A BEER and burger festival will be held later this year to celebrate the 15th birthday of St Helens and Districts Campaign for Real Ale.
Ruskin Sports Village will be hosting the event from Friday, Sepember 22 to Sunday, September 24.
St Helens Camra, which campaigns for real ale, community pubs and consumer rights, is hoping "to bring the town together for a weekend of great real ale, food, and entertainment".
It is the first time in many years that the branch has put on such an event, and organisers hope that this will be the first of many more.
Chair of St Helens and Districts CAMRA, Gillian Yates, said: “I’m so pleased we have got the chance to put on a beer festival again.
"It’s been something that we have been asked about a lot by our members, but we just haven’t had the resource to do it before now.
"It’s wonderful to have this opportunity especially in our 15th year – what a great way to celebrate.
Event will be 'family-friendly'
“We hope to attract people from all over the town and beyond who enjoy drinking real ale and even those who don’t as there will be something for everyone. The event will be family friendly, so everyone is welcome.
"It’s being held at Ruskin Sports Village, who we can't thank enough for their support, making use of their excellent bar and restaurant facilities."
The Wicket bar will be open selling its usual fair of lagers, wines and spirits – while a new outdoor decked area will house more than 30 real ales and real ciders over the weekend.
There will also be a bar showcasing international beers. The Wicket will also be selling a range of burgers.
“These events don’t happen by magic,” said Gillian.
“To make this a really successful event we will be looking for volunteers to help us run the festival and more details will be available over the coming weeks and months so keep an eye on our website and social media channels.
Volunteers needed
“We will need people to do all kinds of jobs such as helping with set up and pack down of the kit before and after the event, working the behind the bar, selling tickets, washing glasses and site security.
"Everyone who volunteers will get a festival t-shirt which must be worn while they are on duty, and they will receive discounted food and drinks on site.”
The branch will also be looking for local businesses or individuals to sponsor various aspects of the event such as the glasses, t-shirts and festival programmes.
Sponsorship details are available on https://sthelens.camra.org.uk/beer-festival and anyone who is interested is asked to email beerfest@sthelens.camra.org.uk
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