We're looking forward to a weekend filled with great music, fine ales and good cheer at the brilliant Rockfest at the Rock Inn, Yelverton.

This friendly annual music festival runs from Friday 28th July to Sunday 30th July, and features a packed line-up of local bands.  Mad Dog McRae are headlining on Friday, the Kingstons lead the line-up on Saturday with their infectious and contemporary ska playlist, and the oh-so-smooth Michael Campari is the headliner for Sunday.

The Rockfest Bar includes a tempting line-up of Dartmoor Brewery Ales, perfectly presented for your pleasure. Jail Ale, Dartmoor Legend, Dartmoor IPA and the rather special Three Hares...

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Twentyfour12 is an endurance Mountain Bike Race around an off-road 14km course.  Brilliant two-wheeled fun, with a family-friendly festival feel, but definitely not for the faint-hearted!  Dartmoor Brewery are proud to be sponsoring this flagship South West event.

The event takes place over the weekend of 28th/29th July 2017.

There's a 24-hour race, a 12-hour daytime race, and a nerve-rattling midnight 12-hour race, the Torchlight12, all taking place in the stunning setitng of Newnham Park, Plymouth.

With up to 8 riders per team, the pedalling workoad is nicely spread, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the on-site facilities including camping with...

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We're getting ready to pack our rucksacks and head on over to the friendly and fun Chagstock Music Festival, 21st & 22nd July.

You'll find us on the bar both days, with perfectly presented pints of Dartmoor IPA to refresh and revive you.

Adrian Edmondson describes Chagstock as "The Best Little Festival in The South West", and we think he's got a point. 

On the Main Stage you'll find headliners including Soul II Soul, The Shires and Dr Feelgood.  There's also a packed line-up on the Marquee Stage, plus a Live Lounge, kids' areas, plenty of food options and free camping.

See you there!

Chagstock...

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Devon Life magazine is again showcasing the very best of the county’s food and drink, and celebrating some of Devon’s “local heroes”, with the Devon Life Food and Drink Awards 2017.

Devon is famed for its fabulous food and drink, and the passion of those who produce it.  The Devon Life Food & Drink Awards were created to showcase the very best from the region, as well as to help promote Devon's quality message to a wider audience outside the region.

On-line voting is open now, and the awards culminate in a glittering celebration evening at Sandy Park, Exeter, on Thursday 2nd November.

If...

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A weekend of great beers, good food and hearty cheer, at the Churston Manor Beer Festival, 22nd & 23rd July 2017.

There'll be Jail Ale and Three Hares on tap from Dartmoor Brewery, plus some great local ciders, a hog roast and barbecue.  Live music, and the inevitable bouncy castle, complete the line-up for what should be a great weekend!

The historic Churston Manor hotel, restaurant and bar can be found on the outskirts of the pretty South Devon village of Churston Ferrers (between Brixham and Paignton).  There's a lovely stretch of the South West Coast Path which passes nearby, making the Churston Manor...

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