Burton Beer and Cider Festival
26March
Live music and more than 130 beers, around 30 ciders and perries and a selection of fruit wine, will make the weekend before Easter go with a swing. Musical acts include The Detroit’s, A Motown and Soul band from Burton, and Remedy a classic rock band from the Black Country upon Trent
Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre
May
More than 250 real ales along with ciders, perries, craft keg, world beers and lots of food to try this festival promises to be as good as ever. It is held at Barrow Hill, Britain’s last surviving working Roundhouse, and train rides are available, pulled by either a steam or diesel locomotive from ‘Roundhouse Halt’, a purpose-built platform.
June
The event is spread across around 18 venues across Barlow, Bradway, Dronfield, Hundall, Coal Aston, Totley Rise and Apperknowle, which are linked by a free bus service. You can hop between each venue to experience the different atmosphere, drinks, food and entertainment each has to offer.
Derby City Charter Beer Festival
July 2015
With more than 33,000 pints drunk last year, this festival in the centre of Derby is a popular and busy one! As well as lots of real ale there is live music, and last year music act No way to Norway from Derby’s twin city of Osnabrück headlined.
August
Our three day festival runs in August, showcasing the very best UK Breweries, a range of outstanding Street Food, Live Music and Entertainment in the breathtakingly beautiful surroundings of the Peak District.
8-10 October
Held at the town hall in this old market town on the southern edge of the Peak District, there will be around 50 ales and 10 Ciders, to try plus live music on Friday and Saturday.
October
Enjoy more than 20 locally brewed beers and ciders as well as 100 indoor and outdoor stalls showcasing producers from around the Peak District at this celebration of locally produced food, and arts and crafts.