REAL ale fans are in for a treat this weekend as the fifth Sedgley Beer Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before.
The Sedgley Scout Group festival team have been busy organising the event, which will also see an array of cider and wine served up on Friday and Saturday (September 22 and 23).
Vice chairman, David Baugh said: “We are very excited about our fifth year, the beer festival just keeps going from strength to strength!
"We choose such great ales and top-quality live music that people just love it.
"So many local folks create a superb atmosphere, its Sedgley’s premier event, where everyone is pretty certain to meet old friends.”
A familiar face will also be helping out behind the bar on Friday night - Dudley North MP Ian Austin (pictured below on the right).
The Labour MP, who will be there between 6pm and 7pm, said: “Last year’s festival was really popular and raised lots of money for good causes, so I’m really pleased to help out by pulling a few pints.
“The Black Country is home to some of the best brewers in Britain like Holden’s and Fownes and brilliant pubs like The Beacon and The Jolly Crispin, so there should be some excellent beer on offer.”
Drinkers will be entertained on Friday night with live music from locals Ben and Alun Davies, who will be serving up a range of 60s, blues, folk, and classic rock numbers.
Also playing for the first time on Friday night will be Irish band, Damn the Weather, performing hits from The Dubliners, The Clancy's and The Pogues.
Joining the line-up on Saturday afternoon will be Sedgley Ukulele Strummers, providing up tempo, foot-tapping music with a good dose of fun.
The Starving Dogs, will headline Saturday night, blasting out favourites from Status Quo and other rock 'n' roll bands.
Admission costs £10 and includes £8 of drinks and a souvenir festival glass.
Every penny raised at the festival, which takes place at the Jubilee Scout Hall, will be split between the 1st Sedgley Scout Group, Children in Need and other local charities.
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