A new food and drink festival which celebrates Welsh produce and drinks is set to be held in Cardiff.
The three-day festival, organised in collaboration with the Welsh Government Drinks Cluster, Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) and DEPOT, will bring together some of Wales’ top food and drink producers under one roof. It will showcase home-grown wine, spirits, cider and beer, alongside a selection of Welsh food and entertainment.
The event will be held at DEPOT from July 9 to 11.
Indie Beer Wales will see festival-goers have the opportunity to sample brews, meet their producers, and discover the innovation emerging from the Welsh drinks industry. This celebration of Welsh brewing takes place on the Thursday.
The Thursday will also feature a dedicated trade session, giving pubs, bars, retailers and hospitality professionals the opportunity to meet Welsh producers of beers, wines and spirits. The trade-focused part of the festival aims to showcase the strength of Welsh brewing, encouraging new partnerships while celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of Wales’ independent brewers.
Sara Webber, Regional Director of SIBA, said:
“The Great Welsh Drinks Festival is about celebrating the incredible range and quality of drinks being produced across Wales today.
“Wales is the only region in the UK that has a growing brewing industry – albeit very small growth, but we should be doing all we can to celebrate this achievement and support our independent brewers and drinks producers. From beer and cider to wine and spirits, Wales is producing some exceptional products, and this festival will give people the chance to discover them all in one place.”
The festival will feature a programme of entertainment, including local bands and DJs.
