Cambridge & District Branch of CAMRA's Cambridge Beer Festivals

Welcome to the Cambridge & District Branch of CAMRA's Beer Festivals Web site. Cambridge & District Branch CAMRA currently organises three beer festivals every year.

The current beer festival is The 40th Cambridge Beer Festival,
now open until the 25th May 2013, Jesus Green, Cambridge

There is still time to volunteer, fill in The Volunteer Form, or when the festival is open, come and see us.

Cambridge Beer Festival

The Cambridge Beer Festival was first held in 1974. This festival is the branch's largest and its main beer festival. During its long run, the festival has had several homes but since 2001 has been held on Jesus Green in late May. The festival is the United Kingdom's longest running CAMRA beer festival and currently the second largest regional beer festival. The festival features a wide range of local and national beers of all styles, as well as cider, perry, mead, wine and bottled & draught beers from around the world. The festival is also famous for its CAMRA Cheese Counter, where a very wide range of fine cheeses, together with locally produced bread, pork pies, ham and other savoury items are available.

Cambridge Winter Ale Festival

After a brief outing in 1986, the winter ale festival started it's current run in 1997. This festival is the branch's second largest beer festival, generally held in late January at the University Social Club, Mill Lane. The festival features a range of local and national beers, with an emphasis on traditional winter beers, plus locally produced ciders and a selection of bottled beers from around the world.

Cambridge Octoberfest

The Cambridge Octoberfest was first held in 2007. The branch's smallest beer festival, has been held every year so far in October at the University Social Club, Mill Lane. The festival emphasis is on European beers and aims to have all the Munich Oktoberfest beers available. Local brewers provide both traditional English and European style beers, plus some locally produced Ciders.

Volunteering

All of the festivals are organised and run buy unpaid volunteers. We are always looking for volunteers, old and new, to join us. As a volunteer you get cheap beer and free food. If you'd like to help out, whether just for a few hours one evening or throughout a Festival, you will be made most welcome. Don't worry about needing experience, as training will be given and we have a wide range of jobs available. You can volunteer for the upcoming festivals online. We look forward to welcoming you as a volunteer.