The Ilkley Beer Festival has been included in a guide to the 'Fantastic Beer, Wine and Spirit Festivals in Yorkshire to Check Out in 2026'.
The annual event in February, organised by Ilkley & District Round Table and held at the King's Hall & Winter Garden, raises over £40,000 for local good causes each year.
The guide looks at the top festivals celebrating everyone’s favourite tipples in Yorkshire, and includes The Ilkley Beer Festival saying:
'What better way to spend Valentine’s Day weekend than with a pint so perfect, you could fall head over heels for it? That’s what you’ll find at Ilkley Beer Festival, where over 120 cracking craft and cask beers will be available to sample.
'For those who aren’t the biggest of beer converts, there’ll also be plenty of lagers, ciders, wine, prosecco and a selection of gins from Gin Shack. With live entertainment, comforting savoury snacks, from sausage rolls to pork pies, and a great atmosphere, it’s sure to be a fabulous festival – plus, all proceeds go to charitable causes, so you can feel good about ordering another.'
Tickets for the 2026 Ilkley Beer Festival on 13th and 14th February are on sale now, and early bird prices apply until the end of December.

Sam Pearson, head of the Ilkley Beer Festival Committee, said:
“This is shaping up to be one of our most exciting festivals yet, The early-bird offer provides excellent value, and with less than three weeks to go, we’d encourage people to book sooner rather than later. Tickets have sold out in previous years, and we expect the same for 2026.”
The festival features an impressive line-up of breweries, showcasing a broad selection of craft beers, ales, ciders, and gins from local and regional producers. Alongside the drinks offering, visitors can enjoy live music, great food, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere that has become synonymous with the event.
Festival details and tickets for all available sessions can be found online at ilkleybeerfestival.org.uk.

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