Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival

Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival is run each June by North Herts branch of CAMRA & Hitchin Rugby Club. The festival takes place at Hitchin Rugby Club.

The Hitchin Beer and Cider Festival is run by the North Herts branch of the Campaign for Real Ale, Hitchin Round Table, and Hitchin Rugby Football Club. The next festival is planned for June, 2023, dates to be confirmed, on a Thursday evening, Friday afternoon and evening, and Saturday afternoon and evening. The festival is run entirely by volunteers from the three supporting organisations, and is sponsored by local businesses.

Tomorrow it begins. The festival opens at 5pm at Hitchin Rugby Club.Thursday evening, 5pm to 11pm. Around 200 real ales,...
03/06/2026

Tomorrow it begins. The festival opens at 5pm at Hitchin Rugby Club.

Thursday evening, 5pm to 11pm. Around 200 real ales, ciders, perries and meads on the bar, a friendly crowd, and a venue that knows how to host a good event. Advance tickets are still available if you have not picked yours up yet. CAMRA and Hitchin Rugby Club members, remember your membership card for free entry.

Advance tickets are on sale now:
https://hitchinbeerciderfestival.org.uk/

4th to 6th June 2026
King George V Playing Fields, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XL



In partnership with CAMRA North Hertfordshire and Hitchin Rugby Club.

CAMRA
CAMRA North Hertfordshire
Hitchin Rugby Club

Day two of the build - and the storm didn't stop us!Hitchin had quite a thunderstorm today but the team at Hitchin Rugby...
02/06/2026

Day two of the build - and the storm didn't stop us!

Hitchin had quite a thunderstorm today but the team at Hitchin Rugby Club kept going regardless. The casks are racked, the cider shelves are stocked, the bars are taking shape and the pump clips are laid out and ready. Swipe through to see how the festival is coming together inside the marquee. One more day of build, then doors open Thursday at 5pm.

Advance tickets are still available:
https://hitchinbeerciderfestival.org.uk/

4th to 6th June 2026
Hitchin Rugby Club



CAMRA North Hertfordshire Hitchin Rugby Club

The Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival is delighted to welcome Feed Up Warm Up back for their third year with us.Feed Up Warm...
02/06/2026

The Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival is delighted to welcome Feed Up Warm Up back for their third year with us.

Feed Up Warm Up is a Hitchin-based charity supporting people in food and fuel hardship across the local community. They do important work, and the team behind it bring real warmth to the festival every year.

Catch Shane and Damo across the weekend in their unmistakable orange merch, ready to answer questions about the project and the work they do. Their famous orange shirts are also for sale; pick one up if you like what they stand for.

Find them on site Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Advance tickets are on sale now:
https://hitchinbeerciderfestival.org.uk/

4th to 6th June 2026
King George V Playing Fields, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XL



In partnership with CAMRA North Hertfordshire and Hitchin Rugby Club.

CAMRA
Hitchin Rugby Club
CAMRA North Hertfordshire

2 days to go. The Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival 2026 opens on Thursday.Doors open at 5pm on Thursday 4th June, a perfect...
02/06/2026

2 days to go. The Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival 2026 opens on Thursday.

Doors open at 5pm on Thursday 4th June, a perfect evening session after work. Friday and Saturday open at midday. If you are travelling to Hitchin Rugby Club, the ground is at King George V Playing Fields, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XL. There is parking on site, and Hitchin town centre and train station are both a short distance away. Advance tickets save you time at the door.

Advance tickets are on sale now:
https://hitchinbeerciderfestival.org.uk/

4th to 6th June 2026
King George V Playing Fields, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XL



In partnership with CAMRA North Hertfordshire and Hitchin Rugby Club.

CAMRA
CAMRA North Hertfordshire
Hitchin Rugby Club

80 beers are heading to the World Beer Bar this year, the strongest international line-up we have brought to the festiva...
01/06/2026

80 beers are heading to the World Beer Bar this year, the strongest international line-up we have brought to the festival.

