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Free Entry to York's Largest Beer Festival with York CAMRA's Ale Trail

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York's CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) has launched its annual ale trail in support of the 51st Beer and Cider Festival, taking place in September. The trail, which runs from July 4 to August 31, encourages participants to visit 20 participating pubs across the city and surrounding areas, collecting stickers after purchasing at least a half pint of real ale or cider. Completing the trail rewards participants with free entry to the festival.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ale trail features 20 participating pubs, with 12 in the city and 8 in the town and country region.
  • Participants can collect a sticker at each pub after purchasing at least a half pint of real ale or cider.
  • Completing the trail rewards participants with free entry to the Wednesday or Thursday session of the York Beer and Cider Festival.
  • Visiting 16 pubs earns free entry to any session of the participant's choice.
  • Completing all 20 pubs rewards participants with free entry to two sessions of their choosing.
  • The participating pubs include The Bishopthorpe Sports and Social Club, The Black Horse, and The Blue Bell, among others.
  • The 2025 York Beer and Cider Festival will take place from September 17 to 20 at St Lawrence Parish Church.
  • The festival promises to have over 200 beers and ciders available, as well as wines, prosecco, meads, and soft drinks.

Statistics:

  • 20 participating pubs across the city and surrounding areas.
  • 12 city-centre pubs and 8 in the town and country region.
  • At least a half pint of real ale or cider required to collect a sticker at each pub.
  • Free entry to the Wednesday or Thursday session of the festival for completing 12 pubs.
  • Free entry to any session of the participant's choice with 16 completed pubs.
  • Free entry to two sessions of the festival with all 20 pubs completed.
  • Over 200 beers and ciders available at the 2025 York Beer and Cider Festival.
  • The festival will take place from September 17 to 20 at St Lawrence Parish Church.

Sources:

  • York Camra presents its LocAle winners in city ceremony
  • York CAMRA seeks sponsors for its annual beer festival
  • St Lawrence Church hosts 50th York CAMRA beer festival
  • York CAMRA casts net further for its 50th beer festival

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