14-05-2025
Henshaws Beer Festival raises £23,000 after return to Knaresborough
A beer festival has raised £23,000 following its return to Knaresborough.
The Henshaws Beer Festival returned to the town on May 3 and 4, with two family-friendly daytime sessions and an adult-only evening session.
The festival, which is an annual fundraiser for the charity Henshaws' specialist college and arts and crafts centre, welcomed 468 visitors in total.
Over the course of the two days, more than 2,000 drinks were served by 11 local vendors, including drinks from breweries Harrogate Brewing, Turning Point Brewing, Cold Bath Brewing, Roosters, Daleside, and Black Sheep Brewery.
There were 18 performances by local artists and DJs, including the Henshaws Hotspots band.
Jack Watson, branch manager at Servoca Nursing and Care which sponsored this year's festival, said: "Henshaws Beer Festival on May 3 and 4 was an absolute blast.
"The team at Servoca Nursing and Care were proud to be one of the sponsors.
"Plenty of sunshine, amazing local beers, live music, and great company – what more could you ask for?"
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.
"Every pound raised will help Henshaws continue to support people living with sight loss and other disabilities across the north of England."
Henshaws' next event, Bed Fest, will take place on Saturday, June 14.
Tickets for Bed Fest are available at
