WELCOME to the 29th East Anglia Beer & Cider Festival

FOOD, DRINK, LOTS OF FUN, MUSIC & MORE!

The Arc, Bury St Edmunds Wednesday 22ND – Saturday 25TH April 2020

This year once again enjoy our expanded format. We’re now offering a bigger venue and more beer, more cider, more bars and more seating and food stalls all combined with a big helping of FESTIVAL STYLE FUN!

For four days The Apex and Charter Square will host more than 200 real and key keg ales, 30 ciders, Festival Food and come alive with a Sound Stage and full entertainment programme. Organised by the West Suffolk branch of the Campaign for Real Ale.

Organised by the West Suffolk & Borders Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale.

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WHO ARE WE?

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WHERE TO FIND US

We’re in the centre of Bury St Edmunds at The Arc Shopping Centre, close by the Bus Station, Rail Station and town centre car parks, Come and join us for four days of Festival fun! Use SAT NAV postcode IP33 3FD or click here for directions and transport links

NEW FOR 2020!

FREE ENTERTAINMENT – MUSIC & MORE!
FESTIVAL FOOD
MORE BEERS, CIDER & BREWERY BARS
NEW! SIX REGIONAL SHOWCASES CHAMPIONING THE BEST REAL ALE FROM AROUND BRITIAN
NEW! ‘CHAMPION BEERS OF BRITAIN’ SHOWCASE BAR
NEW! A KEY KEG BAR SHOWCASING THE BEST FROM BRITAINS CRAFT BEER BREWERS
NEW! ‘ A GIN BAR’, plus our popular ‘PIMMS & PROSECCO’ BAR
NEW! ‘BREWING INDUSTRY GUESTS’ – an opportunity to chat with some of our brewing industry friends who’ll be lending a helping hand on the bar*
FAMILY FUN TIME with FREE CHILDRENS ENTERTAINMENT*
FREE DAYTIME SESSIONS*
CASH, CARD & CONTACTLESS ACCEPTED
A FULL ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME WITH SATURDAY ‘PARTY NIGHT’ – Details coming soon

CASH, CARD & CONTACTLESS ACCEPTED

WE’RE SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITIES AND GOOD CAUSES

The money we make helps our campaigning and, along with the generosity of our Sponsors and Advertisers, directly benefits numerous local charities and good causes; Once again our main charity partner is St Nicholas Hospice. Find out who is helping us make the difference and how you can help too.

HELP MAKE THE FUN HAPPEN

The festival is organised, staffed and run entirely by volunteers. We need over 150 volunteers who undertake a variety of tasks – cellar work to selling tickets, serving at the bar to washing glasses and much more in between – to make the magic happen. If you can spare a few hours then why not lend a helping hand? To find out more click here

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*Selected sessions only and limited availability. Tickets may be required.

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