What beer festivals does Forth Valley CAMRA organise?

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Forth Valley CAMRA lists two beer festivals in its 2026 diary: the Alloa Real Ale and Cider Festival on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November 2026, and the Bo'ness Real Ale Appreciation Society 2026 Festival on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October 2026. The Alloa event is the branch's own festival and its 50th birthday celebration; the Bo'ness festival appears in the branch diary as a local event rather than one the branch runs itself.

Alloa Real Ale and Cider Festival 2026

This is the branch's headline festival, and the page notes it is "extra special" because it marks the branch's 50th birthday.

Detail Information
Dates Friday 6 – Saturday 7 November 2026
Friday hours 13:00 – 22:30
Saturday hours 12:00 – 22:30
Beer range 45–50 beers
Cider range 15–18 ciders
Other drinks Gin, wine, spirits and Prosecco bar
Food Available
Tickets No tickets required, pay at door
CAMRA members Free entry on production of a current membership card
Non-members £10
Glass and programme £3, non-refundable
Re-admission Free with glass and programme
Age limit Over-18s only

The £3 glass and programme charge applies alongside entry, so a non-member pays £10 plus £3 on the door. CAMRA members pay only the £3 for the glass and programme. Keep the glass and programme with you if you leave and want to come back in, since re-admission depends on producing both.

Bo'ness Real Ale Appreciation Society 2026 Festival

The branch diary lists this festival for Friday 9 – Saturday 10 October 2026. It is run by the Bo'ness Real Ale Appreciation Society, a local group, and appears on the Forth Valley CAMRA calendar as a date to note rather than a branch-organised event. The branch page does not publish entry prices, opening hours or drink ranges for this one, so check with the organisers closer to the date if you plan to attend.

How to keep up with branch events

The branch runs a WhatsApp Community for members. Joining is voluntary, and the branch says all branch events and important announcements will be broadcast there going forward. It is explicitly not a social chat group — it exists for information about branch matters. Forth Valley CAMRA members can apply to join via the QR code or link on the branch website.

The site also carries a Branch Diary and Branch Calendar, which is where both festivals above are listed, plus a Regional Calendar for wider Scottish beer events. If you want to confirm times or check for changes before travelling, those pages are the place to look.