There will be 80 different beers on sale when the South Downs Beer and Cider Festival returns to Lewes Town Hall on June 21 and 22.
There will also be a selection of ciders and perries available, plus hot and cold food with veggie options, and soft and hot drinks. There are full disabled facilities. The charity this year will be the Bevern Trust, based in Barcombe.
Tickets for the popular Friday night and Saturday lunchtime sessions always sell very quickly, so early purchase is advised. The festival will be open on Friday lunchtime from 11am to 3pm; on Friday evening from 5pm to 10.30pm; and on Saturday from 11am to 6pm, after which there will be free entry on the door until the beer runs out or 8pm, whichever is earlier. Admission will be by advance ticket only and there will be no refund for unsold tickets for any reason.
Tickets are on sale now and cost: Friday lunchtime £5; Friday night £7; and Saturday lunchtime £5. Included in the price is a free festival glass and a programme. Beer tokens to card carrying CAMRA members, for two free halves, will be available at the membership stand, but not after 6pm on Saturday.
Postal sales applications should be addressed to South Downs Beer & Cider Festival, 139 Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3ES. State which session tickets are required and enclose a stamped addressed envelope — no SAE, no tickets. Make cheques payable to Brighton & South Downs CAMRA.
The following outlets are also selling tickets: Evening Star, Brighton; Harvey’s Brewery Shop, Gardeners Arms, and Brewers Arms, Lewes.
For further information, visit the Brighton and South Downs CAMRA website
