Branch Diary
- South Devon CAMRA Totnes Beer & Cider Festival 2025
Thursday 3 – Saturday 5 July 2025
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2025 marks the beginning of a new era when the Sunshine Beer & Cider Festival becomes the Totnes Beer & Cider Fest. As a result we have a new venue, the Civic Hall in Totnes and new dates, Thursday 3rd to Saturday 5th July 2025.
The Civic Hall is an ideal, large venue where we we will not be troubled by the weather, It also has disabled access, via a ramp from High Street, and disabled toilets, more details about the venue can be found here: https://www.totnestowncouncil.gov.uk/our-services/civic-hall/. South Devon CAMRA beer and cider festival will be held at Totnes Civic Hall, Market Square, Totnes, TQ9 5SF.
See https://southdevon.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=231333 for full details.
To recap: Totnes Beer & Cider Festival 2025 is on Thursday 3rd – Saturday 5th July 2025. The South Devon CAMRA beer and cider festival is on at Totnes Civic Hall, Market Square, Totnes, TQ9 5SF.
Let the train take the strain.
- Carew Arms Beer, Cider & Music Fest July 2025
Friday 25 – Sunday 27 July 2025
Carew Arms
The legendary Carew Arms Beer, Cider & Music Fest is on from Friday 25 – Sunday 27 July 2025
Inside or out? Summer has finally arrived… The Carew Arms is open from 9am everyday of the week for cooked breakfast, lunch menu and specials from 12 noon and dinner from 5:30pm. Early pint? Join us in the sun for happy hour from 4pm.
The Carew Arms is under new management and serving Black Bear Beers. See https://www.thecarewarms.co.uk/ and https://camra.org.uk/pubs/carew-arms-crowcombe-134238 for more details.
Ready to ditch the boring breakfast? The Carew Arms has you covered!
Join us from 09.00am to 11.00am for a cracking start to your day!
We've got it all, big hearty breakfasts, delicious vegetarian options, and lighter bites too!
Can't stay? No problem! All our breakfasts are available for takeaway – perfect for a quick fix at work!
- Taunton Fake Festival & Pub Crawl 2025
Saturday 26 July 2025
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Have a day out in Taunton visiting the great real ale pubs and dart in and out of the Fake Festival for some cracking tribute bands. Start off with breakfast in the Perkin Warbeck J D Wetherspoon pub for breakfast.
Pop into The Ale House and say hello to Fiona Johnson, our new Vice-Chair. See what the fuss is about in the Karsi. Craft beer and gin lounge Ninkasi specialises in selling on and off sales of craft beer sourced from local breweries and microbreweries, as well as nationwide and international beers. Checkout The Plough, a traditional treasure in Taunton.
Taunton Fake Festival 2024 is on Saturday 26th July 2025, 11:45AM-11:00PM. at Longrun Meadow, Longrun Lane, Taunton, TA1 5AU.
Bring your friends and party with us inside our famous giant marquee with large fast-serve licensed bar and outside entertainment, food traders and stalls!
Picture this: a summer's day with ya crew, beer in hand, singing and dancing to the roaring anthems of The Killers, the electrifying energy of Muse, timeless classics of Fleetwood Mac, gritty grunge of Nirvana, indie edge of Kasabian, and the fiery punk of Green Day. If that lights you up, join us as we make Taunton 2025 another legendary chapter in Fake Festival history! But grab your tix quick – you’ve sold-out every time! UPDATE [15 MAY]: due to unforeseen circumstances, our fabulous fake-band for BLINK-182 (Ultimate Blink-182) will now play instead of KASABIAN.
FAST SERVE LICENSED BAR - we run our own licensed bar inside the marquee, well-stocked with lager, cider, bitter, spirits, wines and soft drinks. The bar is large and fast-serving, we really take care of your drinks as we know how important they are to the experience.
DRINK TOKENS - tokens are available from the token desk to the side of the bar. Exchange tokens at the bar for 1 bar (alcoholic) drink or 2 soft drinks.
More info available on the Taunton 2024 website page: https://www.fakefestivals.co.uk/events/2024/Taunton.html
Not long now, it’s gonna be awesome.
- Great British Beer Festival 2025
Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 August 2025
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Where else could you visit 18 top-notch breweries from across Britain, all under one roof?
At the Great British Beer Festival 2025, we're bringing you an unrivalled selection of beers to the NEC Birmingham. You'll be able to discover a variety of brews from 7 exclusive brewery bars where you can also chat with the brewers and hear the stories behind their creations!
But that's not all, we've got 11 shared bars packed with a huge range of flavours to explore, so whether you're hunting for your new favourite pint or just fancy trying something a little different, we've got you covered. View all our breweries joining us in Birmingham, 5-9 August 2025.
https://greatbritishbeerfestival.co.uk/brewery-bars
Our shared bars showcase a collective of exceptional breweries, each bringing its distinct flavours to the festival. These shared bars offer an exciting atmosphere where you can sample a wide variety of beers, discover new favourites and appreciate the rich tapestry of Britain's brewing landscape - from South Wales to the East of England.
Don't miss out on the chance to experience these incredible brewery bars firsthand! Immerse yourself in bold, unique flavours and share the excitement with friends. Be part of the action, explore the best in British brewing and make unforgettable memories. Book now and secure your place: https://tckty.camra.org.uk/e/287/great-british-beer-festival-2025.
- Kilve Stock & Barrel 23/24 August 2025
Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 August 2025
Hood Arms
Join us on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August at Kilve Cricket Club for Kilve Stock & Barrel 2025. Dog-friendly Festival.
Just 10 weeks to go until the music returns to Kilve Cricket Club for the second year of Kilvestock & Barrel – and it’s shaping up to be even bigger and better!
This year, we’re proud to support local charities including Tropiquaria Zoo, Rusty Road 2 Recovery (Bridgwater-based – visit them on Facebook), and St Giles Animal Welfare, who will also be attending the event.
Alongside a fantastic line-up of bands – headlined by the iconic Doctor and the Medics – you’ll find an array of local food and drink stalls including just confirmed Kilve's own 'The Little Honesty Stall'
By attending you're not just having a great time – you're directly supporting small local businesses and helping our community thrive.
Camping is available, and well-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome – so bring the whole family, furry friends included!
Grab your tickets now via the link below and check out the full band line-up. Let’s make Kilvestock & Barrel 2025 one to remember – for a good cause, good times, and great local spirit!
https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/kilvestockbarrel2025