2022 Calderdale Beer and Cider Festival

Halifax and Calderdale CAMRA are pleased to announce that Calderdale Beer and Cider Festival will return in 2022 after a two year absence.

22nd-24th September 2022

Why the elephant?

EVENT CONFIRMED

VENUE & ACCESSIBILITY

A unique, quirky and unusual venue in an historic industrial building with character

  • 7 minutes’ walk from the bus station
  • 12 minutes’ walk from the railway station
  • Wheelchair accessibility

DRINKS

  • Up to 60 beers (with approximately 20 served from wooden casks).
  • Over 40 breweries represented. Commissioned and new beers available.
  • Beers ordered from breweries only.
  • Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian beer options
  • 10 real ciders and perries; traditional and modern styles.
  • Viaduct bar with a range of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (including a gin bar)

FOOD
Hot and cold beer festival food available (at reasonable prices)
Restaurant dining in True North, which is included in the venue complex.

TICKETS
TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR

OPENING TIMES & ENTRY FEES

GLASS HIRE
£3 – Fully refundable on return of your glass (Oversized glasses with third, half and pint markings)

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME (including beer, cider and perry lists)
Available on entry free of charge

ENTERTAINMENT
Following repeated requests from customers not to provide entertainment, no entertainment will be provided. Our festival will offer a time to chat with friends and to meet new people whilst simultaneously drinking our excellent beers, ciders and perries.

Optional educational talks/activities provided on Saturday afternoon free of charge (details to be made available on the Halifax and Calderdale CAMRA website and social media pages when they are known)

WEBSITE
Updates and additional information will appear on this website. The beer, cider and perry list will be posted here approximately 10 days before the festival begins.

Download early festival flyer

STAFFING
We will initially approach Halifax and Calderdale CAMRA members to find out if they wish to volunteer and will then contact members from other branches who have volunteered on previous occasions. We were heavily overstaffed at our last festival in 2019 and therefore, at this time, it seems unlikely that we will require additional volunteers. Should additional volunteer opportunities become available, vacancies will be posted on our website.