Norwich and District CAMRA has announced the dates and venues for this year’s Norwich Beer Festival, in the wake of the normal venue’s ongoing refurbishment.
With The Halls not an option, the festival will take place in October and November in three parts:
- From 17th October: launch party and fringe festival
- 27th-29th October: main festival, part one, at The Waterfront
- 30th October-1st November: main festival, part two, in The Castle Quarter
The will be pubs and breweries fringe festival will take place from Friday, 17th October, to Sunday, 2nd November. A weekend launch party will take place from 17th to 19th October at Redwell Brewery and Taproom. Event timings and other details will be released soon.
All events will showcase a big selection of real ales, ciders, and foreign beers. The official 46th Norwich Beer Festival glass, featuring the legendary dragon and a unique colour festival logo, will be available to purchase at the Redwell launch, Waterfront, and Castle Social events, along with other festival merchandise.
All events will be free to CAMRA members, who can also pre-acquire afestival glass and drink tokens, also securing their entry at each event. CAMRA membership can be purchased online or at any of the four main events. Non-members will also be able to purchase entry tickets (some events will be free, including pub events), a festival glass, and tokens soon.
“We’re excited to share this experience with everyone!” said festival and fringe organiser Craig Harmer. “We’re looking forward to welcoming both new and regular festival-goers to what promises to be an exciting two weeks and a truly unique experience in the event’s history.”
Ian Stamp, chair of Norwich and District CAMRA, added: “The 46th Norwich Beer Festival promises a unique experience, where the very best of beers and ciders will be flowing.”
