Wyre Forest

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

Kidderminster Beer and Cider Festival 2024

Following on from last year's successful festival Wyre Forest CAMRA will again be hosting this popular event at the Kidderminster Harriers Supporters and Social Club on the 7th-9th November 2024 and we hope to see you and your friends then!

Ticket Information

Advance Sales (£1 discount) Here: KBCF 2024 Tickets (but entry also available on the door)

The Entry Package, purchased on the door, covers entry for all 3 days of the festival and is £15. This includes the admission fee of £2 for CAMRA members and £4 for the general public. The main part of your package comprises Drinks Tokens to be used at our cash-free bars, plus a £2 deposit for a festival glass. Unused drinks tokens and your glass deposit (should you not want to keep it) are refundable.

Rather than pay at the door, enjoy a £1 discount by buying in advance, making the admission fee £1 for CAMRA members and only £3 for the general public.
Designated drivers accompanying visitors and under age are permitted free entry and 2 complimentary non-alcoholic drinks.

KCBF Location

Kidderminster Harriers Supporters and Social Club (behind/beside Aggborough Stadium where Kidderminster Harriers FC play), Stadium Close, Kidderminster, DY10 1NB. Plenty of free parking for Festival visitors and a short walk from Kidderminster Railway Station. There is free overnight parking at the club for Festival visitors.

See Google Maps for location & directions
Also this map showing the walk from the station and nearby pubs. Click here: Festival Map with pubs plus walking directions to the Harriers social club.

And don't forget the dates: 7th-9th November 2024

2024 Volunteering is now Closed

A massive thanks to all those who have volunteered this year. If you wish to be involved with future events please do let us know at ku.gro.armac.tseroferyw@lavitsef

Festival Sponsors

A big thanks go to our festival sponsors for their generous support

Fownd Brewing Co. Logo
Garment Sponsor
Fownd Brewery
Kidderminster

Strike Card Sponsor
The Black Star
Kidderminster
Black Star Sponsors Logo
Sponsors Logo for the Bear & Wolf
Program Sponsor
The Bear & Wolf
Kidderminster


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Drinks Lists

We're pleased to share the drinks lists with you below. Please click on the links to download, or view them on our Facebook page. The green "V" beside the beer's name indicates that it's unfined and suitable for vegans. Also available are soft drinks and several zero-alcohol beers in bottles and cans.

Stay in Touch

We enjoy seeing old friends and making new ones at our Festivals, and other events through the year! If you want to be kept informed of progress and plans for the festival and other local CAMRA events:

  • Follow us on Facebook;
  • Drop in on (or bookmark) this website;
  • or Join CAMRA for monthly emails and branch meetings (among other benefits).

Opening Times 2024

Thu 7 Nov 2 - 10pm (CAMRA members preview 12 - 2pm)
Fri 8 Nov 12 - 11pm (Live music in the evening)
Sat 9 Nov 12 - 9pm (Or until the beer runs out)

Festival Highlights

  • An offer of over 40 interesting and unusual beers expertly chosen from nearby and farther afield. All beer styles will be there, from golden ales, rich and hoppy bitters, copper ales, full-flavoured IPAs culminating with dark mysterious porters and stouts. There will be beer styles to suit everyone and all tastes!
  • With a rich heritage in the area, we offer a selection of 15+ real ciders and perries from local producers displaying the marvellous range of flavours and styles being produced.

  • A Craft Spirits Bar, sponsored by Bewdley Spirits, it offers a selection of local craft gins and other spirits, with recommended mixers and garnish.
  • A Wine Bar offers a selection of speciality and local Wines.
  • Entertainment – Friday evenings are traditionally our live entertainment night, Kicking us off at 5:30pm is popular acoustic musician Jonny Allen. He'll be followed by The Dukes, serving up their popular selection of covers from the 60s to the 00s.
  • Designated Driver offer – free entry & 2 complimentary soft drinks for a driver bringing visitor(s) to the festival.
  • Hot food and cold snacks available.

If you have a comment or proposal for our festival, send an email to ku.gro.armac.tseroferyw@lavitsef or message our Facebook page.

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