The Victoria Inn Beer Festival, Roch - 27th - 28 July

The Cross Inn Beer Festival - 4th - 6th August

The Llwyngwair Manor Beer Festival - 11th August

The Great British Beer Festival, 7th - 11th August

The Swan, Little Haven, 10th - 12th August. 11 Real Ales & 8 Ciders

The Bluestone Brewery Beer Festival - 17th - 18th August

The Swansea Beer Festival - 24th - 26th August

The William Owen, Haverfordwest Beer Festival - 25th - 26th August

Haverhub Beer Festival, Haverfordwest 25th - 26th August

The Dale Beer and Cider Festival - 24th - 26th August

Bluestone Brewery Summer Events

Sat 23rd June - Annual Choir competition in aid of Air Ambulance

Sat 7th July - The Curveballs LIVE

Sat 28th July - Stand up comedy night

Sat 4th August - Greek themed night with 2 course meal & live band Limited tickets for this event due to catering - no tickets on the door

Fri 17th & Sat 18th August - BEER FESTIVAL

Sun 26th August - Our 'big gig' ... The CC Smugglers LIVE Tickets are already selling quickly for this one

Sat 8th September - End of Summer Blow out

13th Forever Bury Beer Festival

13th Forever Bury Beer Festival at Bury FC’s Social Club from May 10th – 12th

55 real ales & 15 ciders at just £2.50 a pint.

A continental Bottle Bar.

A Gin, Wine & Prosecco Bar.

Hot Food.

Live evening entertainment.

Normal Admission is £3. Concessions (all CAMRA members, OAP’s and Armed Services) £2

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The Llwyngwair Manor Beer Festival

Local beer & cider festival is a family affair

A brand-new festival of Welsh beers and ciders is set to open its doors at the beginning of September. Held in the grounds of the splendid Llwyngwair Manor, 1 mile from Newport, the festival promises to make a great day out for the whole family. For all beer and cider-lovers, there will be a fine selection of Welsh brews, including award-winning beers including ‘Cwtch’ from Tiny Rebel which recently won Gold in it’s class at the CAMRA National Beer Festival in London and ‘Dark Heart’ from nearby Mantle Brewery which won Speciality Beer at the SIBA awards. Local microbrewery Bluestone, located at nearby Cilgwyn, will be represented with “Summer Rocks”. There will also be local ciders to sample and a barbecue to provide solid as well as liquid sustenance. Llwyngwair Manor is being assisted in holding their first-ever beer & cider festival by the Pembrokeshire branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale).

Younger family members can look forward to being entranced by magician and children’s entertainer David Hitchcott. And to ensure the day goes swingingly, the organizers have provided musical accompaniment. Singer Laurence Lewis will entertain during the afternoon, while from 7pm The Collective will put everyone in foot-tapping mood.

Historic Llwyngwair Manor is set in 55 acres of parkland with magnificent views of the Preseli Mountains and the famous peak of Carn Ingli. A perfect location for taking a break from all the activities and enjoying a woodland walk along the picturesque River Nevern. If the Indian Summer should fail to materialize in September, the festival will be held indoors in the Function Room. So fun for all the family is guaranteed, whatever the weather.

Date: Saturday 2 September 12 noon till 9 pm

Location: Llwyngwair Manor, A487 Fishguard to Cardigan road, 1 mile north of Newport

The Griffin Inn Beer Festival, Dale

The Cross Inn Beer Festival

From 5pm each day.

Tiny Rebel Brewery Tour

21st October 2017 Tour commences at 1.30, costs £15 and lasts for 1.5 hours. Max 15 people. Train to Newport for refreshment then walk or share taxis to the brewery. Reserve your place with Nick ku.oc.liamtoh@eulb_ybgur (note underscore between rugby and blue).

Two more festivals for your diary

Two more festivals for your diary

Fforest Beer Fest, Cardigan

From the riverside location at the heart of Cardigan town, the Pizzatipi Beerfest will be celebrating the best craft brewers in Wales for the third year in a row. The best beers together with great food, roaring fires & fantastic live music.

For the brewery list and details See: https://www.pizzatipi.co.uk/events/2017/6/23/cardigan-beer-festival

Bluestone Beer & Music Festival

The 'Bont is Best'

On the May Day bank holiday weekend, a North Pembrokeshire pub will be marking a landmark achievement with a 3-day Beer and Cider Festival.

