Organisers of CAMRA’s East Malling Beer and Cider Festival are forging ahead with plans for this year’s event on Saturday September 1st, the ninth since it returned to the local area, once again to take place in the grounds of NIAB EMR, the world-famous horticultural and agricultural research institute at East Malling.

The one-day event is being organised and staffed by volunteer members of the Maidstone and Mid-Kent Branch of CAMRA and follows in the footsteps of similar events organised by the Branch since the 1970s. The Festival is renowned for showcasing local microbreweries and cider producers, as well as varied brews from around the UK.

Jeff Tucker, organiser of CAMRA’s East Malling Beer and Cider Festival, said: “We think we have the perfect venue. We’re delighted to be returning for 2018 following a record-breaking 2017 event. Our organising team has been working hard to ensure this year’s event continues to be an enjoyable experience for all the family.”

Ian Clennett, Chairman of Maidstone and Mid-Kent CAMRA, said: “Visitors tell us how much they have enjoyed the Festival and how much they are looking forward to coming back. Each year, we’ve fine-tuned what has proven to be a winning formula and can promise them an even better event for 2018. We had fantastic weather last year and hope for more of the same.”

Admission to the event (11.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.) costs £5, free for card-carrying CAMRA members.