Autumn · Christmas 2026

Find AK Distillery Near You

Name: Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials
Start: 2026-09-17
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Blenheim Palace

Come and meet the team behind the UK’s first moonshine-only distillery. Discover our award-winning Polish craft moonshine, explore our full flavour collection and enjoy a complimentary miniature tasting before choosing your bottle.

Whether we are visiting a local pub, artisan market, international horse trial or one of the UK’s biggest Christmas markets, you can expect a warm welcome and seriously smooth moonshine.

September 2026

6 dates

AK Distillery serving guests at a live event

International Equestrian Event

Multiple Events Today · 20 September

Thursday, 17 September 2026–Sunday, 20 September 2026

Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

Sunday public event time: approximately 9:30am–5:00pm

Blenheim PalaceWoodstockOxfordshireOX20 1ULEvent access may use Bladon Gate, OX20 1PS

Organiser: Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

Find AK Distillery among the exhibitors at one of Britain’s most prestigious equestrian events. The four-day international competition includes dressage, cross-country and showjumping, with Sunday bringing the final horse inspection and showjumping finale.

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Authentic AK Distillery bottles available to taste at an artisan market

Free Entry

Multiple Events Today · 20 September

Sunday, 20 September 2026

Haigh Woodland Park Artisan Market

10:00am–4:00pm

Haigh Woodland ParkSchool LaneHaigh, WiganWN2 1PE

Organiser: The Market Co

Join AK Distillery at the beautiful Haigh Woodland Park Artisan Market. Explore independent makers, artisan food and local products while discovering our award-winning collection of Polish craft moonshine.

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Authentic AK Distillery bottles prepared for a tasting session

Free Tasting

Friday, 25 September 2026

AK Distillery Tasting at Griffs on the Green

From 5:00pm

Griffs on the Green266 Stockport RoadHydeSK14 5RF

Meet the AK Distillery team at Griffs on the Green for an evening tasting session. Discover our award-winning flavours, learn more about the story behind Britain’s first moonshine-only distillery and find your new favourite bottle.

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AK Distillery welcoming visitors at a lively public event

Free Entry

Multiple Events Today · 26 September

Saturday, 26 September 2026

Happenin’ in Hyde

10:30am–4:30pm

Hyde Outdoor Market / Clarendon SquareHyde town centreHydeGreater Manchester

Organiser: Tameside Council

AK Distillery is joining Happenin’ in Hyde for a lively day in the town centre. Visit our stand to explore our award-winning moonshine collection and enjoy a miniature tasting before choosing your bottle.

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Authentic AK Distillery moonshine bottles for an evening tasting

Free Tasting

Multiple Events Today · 26 September

Saturday, 26 September 2026

AK Distillery Tasting at The Astley Arms

From 5:00pm

The Astley Arms35 Robinson StreetStalybridgeSK15 1TF

After a busy day in Hyde, the AK Distillery tasting tour continues at The Astley Arms in Stalybridge. Come along, meet the team and taste our exceptionally smooth Polish craft moonshine.

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Local Market

Sunday, 27 September 2026

Mossley Farmers’ Market

Trading times to be confirmed

Mossley town centre / market groundMossleyTameside

Organiser: Mossley Farmers’ Market

Shop locally and discover something different at Mossley Farmers’ Market. AK Distillery will be bringing its distinctive collection of award-winning moonshine for visitors to discover and taste.

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October 2026

10 dates

AK Distillery moonshine collection ready for an artisan market tasting

Free Entry

Multiple Events Today · 3 October

Saturday, 3 October 2026

Urmston Artisan Market

10:00am–4:00pm

Urmston town centreUrmstonGreater Manchester

Organiser: The Market Co

Spend your Saturday discovering independent makers and award-winning moonshine at Urmston Artisan Market. Find the AK Distillery stand and sample our flavour collection before selecting your bottle.

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Authentic AK Distillery bottles at an independent artisan market

Two-Day Event

Multiple Events Today · 3 October

Saturday, 3 October 2026

Bents Garden & Home Artisan Market – Day One

Times subject to organiser confirmation

Bents Garden & HomeWarrington RoadGlazebury, WarringtonWA3 5NT

Organiser: Independent Street

AK Distillery is spending the weekend at Bents Garden & Home with Independent Street. Browse a wonderful selection of independent businesses and visit us for a miniature tasting of our award-winning moonshine.

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AK Distillery’s award-winning range at Bents artisan market

Two-Day Event

Multiple Events Today · 4 October

Sunday, 4 October 2026

Bents Garden & Home Artisan Market – Day Two

Times subject to organiser confirmation

Bents Garden & HomeWarrington RoadGlazebury, WarringtonWA3 5NT

Organiser: Independent Street

Day two of the artisan market at Bents Garden & Home. Visit AK Distillery and discover why our remarkably smooth moonshine has collected major industry awards.

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AK Distillery’s full moonshine collection at a makers market

Free Entry

Multiple Events Today · 4 October

Sunday, 4 October 2026

Stretford Makers Market

Times subject to organiser confirmation

Stretford town centreStretfordGreater Manchester

Organiser: The Makers Market

Find independent makers, great food and award-winning moonshine at Stretford Makers Market. Visit the AK Distillery stand for a miniature tasting and explore our full flavour collection.

