Tuesday 31st May - Saturday 4th June, 2011
Welcome to the 26th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival.
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
Download Festival Poster
Beers
The Beer List has been moved to it's own page and you can Download a Beer & Cider List from here
Opening Times & Entry Fees
Open 6pm Tuesday, 12noon - 11pm Daily
(Members preview Monday 7.30pm - 10pm. To be confirmed)
Admission Free until 3pm, £2.50 thereafter
(Note - This is a change from previous festivals)
Camra members free at all times on production on a valid membership card.
Why not join Camra at the festival, entry fees will be refunded & you might get some free beer!
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).
Food
Hog Roast
Ken, The Curry Man
Music
Tuesday Evening - Jazmine Ava Band
Saturday Evening - Surfquake
Charities
MacMillian Cancer Trust
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 (PDF - Word RTF) and return it to our Staffing Officer.
All staff are required to be aware of the Festival Safety Policy (PDF - Word Doc) and the CAMRA Volunteers Handbook (PDF 1.7mb)