THE Bradford Beer Festival will return next month.

The event, organised by the Bradford branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), will be held at Victoria Hall, Saltaire from February 20 to 22.

There'll be around 130 real ales from around Yorkshire and the guest area of the North East, plus 20 real ciders and perries. There'll also be international beer, craft keg beer, country wines and soft drinks as well as hot/cold food and snacks.

On top of that, there will be live entertainment in the main hall for all sessions except Friday afternoon.

Advance tickets are available for all sessions except Friday afternoon, which is pay on the door only.

  • Sessions: Thursday, February 20: 4pm until 10.30pm. Tickets £3.
  • Friday, February 21: 11am-4pm (free for CAMRA members) and 5.30pm until 10.30pm. Tickets £5. 
  • Saturday, February 22: 11am until 4pm and 5.30pm until 10.30pm. Tickets 5pm.

Tickets can be purchased by post by sending a stamped-addressed envelope (ideally A5 sized) along with the ticket application request and payment to: BBF Tickets, 12 Moorhead Terrace, Shipley, BD18 4LA.

They can also be purchased online at www.bradfordbeerfestival.co.uk and in the following pubs: Corn Dolly and Fighting Cock (Bradford), Cap and Collar, Fox and Salt Cellar (Shipley), Chip n Ern (Bingley) and Bulls Head (Baildon).

The entry charge includes a festival programme and a glass (pint or half pint and refundable) for all sessions except Friday afternoon when only a programme is included.

For Friday afternoon, glasses can be bought (refundable) when purchasing beer tokens.

For more information, visit www.bradfordbeerfestival.co.uk and the CAMRA Bradford branch website at www.bradfordcamra.org.uk.

The charity supported by Bradford Beer Festival will be The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.