Beer and Cider Festival to pay homage to Archibald Knox

Event returns from 10-12 April

Preparations for the Isle of Man Beer and Cider Festival are well underway.

More than 120 ales from around the UK will be on offer, at the Villa Marina between 10-12 April, alongside Manx-brewed beers and a wide variety of ciders, perries, fruit wines and mead.

It's the 12th edition of the event and will pay homage to a famous Manx artist. 

The World’s Largest Exhibition of Works by Archibald Knox will be held in the National Art Gallery at the Manx Museum this Easter with the Beer and Cider Festival commemorative glasses featuring an image of the Manx artist.

Organisers Roger Cave and Matt Cox have been speaking to Manx Radio about how preparations are going:

This year's chosen charity for the Isle of Man Beer and Cider Festival is Craig's Heartstrong Foundation.

The festival relies heavily on volunteers - if you can help contact Jenny Kelly at jenniferkelly@manx.net.