A beer festival will toast the return of one of the region’s most popular ale events.
Weymouth Octoberfest returns to Weymouth Pavilion for a two-day celebration of cask ales, ciders, and entertainment on October 16 and October 17, featuring more than 65 cask ales and traditional ciders.
Organised by the West Dorset branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), the event will run across four sessions and will feature Copper Street Brewery from Dorchester as the guest brewery sponsor.
Adrian Carey, chairman of the Weymouth Octoberfest committee, said: "I am really looking forward to this year’s event.
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"It is one of the highlights of my CAMRA year, always good to see familiar faces but always welcoming to new people that have never experienced a beer festival.
"It’s all about having a good time, relaxing at the end of the week and hopefully trying some ales or ciders you have never tried before alongside banter and band."
A key highlight of the festival will be the Big Octoberfest Pub Quiz, taking place on Friday evening.
Hosted by West Dorset CAMRA chairman Bruce Mead, the quiz will raise funds for People First Dorset.
Mr Mead said: "We are hoping this could be potentially the biggest pub-style quiz ever in Weymouth with around 300 participants.
"We chose People First Dorset as they were so engaging and friendly at Dorchester Beerex.
"If you have not got your Friday night ticket, get one now to avoid missing out."
Saturday’s evening session will feature live music from Dr Jazz.
The Pavilion’s Ocean Room will seat more than 300 guests and will offer hot snacks across the weekend, with their bar open for other drinks.
Rich Gabe, bar manager, said: "With it being West Dorset CAMRA’s 50th golden year it was only right we return to the origins of Weymouth Octoberfest and feature breweries and cider makers from the South West like we did in 2005.
"I plan to bring a mix of Cornish, Devonian and Dorset breweries to customers this year and next year Bristol, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.
"It’s vital we give support to local brewers and cider producers."
Tickets are available now at £12.50 per session, including a souvenir glass, programme, and £5 of drinks tokens for non-CAMRA members, or £10 for members.
For tickets visit https://tckty.camra.org.uk/e/573/weymouth-octoberfest-2026#tickets
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