Roger Protz coming to Steel City 45
- Respected veteran beer writer Roger Protz is coming to Sheffield’s Steel City Beer & Cider Festival this year on the opening night to celebrate his new book “IPA – A Legend in our time”. His book will be available to buy on our CAMRA book stall at the festival and there will be meet the … Continue reading Roger Protz coming to Steel City 45
Steel City Beer Festival – 1975 to the present day
- As we near the 2019 Steel City Beer & Cider Festival, it seems like the 500th edition of Beer Matters is a good opportunity to look back over the festival’s history. 1975 – 2018 The first festival was a single day affair, held in September 1975 at Sheffield University’s Tapton Hall of Residence and featured … Continue reading Steel City Beer Festival – 1975 to the present day
Limited edition Steel City Beer & Cider Festival 2019 beer mats
- The limited edition set of 12 Beermats advertises the 45th.Annual Steel City Beer Festival (SCBF45). On one side of each mat is the SCBF45 logo, with the reverse printed for the sponsor. The logo-side, when arranged, gives a large image of the festival poster. The image is based on a 1979/82 TV series which was … Continue reading Limited edition Steel City Beer & Cider Festival 2019 beer mats
Dronfield beer festival report
- A number of Sheffield members helped out at the inaugral Dronfield CAMRA beer & cider festival alongside Dronfield and Chesterfield folk. The festival featured around 40 real ales and a dozen ciders on the CAMRA bars plus craft keg, food and entertainment. The venue was the Pioneer Club, spread across the concert hall, back room, … Continue reading Dronfield beer festival report
Sheffield’s 45th Steel City Beer & Cider Festival
- We’re pleased to be able to announce details of our 45th annual beer & cider festival which will take place from 16th to 19th October, again at the atmospheric Kelham Island Museum across the Victorian Courtyard, Brearley Room, Millowners Arms, Marquee and Upper Gallery. The festival will feature a range of over 250 beers including … Continue reading Sheffield’s 45th Steel City Beer & Cider Festival
Below is a guide to beer festivals in or near Sheffield that we are aware of over the coming weeks. While we believe the information is correct, we advise checking with the venue/organisers before making any special journeys.
CAMRA festival listings can also be found on the national CAMRA events page and commercial festivals on aletalk.
York
Wed 18 – Sat 21 Sep
The annual beer and cider festival from York CAMRA, held as always at the Knavesmire racecourse. Huge range of 400 beers and 100 ciders.
Doncaster Brewery Tap Oktoberfest
Thu 19 – Sun 22 Sep
The annual event at the brewery tap featuring around 30+ beers across cask, keg and bottle plus cider and sausages.
Old Hall & Paper Mill Inn (Whitehough)
Fri 20 – Sun 22 Sep
The annual beer festival held at the Old Hall Inn and its neighbour the Paper Mill Inn, located in the small village of Whitehough, a short walk from Chinley which has a station on the Sheffield-Manchester line. The festival features up to 200 beers and ciders across multiple bars along with music and a BBQ.
Amber Valley
Thu 26 – Sat 28 Sep
Amber Valley CAMRA beer & cider festival takes place in Belper’s Strutt Centre on Derby Road, a characterful former school building with beer, cider, music and food across a variety of rooms and areas.
Brunswick, Derby
Wed 2 – Sat 5 Oct
This classic brew pub near Derby railway station hosts its regular beer festival with a pop up bar providing lots of additional beer choices. Regular fast trains run from Sheffield to Derby.