Bedford Beer & Cider Festival
Headline Sponsor - Gallagher Developments
With over 50 years’ experience in the property development industry, we have been and continue to be at the forefront of delivering strategic development sites across the UK. Our cash balances, vast experience and track record enables us to deliver what developers want. We work closely with Local Authorities and key stakeholders to deliver sustainable communities for future generations.
Backstagecrew Internet Services
Backstagecrew Internet Services are specialists in database design and integration for businesses. They have developed the Real Ale Database as a side project and we are using their LiveBar to keep you updated with the latest beer and cider lists and manage our beer stocks.
Bedford Radio
The Bedford Beer and Cider Festival are thrilled to again have the support of our local radio station. We would encourage you all to tune in and listen to the wide variety of shows they produce.
Bedford Radio is the local radio station for Bedford. You can hear them on DAB across Bedford and Kempston and online.
As a station, they come from the local community and support the local community: they are run entirely by volunteers, and anyone in Bedford can get on-air.
Thank You To Our Sponsors & Supporters
Festival Info
When and Where
The Bedford Beer Festival is held at the Corn Exchange from 1st to 4th October 2025
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- Imagine taking a trip around all the very best pubs, not only in Bedford but across the country
- 90+ real ales, real ciders and perries will be available in the main hall. Craft and International beers also available along with Mead and Wine
- Beer lanyards used to hold glasses are not permitted at this festival
Live Beer Updates
LiveBar
The beer lists will be updated periodically throughout the festival to give a more accurate list of what is available.
Thanks to our sponsors for making this possible
- Disclaimer:
- Please note that we make no guarantee of availability. Due to the nature of the event, there will be a delay between beers running out and the LiveBar being updated.
Volunteering
Your Festival Needs You
Support from members is essential to make the festival a success. If you are a CAMRA member and have time to offer, please volunteer by clicking the link below and register your details and the times you can offer
- We also need volunteers to work behind the bar, the glasses counter and elsewhere during the festival. If you would like to contribute in other ways or have ideas for running a successful festival, please contact Katherine
Support your festival
Sponsors
We have been very fortunate to be supported by a number of businesses.
Without them, the festival would not be going ahead.
- Please support these businesses if you can.
- Gallagher Developments
- Bedford Radio
- Future Legend Media
- Breheny Civil Engineering
- Backstagecrew Internet
- Your company name
- could be here too