We invite breweries, pubs, their suppliers and our sponsors to our Wednesday 16 September exclusive trade session between 13:00 and 15:00. This is a private event for the brewery and hospitality trade only.
With a trade ticket you’ll be able to come anytime on 16 September, which offers the flexibility to suit your schedule. You can stay at the festival until close at 22:30. From 15:00 onwards CAMRA members and at 17:00 the public will be admitted.
If not already, you will receive a separate email in early August. Entry will be by responding to the weblink in that email. Meantime please put the date in your diary. If you have not received this email please send a message to trade@yorkbeerfestival.camra.org.uk with your business details and we’ll get back to you.
LocAle judging to select the Beer of the Festival also takes place on Wednesday 16 September from 12:00. If you are interested in helping choose our champion beers please sign up via trade@yorkbeerfestival.camra.org.uk. If you work for a brewery within 25 miles of York – apologies – we can’t have you judging your own beers!
Any questions please contact: trade@yorkbeerfestival.camra.org.uk.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 16 September 2026.