From Belgium, a full sweep of styles: easy-drinking fruit beers, traditional gueuze and lambics from venerated producers, Trappist and Abbey-style beers, and a couple of low or no alcohol surprises. From Germany, a strong selection of kellerbiers, lagers, pils and wheat beers, several not seen at HBCF before.

Plus a smaller selection from Denmark, Estonia, France, Norway, Spain, and a handful from England we could not resist.

Swipe through to see who is pouring. Whatever you drink, there is something on the World Beer Bar with your name on it.

Advance tickets are on sale now:
https://hitchinbeerciderfestival.org.uk/

4th to 6th June 2026
King George V Playing Fields, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XL

Hitchin Rugby Club
CAMRA
CAMRA North Hertfordshire



In partnership with CAMRA North Hertfordshire and Hitchin Rugby Club.

3 days to go until the Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival 2026.The festival is organised entirely by volunteers, members of C...
01/06/2026

3 days to go until the Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival 2026.

The festival is organised entirely by volunteers, members of CAMRA North Hertfordshire and Hitchin Rugby Club who give their time to make three days of great beer happen in the heart of Hitchin. From selecting the drinks list to running the bars, everything you see on the day is the result of months of volunteer effort. If you have ever thought about getting involved, keep an eye out for future volunteering calls.

Advance tickets are on sale now:
https://hitchinbeerciderfestival.org.uk/

4th to 6th June 2026
King George V Playing Fields, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XL



CAMRA
CAMRA North Hertfordshire
Hitchin Rugby Club

In partnership with CAMRA North Hertfordshire and Hitchin Rugby Club.

With four days to go, here is a quick look at the dark beer selection coming to the festival this year.Moor are bringing...
31/05/2026

With four days to go, here is a quick look at the dark beer selection coming to the festival this year.

Moor are bringing Old Freddy Walker. The Kernel are pouring two of their porters, Running Porter and London Porter. Abbeydale round out the lineup with their Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Stout, a flavoured option for those who want something a little different.

A small but considered selection from three respected names. Find them across the bars on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Advance tickets are on sale now:
https://hitchinbeerciderfestival.org.uk/

4th to 6th June 2026
King George V Playing Fields, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XL



Hitchin Rugby Club
CAMRA
CAMRA North Hertfordshire

In partnership with CAMRA North Hertfordshire and Hitchin Rugby Club.

4 days to go. The International Beer Bar is one not to overlook.Alongside the cask ale bars and the Cider Bar, the Inter...
31/05/2026

4 days to go. The International Beer Bar is one not to overlook.

Alongside the cask ale bars and the Cider Bar, the International Beer Bar brings a different dimension to the festival, with bottled and keg beers from further afield, for those who want to range a little wider. It is a good complement to the real ale range and gives the festival a breadth that suits all tastes. Whether you come for the cask or the international bar, there is a full day's worth of exploring to be done.

Advance tickets are on sale now:
https://hitchinbeerciderfestival.org.uk/

4th to 6th June 2026
King George V Playing Fields, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XL



In partnership with CAMRA North Hertfordshire and Hitchin Rugby Club.

CAMRA
CAMRA North Hertfordshire
Hitchin Rugby Club

47 ciders and perries are coming to the Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival 2026, and it is one of the strongest Cider Bar lin...
30/05/2026

47 ciders and perries are coming to the Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival 2026, and it is one of the strongest Cider Bar line-ups we have put together.

This year we have gone big on flavoured ciders, reflecting just how popular they have become. Alongside them you will find Eastern Counties, West Country and Farmhouse styles, four keeved ciders, and five perries for those who prefer something a little different. Two sparkling ciders join the bar as well, this time from Ross on Wye and Pilton. Many of the producers are new to the festival, so there is plenty to discover even if you have been before.

Advance tickets are on sale now:
https://hitchinbeerciderfestival.org.uk/

4th to 6th June 2026
King George V Playing Fields, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XL



In partnership with CAMRA North Hertfordshire and Hitchin Rugby Club.

Hitchin Rugby Club
CAMRA
CAMRA North Hertfordshire

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