Welcome to the Stratford-upon-Avon Beer and Cider

Festival Website 2009

15th – 17th May at Stratford Racecourse

The 3rd Stratford Festival will soon be here and will be better than ever. We have on offer more than 50 Beers from local breweries and some of the smaller regional and local concerns around the country and specially selected ciders and parries.

With side stalls, traditional pub games, song and entertainment, we aim to provide something more than an interesting drinking experience. Whether you're an established real ale drinker or someone who has never tried it before, we guarantee you a warm welcome and a good time.

The racecourse is well signposted from Stratford town centre, about 25 minutes walk or a five minute taxi ride from the railway station. There will be ample parking on site for those driving (see map) and camping available on site for those who wish to stay.

A mini-bus shuttle service will be available at a small cost all day Saturday. This will run from the Railway Station, via the town centre to the racecourse and back at regular intervals throughout the day.

Dates & Times

 

Venue

15th - 17th May 2009

 

Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse
Luddington Road
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire CV37 9SE

Friday 15th May

18:00 - 23:00

Saturday 16th May

11:00 – 23:00

Sunday 17 th May

12:00 - 15:00

 Entrance Charges

£2.00 before 6.00pm £3.00 after 6.00pm for non-members

ENTRY IS FREE TO ALL SESSIONS FOR CAMRA MEMBERS SHOWING A VALID CARD OR ANYONE WHO JOINS AT THE FESTIVAL

This entrance package consists of:

  • The entrance charge itself
  • A refundable festival glass (£2)
  • A sheet of beer tokens (£5)
  • Festival Programme including beer list and tasting notes 

 Once inside the festival the beer and cider bars only accept beer tokens, sold in £5 denominations at the entrance. Any unused full or part used tokens can be refunded.

Volunteers

If you would like to work at the festival please contact Bob Mansfield, Staffing Officer at email bob.mansfield@hotmail.co.uk or telephone (Home) 01789 772195 : ( Mobile) 07740506846.

A staffing form is available from the latest issue of ‘Shakesbeer’ or you can download one here and forward the completed form to:

Bob Mansfield (Festival Staffing Officer), 14 Westholme Road, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester, B50 4AH

Please take the time to visit our sponsors web sites as they have been incredibly generous and helpful in making this event possible