Beer and Cider Festival returns after two-year Covid absence

Thursday, 7 April 2022 13:46

Organisers 'buzzing' for weekend event

Hundreds of people are expected to attend the 9th CAMRA Isle of Man Beer and Cider Festival this weekend.

Getting underway later today, the event returns to the Villa Marina in Douglas after a two year absence.

Organisers have seen up to 2,500 people at previous festivals.

Attendees will be able to chose from over 150 ales, ciders, perries, fruit wines and mead.

Roger Cave is the media liaison officer for the event, he says there's something for everyone at the festival:

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