Real ales
From easy-drinking favourites to something a little darker. Discover the brewing character that makes our region special.
FULL OF CHARACTER
CORNWALL, UK ✦ WINTERFEST RETURNS
GOOD BEER.
GREAT COMPANY.
DARITE.
A proper Cornish get-together.
Darite Beer Festival. 13 & 14 November 2026.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY13—14NOVEMBER 2026
REAL ALES. CRAFT CIDERS. COMMUNITY SPIRIT.SCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓
A SMALL VILLAGE. A WARM WELCOME.
Raise a glass.
Make a weekend of it.
There’s something special about a village beer festival. A new favourite in your glass. Familiar faces at the bar. And a good excuse to get everyone together.
Darite’s Winterfest returns on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November 2026, carrying on a tradition of celebrating South West ales and ciders, and bringing our community together.
Put it in your diary ↗
CORNISH SPIRITWARM WINTER WELCOME
FIND YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE
Good things.
By the glass.
Our festival has a taste for the South West: real ales, craft ciders and a mix of strengths and flavours to explore.
2026 drinks list coming soonCraft ciders
A celebration of the South West’s cider-making tradition. Keep an eye out for the 2026 producers and selection.
A TASTE OF THE SOUTH WESTSomething else?
Previous festivals have offered other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks too. This year’s full bar details will follow.
MORE CHOICE TO COMEBrewers, drinks and availability will be announced nearer the festival.
MORE THAN A BEER FESTIVAL
Local spirit.
Lasting good.
A festival brought to life by the people who support it.
A proud connection to
Cornwall Blood Bikes.
Darite Beer Festival has raised funds for Cornwall Blood Bikes, supporting the volunteers who transport essential medical supplies for NHS partners across Cornwall and beyond.
Details of the 2026 fundraising arrangements will be announced.
Meet Cornwall Blood Bikes ↗Be part of the festival.
Local businesses and supporters have helped keep Darite’s festival going. Interested in sponsoring the 2026 event? We’d love to hear from you.
Enquire about sponsorship ↗YOUR NOVEMBER PLANS, SORTED
See you
in Darite.
Two dates for your diary.
One very good reason to get together.
13
FRIDAY
November 2026
Opening times to be announced
14
SATURDAY
November 2026
Opening times to be announced
Darite, Cornwall
Our festival home is Darite Village Hall, near Liskeard, PL14 5JH. Final venue arrangements, entry information and accessibility details for 2026 will be confirmed nearer the event.
Find Darite Village Hall ↗DON’T MISS WHAT’S BREWING
Keep in the loop.
Follow our Facebook page for festival news and announcements.
For questions or sponsorship, get in touch with the organisers.