Ahead of their final event of 2024, the team behind award-winning Peddler Market have announced they will be bringing a brand new beer festival to Sheffield in the new year.
Neepsend Craft Beer Festival will take place on Friday, February 28th and Saturday, March 1st and will see some of the most exciting craft beer on the market coming to the city.
Sheffield is home to four breweries per 100,000 people, retaining its title as ‘real ale capital of the world’ in March this year. The team behind Peddler Market want to build on this accolade with their new event and bring even more recognition for Sheffield’s craft beer lovers and the city’s booming brewing industry.
The festival will host emerging, up-and coming breweries, alongside household names and local favourites, including Deya, Nottingham’s Neon Raptor Brewery and Peddler’s neighbours, Neepsend Brew Co. Neepsend-based alcoholic import company, Quality Ferment, will also take over one of Peddler’s bars, serving a range of craft ciders.
Alongside a diverse range of craft beer, festival-goers can expect live music, DJs and some of the UK’s best street food. Ticket holders will also receive a limited edition Neepsend Craft Beer Festival glass, a festival programme and a welcome drink, included in their ticket fee.
There will also be a range of fringe events taking place across Neepsend and Sheffield, featuring meet the brewer events, tap takeovers and brewery tours exclusive for festival-goers.
Ben Smith, Co-Founder of Peddler and Neepsend Craft Beer Fest, said: “Bringing a new experience to Sheffield’s craft beer scene is incredibly exciting because it’s something we’re passionate about. We have an exciting tap takeover at each Peddler Market from across the UK, as we love pioneering independent breweries that Peddler-goers may not have tried before, as well as championing some much-loved favourites.. We’re very proud to launch Neepsend Craft Beer Festival and can’t wait to transform the Warehouse into the ultimate beer hall!
“Sheffield has always had a fantastic reputation for its beer offering and it’s only getting better, with more independent pubs, bars and breweries opening in the city. We think this Festival will be a brilliant addition to the scene and with our focus on accessibility and inclusivity, we hope to introduce more people to the wonderful world of local, independent breweries, as well as appeal to beer lovers across the north.
“Alongside some of the wonderful local breweries that make up the fabric of Sheffield’s beer scene, we’ll be showcasing some of the breweries that have previously featured at Peddler Market, including Deya, Red Willow and Anthology. We’ve asked every brewer to bring their new seasonal offerings to Neepsend Craft Beer Festival, so attendees can taste the freshest beers on the scene and vote for their favourite!”
Peddler Events hosts a range of events, festivals, weddings and photoshoots, and the team specialises in transforming their industrial warehouse into the perfect venue for any occasion.
The full brewery and event lineup will be announced soon on the festival’s social media channels. To book your early bird tickets, visit skiddle.com/e/40426068
