get people through the door.
“Pubs are booking bands, hosting karaoke and even putting the proceeds of the Saturday afternoon meat tray towards drought relief,” Mr McKeown said.
“As well as raising funds for farmers, Let it Pour is bringing farmers and communities together to share a beer and enjoy each other’s company.
“It’s really important at this difficult time for friends and communities to come together.”
Scores of Border hotels and eateries continue to support Parma for a Farmer, which donates $1 from every chicken parmigiana to the Buy a Bale campaign this month.
Gerogery Hotel is donating $7 from each full parmigiana sold this month. It had raised $1036 to Thursday.
All proceeds from the 1000 Great Northern kegs would be given to the Drought Relief Fund, which was administered by Rotary Australia.
To find Let it Pour events, visit letitpour.com.au.