26th South Downs Beer & Cider Festival 2024
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the 26th CAMRA South Downs Beer & Cider Festival, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of CAMRA Brighton & South Downs Branch, at the Corn Exchange. We hope you will enjoy your session with us
The team have sought out 70 cask beers together with a selection of real ciders, perries and speciality ciders (cider with additional fruit!).
In addition, we will have a selection of membrane keg live beers from local breweries.
If you are new to CAMRA we are not just about promoting real ale and cider but campaigning for consumer rights; be this keeping pubs open as these are the best place to drink real ale and cider; but also on taxation, which affects the price of your drink.
TICKET DETAILS
See poster below for Sessions and Ticket Prices.
Tickets are still available at Harvey's Shop, the Brewers Arms, the Gardener's Arms in Lewes and the Evening Star in Brighton
SALES OF ONLINE TICKETS HAVE NOW FINISHED
Tickets available for purchase on the door.
Friday AM Session - 20
Friday PM Session - 10
Saturday Session - 25
BEER LIST & TASTING NOTES
CIDER LIST & TASTING NOTES
Cider & Perry Tasting Notes 2024
CAMRA MEMBERSHIP STAND
This is in the main hall. The staff will be happy to explain the many benefits of CAMRA membership; and will be even happier to sign you up!
If you are already a member, or join on the day, this is where you can pick up your £5 worth of tokens on production of a valid membership card.
CAMRA and other Merchandise, bottled water, crisps, nuts and other snacks may also be purchased here for cash/card only, Tokens will not be accepted.
CATERING
Food, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will be available.
Hot and cold drinks, including tea and coffee will also be available.
No tokens, please, only cash or cards will be accepted here.
A separate queue may be in operation for our volunteer staff. This enables them to get back to the bar to serve you. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.
TOKENS
Beer, Cider and Perry can only be purchased using tokens; Tokens sheets can be purchased at the Tokens area in the main hall.
Unused tokens can be refunded for cash up until “TIME” is called at the end of each Session.
PAYMENT
Payments for tokens may be made by cash or using Debit/Credit Cards, Visa or Mastercard only, either contactless or by chip and PIN, up to a limit of £50; payment for all other items is by cash.
FACILITIES
Disabled toilets; the toilets adjacent to the entrance hall are accessible.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO-ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IS PERMITTED; THIS INCLUDES BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN.
DOGS WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED IF KEPT QUIET AND ON A LEAD AT ALL TIMES
FESTIVAL CHARITY
We are proud to have as our festival charity this year Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
The easiest way to give is to place any unused tokens in the collecting box near the exit; we will remit the value of these donations in full to the Charity, or you can choose the traditional way with donations in collection boxes
STAFFING
The Staffing form for Volunteers is available for download here SDBF 2024Staffing Form
FESTIVAL POSTER
