Social & Festival Diary
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For a summary of the major events, beer festivals and other useful dates & deadlines in 2026 click: here.
- 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.
- Margate Tap Takeover 2026 (Non-CAMRA Event)
Friday 17 – Sunday 19 April 2026
Around Margate
Beers, from some of the best independent breweries, serving at venues across Margate..
List of participating venues, breweries & beers will be posted shortly.
Instagram webpage: Click here.
Event's Facebook Page.
- 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.
- Sandwich Folk & Ale Festival 2026
Friday 3 – Sunday 5 July 2026
Around Sandwich
The Sandwich Folk & Ale Festival is an annual celebration of music, culture, and community, nestled in the heart of the picturesque town of Sandwich.
Established with a passion for preserving the rich traditions of folk music and the art of brewing, their festival has become a beloved gathering that brings together people from all walks of life to enjoy a weekend filled with captivating melodies, flavourful ales, and a vibrant atmosphere. 2026 will be their 14th annual event!
For details of the event, their fund-raising events, their online shop and the event's schedule can be found on their website and Facebook page.
Event's webpage: Click here.
See the event's Facebook Page.
- 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.