Welcome to the East Lancs Branch of CAMRA
We cover the local authority areas of Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, the Ribble Valley and Rossendale. (Click here for more information about the branch and the Campaign for Real Ale)
- Updated information for Clitheroe Beer Festival 2026 Wednesday 8 April 2026
- Rossendale Area Pub of the Year 2026 Presentation Sunday 26 April 2026 13:00 Buffer Stops, Rawtenstall
- May 2026 Social: Wigan Wednesday 6 May 2026 [Out of the East Lancs area]
- Clitheroe Beer Festival 2026 Thursday 14 – Saturday 16 May 2026 St. Michael & St. John's Club, Clitheroe
- Committee Meeting: June 2026 Sunday 14 June 2026 13:30 Canine Club, Accrington
- Mild Month - May 2026 Friday 1 – Sunday 31 May 2026 [National CAMRA event]
- Skipton Beer Festival 2026 Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 May 2026 Keighley & Craven CAMRA branch
- Stockport Beer & Cider Festival 2026 Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 June 2026 Stockport and South Manchester CAMRA branch
- Cider & Perry Month - July 2026 Wednesday 1 – Friday 31 July 2026 [National CAMRA event]
- Tap Takeover @ 1B Tap House: Ossett x Rat Brewery Friday 24 – Sunday 26 April 2026
- Whitworth Valley Brewing May Taproom Pop Up Friday 1 – Sunday 3 May 2026
- Blackburn Beer & Gin Festival 2026 Friday 1 – Sunday 3 May 2026
- Royal Arms Ale & Cider Festival Saturday 2 – Sunday 3 May 2026
- Unbound Brewery May pop up event @ Jim's Cafe Saturday 2 May 2026
- Cartmel Gathering Monday 25 May 2026
Know of an event not listed here? Email ku.gro.armac.scnaltsae@swenelahctiw
Click here to find the pubs & clubs that we believe are serving real ale in East Lancashire
Apart from being a record of what you've drank and where, Beer Scoring goes towards pubs & clubs getting in the Good Beer Guide each year (Click here for information about beer scoring)
Click here for who's who on the branch committee & other roles including how you can get more involved in your local branch
Branch Pub of the Year 2026
Boyce's Barrel Colne
Branch Club of the Year 2026
Canine Club Accrington
Old School Rooms Clitheroe
Click here for sub area and previous winners
CAMRA East Lancs: Witch Ale News
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Click here for information and how to get your copy of the Good Beer Guide 2026 which was released on Thursday 25 September 2025