50th beer and cider festival opens at Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield

The event is run by volunteers on behalf of CAMRA Sheffield & District who do it to share their love of beer and cider

A huge beer and cider festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary at Kelham Island Museum this week.

Steel City 50 Beer & Cider Festival runs until Saturday offering cask ales, keykeg craft beers, artisan cider and perry, street food, pub games and live entertainment.

Robert Douglas checking a cloudy IPA for the Steel City 50 beer festival at Kelham Island Museum.placeholder image
Robert Douglas checking a cloudy IPA for the Steel City 50 beer festival at Kelham Island Museum. | IM

The event is organised and staffed by volunteers on behalf of CAMRA Sheffield & District who do it to share their love of beer and cider and are passionate about having such an event in Sheffield.

Zoe Sumner-Welch labels barrels that have been settling ahead of Steel City 50 Beer & Cider Festival at Kelham Island Museum.placeholder image
Zoe Sumner-Welch labels barrels that have been settling ahead of Steel City 50 Beer & Cider Festival at Kelham Island Museum. | IM

The festival opens at 11.30am and runs until 10.30pm Thursday and Friday (9pm on Saturday).

The price is £5 on Thursday and £8 on Friday and Saturday, but free to CAMRA members.

Drinkers also need to purchase a festival glass for £3, which can be returned for a refund (or as a donation to the festival charity).

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