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AK Distillery team meeting guests at an independent market

Free Entry

Multiple Events Today · 4 October

Sunday, 4 October 2026

Eccles Artisan Market

Times subject to organiser confirmation

Eccles town centreEcclesGreater Manchester

Organiser: Independent Street

AK Distillery is coming to Eccles Artisan Market. Meet the team, hear the story behind our independent Tameside distillery and taste moonshine that is proudly described as ultra-smooth, with no burn.

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AK Distillery attending a new community makers market

Brand-New Market

Multiple Events Today · 4 October

Sunday, 4 October 2026

Branston Makers Market – Launch Event

11:00am–4:00pm

Clays Lane ParkClays LaneBranston, Burton-on-TrentDE14 3HU

Organiser: The Makers Market / Branston Town Council

AK Distillery is joining the very first Branston Makers Market. Enjoy a full day of shopping, eating and discovering independent businesses at this brand-new Staffordshire market.

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AK Distillery serving guests at an atmospheric evening event

Halloween Event

Multiple Events Today · 30 October

Friday, 30 October 2026

Ashton Halloween Artisan Market

12:00pm–6:00pm

Market SquareAshton-under-Lyne town centreAshton-under-LyneGreater Manchester

Organiser: Independent Street

Halloween is taking over Ashton, and AK Distillery is joining the celebrations. Discover wickedly good flavours, award-winning bottles and miniature samples from the UK’s first moonshine-only distillery.

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AK Distillery at an atmospheric independent evening event

Halloween Weekend

Multiple Events Today · 30 October

Friday, 30 October 2026

Dracula’s Bazaar – Halloween Weekend, Day One

Times to be confirmed

QUADMarket PlaceCathedral QuarterDerbyDE1 3AS

Organiser: Dracula’s Bazaar / QUAD

Enter Dracula’s Bazaar for a Halloween weekend celebrating alternative makers, dark creativity and independent businesses. AK Distillery will be bringing its dangerously smooth, award-winning moonshine to Derby.

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AK Distillery at a Halloween weekend event

Halloween Day

Multiple Events Today · 31 October

Saturday, 31 October 2026

Dracula’s Bazaar – Halloween Weekend, Day Two

Times to be confirmed

QUADMarket PlaceCathedral QuarterDerbyDE1 3AS

Organiser: Dracula’s Bazaar / QUAD

Celebrate Halloween itself at Dracula’s Bazaar. Find AK Distillery inside QUAD and discover a tempting collection of smooth, distinctive moonshine flavours.

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AK Distillery’s traditional, premium and flavoured moonshine collection

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Multiple Events Today · 31 October

Saturday, 31 October 2026

Preston Friargate Makers Market

10:00am–4:00pm

FriargatePrestonPR1 2EE

Organiser: The Makers Market

AK Distillery is bringing award-winning Polish craft moonshine to Preston’s Friargate. Visit our stand to taste before you buy and discover our traditional, premium and flavoured collection.

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November and December 2026

2 dates

AK Distillery moonshine makers at a live independent event

Final Day

Multiple Events Today · 1 November

Sunday, 1 November 2026

Dracula’s Bazaar – Halloween Weekend, Final Day

Times to be confirmed

QUADMarket PlaceCathedral QuarterDerbyDE1 3AS

Organiser: Dracula’s Bazaar / QUAD

The final day of Dracula’s Bazaar at QUAD Derby. Enjoy one last opportunity to explore its alternative traders and meet AK Distillery’s moonshine makers.

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AK Distillery’s craft moonshine collection at a makers market

Free Entry

Multiple Events Today · 1 November

Sunday, 1 November 2026

Stretford Makers Market

Times subject to organiser confirmation

Stretford town centreStretfordGreater Manchester

Organiser: The Makers Market

Start November by shopping independently at Stretford Makers Market. Visit AK Distillery for miniature samples and bottles from our award-winning craft moonshine collection.

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Christmas Markets 2026

2 dates

AK Distillery serving adult guests at a festive live market

Christmas in Birmingham

Multiple Events Daily · from 7 November

Thursday, 5 November 2026–Thursday, 24 December 2026

Christmas in Cathedral Square – Birmingham

Open daily – individual trading hours may vary

Cathedral SquareColmore RowBirminghamB3 2QB

Organiser: Christmas in Cathedral Square

Find AK Distillery in the heart of Birmingham at Christmas in Cathedral Square. This festive market celebrates independent West Midlands businesses, artisan producers, food, gifts and live entertainment. Visit our chalet to discover award-winning Polish craft moonshine, festive flavours and memorable Christmas gifts. Complimentary miniature tastings will be available for adults aged 18 and over.

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AK Distillery welcoming guests at a busy seasonal market

46 Days in Manchester

Multiple Events Daily · from 7 November

Saturday, 7 November 2026–Tuesday, 22 December 2026

Manchester Christmas Markets – Corn Exchange

10:00am–8:00pm daily · 46 consecutive trading days

Corn ExchangeExchange SquareManchesterM4 3TR

Organiser: Manchester City Council

AK Distillery returns to Manchester Christmas Markets for 46 magical consecutive trading days. Find us at the Corn Exchange and shop our award-winning moonshine collection, festive flavours and Christmas gifts. Taste before you buy, discover your favourite flavour and find a distinctive present created by an independent Greater Manchester distillery.

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Follow AK Distillery events 2026 for a moonshine tasting near me, artisan markets Greater Manchester, Halloween markets Derby, Manchester Christmas Markets 2026 at the Corn Exchange Christmas Market, and Christmas in Cathedral Square Birmingham. Meet an independent distillery from Tameside and discover award-winning British moonshine rooted in Polish craft moonshine UK traditions.