Held each year at the John Godber Centre, the event attacts ale fans from all corners to sample brews from a host of local and guest breweries.
This year’s event alone will feature more than 100 beers and ciders as well as 10 new beers taking part in this year’s Spyke Golding Challenge Shield.
Down the years, the event has become one of the most popular fixtures on the town calender and your Dispatch has often been there to capture the mood.
We’ve delved into the archives to find a great batch of photos from festivals past.
This year’s event runs from Thursday, February 12 until Sunday, February 15.
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Beer lovers working their way through some brews in 2016. Photo: Iconic Media Group
2. Look at that
Steven Wells and Ray Kirby from Nottingham CAMRA check the brews in 2014. Photo: Iconic Media Group
3. Service with a smile
Clare Tasker, from Mansfield & Ashfield's CAMRA branch, serves Ian Lindsey at the 2016 event. Photo: Iconic Media Group
4. Great night out
Andrew Ludlow, left, secretary of Nottingham CAMRA, Kim Pears, John Godber Centre manager, and Ray Blockley of Torkard Cider and Nottingham CAMRA at the 2014 festival. Photo: Iconic Media Group