Mid Gloucestershire Branch

Hogfest 2026 (External)
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-04 | Hog, Horsley, The Cross, Horsley, Gloucestershire, GL6 0PR, United Kingdom

Brewing & Cider-Making in the Stroud Valleys (External)
2026-05-15 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
St Paul’s Church in Whiteshill is holding a ‘Brewing Weekend’ in the church. The weekend begins with a talk on Friday 15th May at 7.30pm presented by Michael Smith who will give an insight into the pubs and breweries which were a feature of our Five Valleys. So many changes have taken place since the mid-17th century within this industry when small family-owned breweries, commercial breweries and home brewing were a feature across the county and no more so than in the Five Valleys.
Michael will recount tales of the pubs and breweries which played an
important role in the social history of our area and of their landlords and
landladies who were always characters … in one way or another. He will
recount stories from the early days of the Brewing and Cider-making industry accompanied by a slide show featuring photographs of the old inns and breweries, the workers and the equipment used. You will be transported from the 1700’s through to our breweries of today.
Tickets for the Talk are £10 and are available from Ruscombe & Whiteshill Village shop or on the door. There will be the chance to preview the exhibition on the Friday evening and enjoy a glass of wine or a beer, which has only travelled from Inchbrook, brewed by The Fresh Standard Brew Company.

Brewing Weekend Exhibition of the Five Valleys (External)
2026-05-16 12:00 - 2026-05-17 16:00
On Saturday and Sunday there will be an exhibition in the church of brewing memorabilia dating back to the 18th century. Many of these items are on display for the first time and form part of a private Collection owned by Martyn Smith and his family. Martyn has an extensive knowledge of the history of breweries in Gloucestershire and will be on hand to chat to visitors. The church will open each day from noon until 4.00pm with refreshments served in the Lady Chapel where photographs of the brewing industry will be on display, kindly shared by local historian, Howard Beard.
The exhibition is free but donations are very welcome.

Rose & crown Inn Pop-up Pub Event (External)
2026-05-16 13:00 - 20:00 | Rose & Crown, Nympsfield, Nympsfield, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Join us for a pop up pub and BBQ fundraising event to help raise money for the renovations and repairs needed to reopen the Rose & Crown
The pop up pub will be open (including outdoor marquee space) from 1-8pm and we’ll be firing up the BBQ in the pub garden!
Nympsfield is served by the 65 route Stroud-Dursley and runs hourly on a Saturday.

Ale House Regional Beer Festival May 2026 (External)
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-25 | Ale House, Stroud, 9 John Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2HA, United Kingdom
This year the region is the South Coast.

Old Spot Spring Beer Fest 2026 (External)
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-25 | Old Spot, Dursley, 2 Hill Road, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4JQ, United Kingdom

Real Ale Festival @ Dr Foster, Gloucester (External)
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-24

The Pelican Inn 14th Anniversary Real Ale Festival (External)
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-06 | The Pelican, Gloucester
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Subscription Rooms Stroud Beer Festival (External)
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-02

Perry Record Attempt at Alkington Cidery
2026-08-14 15:00 - 20:00
Alkington Cidery will be attempting the largest draft offering of Perry Gloucestershire has ever seen.
“Together, we have brought together an incredible line-up from some of the country’s finest, multi-award-winning perry makers but I am also especially proud to be pouring perry from two very local makers who, between them, have more than 70 years of perry-making experience. Until now, their perry has never been available to the public.” – Tim Haigh-Gannon
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Prince Albert Beer & Music Festival Summer Edition (External)
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-31 | Prince Albert, Stroud, Rodborough Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5, United Kingdom

Ale House August Bank Holiday Beer Festival
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-30 | Ale House, Stroud, 9 John Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2HA, United Kingdom

Old Spot Summer Beer Festival (External)
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-31 | Old Spot, Dursley, 2 Hill Road, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4JQ, United Kingdom
SUMMER BEER FESTIVAL 2026
Thursday 27th-Monday 31st

That’s right! It’s almost time for our annual summer bank holiday beer festival and we’ve got loads going on this year with food available in the evenings, an outside bar and more! The perfect way to end the summer!

Here’s what’s going on:

Thursday: 27th August
Music: Dead Dog Cider
Food: Evening bar snacks!
Beer: 10 real ales to start off the beer festival!

Friday: 28th August
Music: Ben Nicholls 20:30
Food: Lunch menu 12:00-15:00 Burgers 18:00-21:00
Beer: Garden bar serving cold beer & lager!
14 cask beers and our usual range inside!

Saturday: 29th August
Music: Mike Walsh 21:00
Food: Lunch menu 12:00-15:00 Burgers 18:00-21:00
Beer: Garden bar serving cold beer & lager!
14 cask beers and our usual range inside!

Sunday: 30th August
Music: Reminiscence 20:30
Food: Sunday roasts from 12:00-17:00 – Hot bar rolls after that!
Beer: Garden bar serving cold beer & lager!
14 cask beers and our usual range inside!

Monday: 31st August
Music: The Welcome Parrots
Food: Lunch menu 12:00-15:00
Beer: Real ale sale! Selected beers for just £4!

It’s set to be one hell of a weekend with great music, great food and most importantly… plenty of beer!
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Churchdown Club Cider Festival (External)
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-31 | Churchdown Club, Churchdown, 1A Church Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2ER

'Cheers! Good Heath!' (External)
2026-10-03 13:00 - 16:00
On Saturday 3 October, the Gloucestershire Archives will hold a talk with the theme being ‘Cheers! Good Health! ”. It will be about Gloucestershire breweries, their history and the history of beer and brewing in Gloucestershire.

The event runs from 1pm to 4pm.
Gloucestershire Archives, Clarence Row, Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3DW

First Upton St. Leonards Beer Festival
2026-10-30 - 2026-10-31
