Kent County Diary

For a summary of the major events, beer festivals and other useful dates & deadlines in 2026 click: here.

Ramsgate Brewery - Winter Beer Festival 2026 Saturday 7 February 2026 12:00 Ramsgate Brewery, Broadstairs

Range of ales, all 5% and above, live music and food. Free entry

See the event's Facebook Page.
Kent CAMRA County Meeting Saturday 21 February 2026 12:00 Olde Chequers Inn, Tonbridge

A meeting of Kent county and branch representatives.

Discussion Topics

Kent County Meeting 21st Feb 2026 - Agenda (.pdf).

If anyone would like to propose something to discuss, then please email me. Tony Wells, ku.gro.armac.sdd@reciffo.sbup.

Food.
Food will be available. Kae Mendham has kindly offered to pay for the food. A donation will be requested from the attendees, to help offset the costs.

Previous minutes:
https://kent.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=149868#nov25

Tonbridge Model Railway Exhibition.
The Tonbridge Model Railway Club is holding its exhibition at the Angel Centre (a few minutes walk from the Olde Chequer Inn) from 10.00am to 5.00pm.

https://www.tonbridgemrc.com/exhibition
Swale CAMRA 50th Anniversary Saturday 21 February 2026 12:00 Park Tavern, Sittingbourne

Swale CAMRA branch was inaugurated at the Park Tavern, on Tuesday 17th February 1976.

Everyone is cordially invited to their celebration event. It starts at 12.00pm with press photographs at 1.00pm.

If you have any archive material from inception through the years then please bring it along on the day so we can take a photograph if possible.

Event's webpage: Click here.
South East CAMRA Regional Meeting Monday 23 February 2026 Online

Periodic meeting of branch and county representatives to discuss regional business and activities.

Event's webpage: Click here.
Members' Weekend, Annual General Meeting & Conference 2026 Friday 17 – Sunday 19 April 2026 Alban Arena, St Albans

A weekend to discuss the Campaign's activities and future direction and a chance for CAMRA members to socialise explore the local beer scene.

Event's webpage: Click here.
Crabble Corn Mill Beer & Cider Festival 2026 Friday 22 – Sunday 24 May 2026 Crabble Corn Mill, River

The Crabble Corn Mill Beer & Cider Festival returns, featuring 50 beers and 30 ciders from around the country

Early bird booking options for 20% discount and CAMRA discount on some days.

Sponsorship packages are available. Details on their website.

Event's webpage: Click here.
Kent & East Sussex Railway Beer Festival 2026 Friday 5 – Saturday 6 June 2026 Kent and East Sussex Railway, Tenterden

Beer, cider, music, food and, of course steam trains. What's not to like?

Event's webpage: Click here.
Kent CAMRA County Meeting Saturday 20 June 2026 12:00 To Be Confirmed

A meeting of Kent county and branch representatives.

The meeting will be hosted by Medway CAMRA.

Discussion topics:

General discussions which will be followed by a visit to local pubs.

Suggestions for other discussion topics are welcome: ku.gro.armac.tnek@tcatnoc.
Spirit of Tenterden Festival 2026 (Organised by Spirit of Tenterden CIC) Friday 3 – Sunday 5 July 2026 Tenterden Club, Tenterden

Back for its sixth year, this free to enter community festival features Food, Drink, Real Ale, Live Music, Arena, Family Fun & Children's Entertainment, Dog Show

A festival run by the community for the community - not for profit.

Friday, 2pm-10pm; Saturday, 10am-10pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm.

Event's webpage: Click here.
See the event's Facebook Page.
Faversham Hop Festival 2026 Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 September 2026 Faversham Town Centre

Internationally renowned local festival celebrating hops & harvest, with live music, stalls, great food, real ale, traditional dance, parade, puppet show, magic, children's fun area with fairground.

Event's webpage: Click here.
15th SPA Valley Railway Beer Festival 2026 Thursday 15 – Sunday 18 October 2026 SPA Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells

All aboard for Ales, Ciders, Kent Green Hop Beers, Bands and Trains!

There'll be 230 Real Ales, around 40 Kent Green Hop Beers, 14 Keg Beers and 80 Ciders.

Card-carrying CAMRA Members are eligible for a 25% Discount available at Ticket Offices.

Event's webpage: Click here.
Kent CAMRA County Meeting Saturday 21 November 2026 12:00 To Be Confirmed

A meeting of Kent county and branch representatives.

The meeting will be hosted by Maidstone & Mid-Kent CAMRA..

Discussion topics:

Prepare for Good Beer Guide 2028 and 2027 competition schedule.

Suggestions for other discussion topics are welcome: ku.gro.armac.tnek@tcatnoc.