Welcome

Welcome to the website of the 2008 Kent Beer Festival.   This three day event is the second oldest Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) beer festival in England.  It is organised and staffed by CAMRA members.

“Beer on the farm” is the unofficial motto of the Kent Beer Festival, which is held in a large barn on a working farm just outside the city of Canterbury. 

Kent has a rich brewing heritage and you’ll find beers from all ten Kent breweries grouped together on the left-hand side of the barn.  Other British beers are on offer at the other two bars.  As well as real ale, the Kent Beer Festival also sells real cider and a wide range of mainly bottled foreign beers.

Please note that entrance to the Friday night session will be by advance ticket only. These will go on sale in June – see here for details of ticket outlets. The other sessions are free to card-carrying CAMRA members so why not join CAMRA now and save yourself the entrance fee!

I hope you enjoy the Festival and discover a beer or two you want to seek out in future.

Gill Keay
Kent Beer Festival Organiser