BEER lovers across the south west will be able to try out a range of tipples – both old and new – at this year’s Summerfest.

The popular festival, run by the Salisbury & South Wiltshire branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), is returning to the city’s Guildhall on June 20 to 21.

Local ales will be at the heart of the festival, and drinks will be sold in half-pint and one-third of a pint measures.

Card-carrying CAMRA members will get half a pint free.

“Last year’s Summerfest and this January’s Winterfest both went very well and I am sure that our customers will once again enjoy the hospitality of the Guildhall,” said Andrew Hesketh, festivals co-ordinator for the Salisbury & South Wiltshire branch of CAMRA.

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“We are bringing back a music session on the Friday evening featuring the lovely Eve N Song, who gave us such a wonderful performance last year.”

The festivities will take place from 6.30pm to 11pm on the Friday and continue on from 11am to 3pm on the Saturday and 5pm to 9pm on the Sunday.

CAMRA say they’ve listened to feedback from last year’s event and have now decided to extend the closing time on Saturday evening to 9pm and split the day into two separate sessions.

Andrew added: “Summerfest will continue the tradition of a comfortable, conversation-led festival and, of course, an excellent range of real ales and ciders.

“Beers on sale will feature a variety of ales selected both locally and from further afield, but beers and ciders from Wiltshire and the surrounding counties will be at the heart of the festival.”

For those that purchase tickets before May 31, Friday and Saturday lunchtime sessions will be just £10, but tickets purchased after that will cost £12.

As an introductory offer for our Saturday evening session, CAMRA are charging just £8.

The 2024 event sold out in advance, so anyone wishing to attend the 2025 festival is advised to book now at www.salisburycamra.org.uk/events