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Pontefract Festival of Beer
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Pontefract Beer Festival is our celebration of Yorkshire’s finest – 50 beautifully brewed ales gathered under one roof, each with its own story to tell. The hope (and perhaps a quiet bit of Yorkshire confidence) is to pour the very best line‑up of ale you’ll find anywhere in the county… and quite possibly the whole of the UK.
Your ticket includes:
Access to around 50 ales from independent Yorkshire brewers, served from our purpose-built real ale bar
A free Pontefract Festival of Beer glass
Complimentary locally sourced cheeses
Live music in every session
Schedule
Friday evening opens the story. A contemporary set shaped by modern songwriting and performance, tracing where the blues sits today and how its rhythm and structure continue to influence new work. Live music from: Slim Wilson and The Swamp Brothers. Adults only.
Saturday early doors shifts the tone. An afternoon Gypsy Jazz session rooted in European acoustic swing. Guitar led, conversational, and rhythm driven, offering a lighter entry into the weekend before the evening builds. Live music from: Danny Lowndes’ Hotclub. Families welcome.
Saturday evening moves deeper into the lineage. Southern and country blues traditions take centre stage, with a set built around live performance, songcraft and the raw structure that carried the music from its early American roots into the present day. Live music from: Slim Wilson and The Swamp Brothers. Adults only.
Sunday afternoon concludes the festival with a slower-paced blues session. The music provides a relaxed ending to the weekend, allowing attendees to enjoy the atmosphere and performances. Live music from: Slim Wilson and The Swamp Brothers. Families welcome.
We've gathered these schedule details by hand, so please double-check the organiser's official channels for the latest times before you travel.
Tickets
Sold on the organiser's own ticket page.
How tickets work
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Breweries
Lineup to be announced
The festival hasn't announced who's pouring yet. We add lineups by hand the moment they're published.
Location Where it's happening
Free case of 10 exclusive beers
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Claim my free caseOffer for new UK customers only. One per household. After your free case you'll be subscribed as a Beer52 member (£33/m for 10 beers, a magazine and two snacks; all items sold separately; contact Beer52 to configure your plan), pause or cancel anytime. 18+ only. Beer selection may vary. Promotion runs for 30 days. Please drink responsibly.
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Tickets
Sold on the organiser's own ticket page.
How tickets work
You'll leave Beer Fest Buddy
Booking happens on the organiser's website.
They handle payment & refunds
The organiser and their ticket provider take care of your order. We never see your card.
opens the organiser's website in a new tab
Not booking yet?
Save it on BFB for reminders & updates.
Find this festival online
Official links shared by the festival
carletongrange.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
