| April |
Brewery History Society AGM: varying locations. |
| May |
Tipplefair: Milton Keynes. A national collectors’ fair, which focuses solely on items relating to alcoholic drinks. |
| June-July |
Rebellion Brewery Open Weekend: Marlow, Bucks. Regular tours of the brewery. |
| July |
Usually on the first Tuesday evening in July, Weyermann's Maltings in Bamberg, Germany hold an "Oldtimer Meeting" which apart from a display of historical vehicles, includes beer brewed at the Maltings' own microbrewery, and an opportunity to explore the site. For confimation of dates, visit the Weyermann's Maltings web site and click on 'News and Events'. The web site also has a comprehensive history section in English. |
| September |
Faversham Hop Festival: In early September, the town of Faversham is home to the annual Faversham International Hop Festival. A traditional, fun festival set in the picturesque medieval town's square and surrounding streets, celebrating the olden days of hop picking in Kent. Travel in style on "The Spitfire" Hop Pickers steam trains! |
| September |
Heritage Open Days: Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors. Worth checking for breweries and brewing-related sites. |
| October |
Merchants Inn, Rugby: This corporate member of the BHS runs an annual beer festival at the end of October. |
| November |
The Scottish Brewing Archive holds an open day, which includes a tour of the archive, an exhibition, and a guest speaker. |
| December |
Ballard Brewery Open Day and Annual Charity Walk: First Sunday in December. Ballard's Brewery, The Old Sawmill, Nyewood, Hampshire. |
| December |
St Austell Brewery Celtic Beer Festival: see the St Austell web site and click Events. "Join the crowds in the vaults below St Austell Brewery for one of Cornwall's biggest and best parties of the year." |
| Various dates |
The Westerham Brewery holds several evening events each year, and an open day, including tours and tastings. The brewery is located at The National Trust's Grange Farm, in Crockham Hill, Kent. Go to the Westerham Brewery web site and click Upcoming Events. |