The Bridge End Inn at Llanychaer has just been awarded the title Pembrokeshire Pub of the Year 2017 by CAMRA. Members voted by online ballot and it was “The Bont” which received the most votes out of nearly 300 pubs in the county. Understandably, landlord Tom Healy felt that winning this distinction should be celebrated, and what better way than with a festival.

From Saturday 29 April to Monday 1 May (12 noon to 11pm each day), The Bont will be serving up a fine selection of Welsh and National ales and local ciders, with Pembrokeshire’s own breweries also featuring.There is sure to be something for every taste on offer, from light summer beers through to rich, dark sit-by-the-fire winter ales. Food will also be available all weekend.

Llanychaer is 2 miles from Fishguard. Fishguard Taxis, including a 6-seater, will be on hand (07442 496017) or for larger parties, a mini-bus is available (07506 268084). Off-street parking will be available for anyone arriving under their own steam. For those coming from further afield, the Bridge Farm campsite offers the ideal base right on the doorstep.

Of course, for a break from sampling fine beers and ciders, the location is perfect for enjoying scenic walks along the picturesque Gwaun River or, for the more adventurous, scaling the heights of the nearby Preseli Hills.

On Saturday 29 April at 2pm, Pembrokeshire CAMRA will officially present the Pub of the Year award to the deserving winner. A local CAMRA spokesperson said, “These days we are not just about beer and cider, but are actively campaigning to preserve our locals as valuable community assets and amenities”.

It is good news that a local North Pembrokeshire pub which at one time incorporated the local smithy and with a history stretching back to the 1800s has received recognition for providing an excellent service to locals and visitors alike.

The Bridge End Inn, Llanychaer Beer Festival, 29th April - 1st May

Pembrokeshire CAMRA "Pub of the Year" presentation on Saturday 29th April at 2.00pm. Beer Festival runs from Saturday 29th April until Monday 1st May from 12 noon until 11.00pm each day.

William Owen Beer Festival 22nd March - 2nd April 2017

Pembroke Dock Beer Festival 31st March and 1st April

2017 will see the 3rd Pembroke Dock Beer Festival in the Pater Hall. Friday evening and Saturday day and evening. Live music both nights. With a minimum of 15 real ales, as well as ciders, local wines, and a full bar provided by the Pater Hall. Organised by Pembroke Dock Town Team - all proceeds will be used for community projects and events.

Fancy Something Different?

Kanda Bongo Man at Bluestone Brewery

Kanda Bongo Man, the undisputed King of Congolese Soukus Music and his band, Kasi Masai are coming to the Bluestone Brewery on Sunday 27th August. Tickets can be booked on: https://www.bluestonebrewing.co.uk/product/kanda-bongo-man/

Bristol Beer Festival

The twentieth annual CAMRA Bristol Beer Festival will run from Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th March 2017 at Brunel’s Old Station, Temple Meads, Bristol. There will be a carefully chosen selection of around 140 different real ales on sale over the course of the festival as well as a good range of cider and perry. There will also be a variety of food available at all sessions. The Thursday evening session proved very popular at the 2016 Bristol Beer Festival and so for 2017 they are going to open a bit earlier at 6:30pm, the same as for the Friday and Saturday evenings.

Winter Ales Festival

24th - 25th February. St. Andrews & Blackfriars Hall, St Andrews Hall Plain, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 1AU

The William Owen Beer Festival

Tenby Beer Festival

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Cheshire Beer Festival 2016, Branch Outing

Just to get you in the mood for our own festival the following weekend, why not pop along to the Milford Round Table Beer Festival at Milford Marina on the 23rd July. There will be 12 real ales from Pembrokeshire, Wales and beyond plus a selection of Gethin's cider and cocktails. CAMRA members are invited to help if they wish. This would be a great opportunity to promote or own event and sample great beers at the same time!

July 9th, Kasai Masai, African band, Bluestone Brewery.

29th - 31st July THE 1st PEMBROKE BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL At The Town Hall, Pembroke. 25 ales from local, regional and national breweries including some award winners + ciders and wines.

9-13 August Great British Beer Festival 2016 Olympia, London

The Bluestone Brewery Beer Festival will take place at the brewery over two days on the 13th and 14th of August 2016. They are hoping that it's going to be a great event with lots of people getting involved. There will be caterers, live music both days and a varied selection of beer from across the country.

Thurs 25th - Sat 27th August. Swansea Bay Beer & Cider Fest. Brangwyn Hall, St Helen's Road, Swansea SA1 4PE

28th August, Merry Hell, folk rock band, Bluestone Brewery.

4th & 5th November, Tenby Round Table Beer Festival, De Valance Pavillion, Tenby