26th South Downs Beer & Cider Festival 2024

Welcome to the 26th CAMRA South Downs Beer & Cider Festival, at the Corn Exchange.

We hope you enjoy your session with us, the team have sought out 70+ live beers together with a selection of real ciders, perries and specialty ciders (cider with additional fruit!)

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.

The Membership Stand 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.

TICKETS

On-line tickets now available to order.

In addition to On-Line ordering, tickets will also available in early May from:

In person:

Harveys Brewery Shop, Brewers Arms & Gardener’s Arms, Lewes; Evening Star, Brighton

There will be no refunds for unused tickets

There may be a limited number of tickets available on the door; please check the B&SD website for details.

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/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.