Tuesday 27th - Saturday 31st May, 2008

Please bear a thought for our staff. This festival is organised and run on an entirely voluntary basis by branch members. No-one is being paid, and every member of staff is giving up their time to help out. Why not join CAMRA at the products & membership stand, and play a part in future festivals, branch meetings, brewery visits and socials?

CAMRA promotes responsible drinking

Soft drinks are free to drivers

PLEASE DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE

Beers

Provisional Beer List

Ciders & Perry

Cider list

Opening Times

Tuesday 27th May : 6pm - 11pm
Wednesday 28th May - Saturday 31st May : 12 Noon - 11pm

Finding Us

The Beer Festival will be held at the Colchester Arts Centre, just off Colchester High Street. The best way to find us is to look for 'Jumbo' the water tower!

For those who don't know, the Arts Centre is a beautiful deconsecrated church situated just off Head Street in the heart of the town centre. Apart from its historic connections (it played a major part in the Siege of Colchester, 1648, allegedly the source of the "Humpty Dumpty" nursery rhyme), it is in my view one of the best beer festival venues in the UK - and I've visited a few!

Entry Fees

Camra members free at all times on production on a valid membership card.

Tuesday 27th May : £2.50
Wednesday 28th May - Saturday 31st May: £1 until 6.30pm, £2.50 after 6.30pm
Glasses £2.50

Why not join Camra at the festival, entry fees will be refunded & you might get some free beer!

Food

Porky's Hog Roast in the Graveyard

Music

Tuesday: Scorchio

Wednesday: Quiet evening, no music

Thursday: Quiet evening, no music

Friday: Quiet evening, no music

Saturday: The Onion Band

An Appeal to all Members

Festivals do not run themselves. Months of planning and admin are needed, and we rely on volunteers to staff the festival. If you can help, even for a couple of hours, and especially during the quieter weekday afternoon/early evening sessions, please complete this Staffing Form (Word Doc or PDF) and return it to Alan Wareham. Please also read the Festival Health and Safety Policy - Word Doc or PDF