Henshaws Beer Festival has raised a huge £23,000 following its return to Knaresborough earlier this month.
The Henshaws Beer Fest is a vital annual fundraiser to support the charity's specialist college and Arts and Crafts centre.
This year’s event was held on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May and treated visitors to two family-friendly day time sessions and one adult only evening session.
The festival welcomed a massive 468 visitors to soak up the atmosphere and watch 18 performances by local artists and DJ’s including the Henshaws Hotspots band.
Over the course of two sun-soaked days, over 2,000 drinks were served by 11 local vendors, including 30 handpicked local beers, ciders, wines and gins.
Harrogate Brewing, Turning Point Brewing, Cold Bath Brewing, Roosters, Daleside and Black Sheep Brewery were on hand to serve revellers.
Jack Watson, Branch Manager at Servoca, that sponsored this year’s festival, said:
“Henshaws Beer Festival on 3rd & 4th May was an absolute blast.
"The team at Servoca Nursing and Care were proud to be one of the sponsors. Supporting an event that brings people together and backs such an important cause made it all the more special.
“Plenty of sunshine, amazing local beers, live music, and great company – what more could you ask for? We had a fantastic time meeting everyone and soaking up the atmosphere.
"A massive thank you to Henshaws for organising the event and everyone who came out to support Henshaws and their incredible work.”
Clare Cunningham, fundraiser at Henshaws, said:
“We’re absolutely thrilled that Beer Fest 2025 raised an incredible £23,000 for Henshaws!
“It was a fantastic weekend, with over 460 people joining us for brilliant live music, locally brewed drinks, and a warm, community atmosphere.
“We’re so grateful to all our sponsors, as well as our dedicated volunteers, talented musicians, generous vendors, and everyone who bought a ticket, your support means the world."
She added:
“Every pound raised will help Henshaws continue to support people living with sight loss and other disabilities across the North of England.
“We can’t wait to welcome you back for our next event, Bed Fest, on Saturday 14th June, kindly sponsored by Specsavers, for more music, community spirit, and celebration!”
Tickets for Bed Fest are on sale here.
Harrogate care home donates £1,000 to charity battling loneliness
Builders unearth medieval well in Ripon city centre
Knaresborough teacher to run London Marathon in aid of Henshaws
Drugs seized and two arrested in Knaresborough
Spiegeltent returns to Harrogate for summer extravaganza
Starbeck festival set to return for third year
Police appeal to locate Harrogate fuel thief
Harrogate MP set to take on London Marathon in aid of colitis charity
Expansion could add £17m to northern economy, says Harrogate Spring Water
New café to open in place of Hoxton North this week
Ripon vintage tractor run to return this weekend
Ladies lunch event raises £25,000 for Yorkshire children's hospice
Yorkshire Baby & Toddler Show Returns
Lightwater Valley officially opens 'epic' new rollercoaster
Three Harrogate boxers scoop medals at international tournament
Harrogate woman's stroke at 37 inspires fundraising drive for vital charity
Harrogate MP calls for bus and rail fares to be slashed
Kittens with rare condition 'thriving' after community donates £1,000
Weather warning for strong winds issued ahead of Easter weekend
North Yorkshire Police to roll out facial recognition technology
