Branch Diary
CAMRA events further afield can be found on the National CAMRA Diary and the Kent CAMRA County Diary
- Margate Social Trail (Organised by Thanet CAMRA)
Saturday 28 February 2026 12:00
Around Margate
A social outing, organised by Thanet CAMRA, to lesser known, new and completely familiar pubs in and around Margate, with plenty of options for food and even going off piste
- 12:00: Rose in June, 49-50 Trinity Square, CT9 1HT.
- 13:00: George & Heart, 44 King Street, CT9 1QE.
- 14:00: Henry's. 52 High Street, CT9 1DT.
- 14.45: Fez. 40 High Street.
- 15:30: Two Halves. 2 Marine Drive, CT9 1DJ.
- 16:45: The Mechanical Elephant. Marine Terrace CT9 1XJ
All welcome.
Full details: https://thanet.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=277905
- Wetherspoons' Spring 2026 Beer Festival
Wednesday 4 – Sunday 15 March 2026
Wetherspoons - Deal & Dover
A range of 30 real ales, including five from international brewers, will be available during a 12-day beer festival this March.
Event's webpage: Click here.
- Thirst Thursday #2: Deal
Thursday 5 March 2026 13:00
Just Reproach, Deal
The second session of our Thirst Thursday 2026 series.
- 1.00pm: Just Reproach, Deal.
- 2.30pm: Smuggler's Record Shop, Deal.
- 3.45pm: Ship Inn, Deal.
For full details of our Thirst Thursday 2026 season: https://dds.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=268946
- Branch Social - Blakes, Dover
Monday 9 March 2026
Blakes of Dover, Dover
A meet-up for a social pint or two and a chat.
- Five Bells' 18th Annual Beer, Cider & Music Festival
Friday 3 – Monday 6 April 2026
Five Bells, Eastry
The Five Bell's, Eastry will be holding their 18th Music, Beer & Cider festival over the Easter weekend, raising money for two charities: Josh's Gold Star Fun (childhood leukaemia) and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Featuring real ale, real cider and lots of music and entertainment.
Details to follow.
Event's webpage: Click here.
- Ramsgate Brewery Easter Beer Festival 2026
12:00 Friday 3 – 18:00 Saturday 4 April 2026
Ramsgate Brewery, Broadstairs
Hand-selected guest ales and Gadds' specials; live music and food both days.
- 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 here: https://thanet.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=278348.
Event's Instagram page: Click here.
Event's Facebook Page.
- 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.
- Folkestone Pub Crawl
Saturday 25 April 2026
Around Folkestone
Itinerary to be confirmed.
- Haywain May Beer Festival 2026
Thursday 14 – Sunday 17 May 2026
Haywain, Bramling
Their annual May beer festival with a large selection of ales & ciders with live music.
Details to follow
Event's webpage: Click here.
- Woolton Farm Spring Beer & Cider Festival 2026
Friday 22 – Monday 25 May 2026
Woolton Farm, Bekesbourne
Live music, food, drink and entertainment over May Bank Holiday weekend.
Event's webpage: Click here.
- Crabble Corn Mill Beer & Cider Festival 2026
Friday 22 – Sunday 24 May 2026
Crabble Corn Mill, Dover
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 & 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 Recreation Ground
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. See the event's Facebook Page.
- 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.












