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Friday 7 - Saturday 8 June | 2024 | 3pm - 10.30pm
Castle Rock Brewery
Super Early Bird Tickets now available online from £13.75
The Castle Rock Yard party is an annual two-day beer, music and food festival, hosted in Castle Rock's brewery yard and adjoining brewery tap, the Vat and Fiddle.
Expect an insane line-up of beers from near and far, some of the best street food Notts has to offer, and a killer line-up of music to keep you dancing all day!
Where?
Castle Rock Brewery, Queensbridge Road, Nottingham, NG2 1NB
The entrance to the Yard Party is through the Vat and Fiddle, the brewery tap. Just follow the signs!
The Beer List
Last year there were over 20 cask beers on offer and more than 40 in keg, plus traditional ciders, and a gin bar. This year will be just as special! And, as always, there will be EVEN MORE beer available at the Vat and Fiddle.
Keep an eye on Castle Rock's social feeds and join the Facebook event for announcements on the beer list.
The Line-Up
To be announced!
The Food
Following on from last year Castle Rock will be hosting some of the best flood slingers in town. From savoury to sweet, you'll find all the best beer snacks on hand for all tastes!
Brewery Tours
Brewery tours may be running throughout the Yard Party! Tours are a great way to experience hands-on brewing. Hear stories, stroll behind the scenes, see the pumping beery heart of who Castle Rock are. Tour numbers are limited, so it’s first come first served, and tours will leave on time!
The Vat and Fiddle
Open as usual to all customers, including those not attending the Yard Party.
As always, they will have tasty snacks and cobs on offer, as well as a fully decked out bar featuring even more beer, cider, spirits and soft drinks.
Yard Party attendees will have a wrist band and so can go wherever they please, however those without won’t be able to enter the Yard Party.
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