Knutsford Beer Festival offers bigger wine and gin bar

Knutsford Beer Festival will be held in the grounds of Egerton Primary School from Thursday, May 28 to Saturday, May 30.

Renowned for its impressive selection of beers, this year’s celebration will include an expanded wine and gin bar.

Knutsford wine merchant Ed Speakman, of Morgan Edwards, said: “We wanted to make sure the festival feels welcoming to everyone, not just loyal beer drinkers.

“By offering a dedicated wine and gin bar, we’re giving people more choice and a different way to enjoy the event.

Ed Speakman, right, shows festival sponsors selection of wines (Image: Jonathan Farber)

“It’s also really important to us that no one feels left out, which is why we’ve included alcohol-free wine and gin options too.

“So whether you’re not drinking or just pacing yourself, you can still be part of the experience with a quality crafted drink.

“We’ve supported the beer festival for many years but this year will see the best wine and gin bar to date.”

Organisers say the festival would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors.

Glass sponsor Marianne Evans, of Tukea, said: “I really love championing a local festival that raises money for such good causes.

“The sponsors’ night is always a highlight for me.

From left, festival sponsors Marianne Evans, Roger Lewis and David Jones with wine merchant Ed Speakman (Image: Jonathan Farber)

“It’s such a fun, friendly atmosphere and I’ll catch up with friends that we see there every year.

“As someone who isn’t a big beer drinker, I’m especially pleased that the festival offers wine and gin as well.

“It really does feel like there’s something for everyone, and it’s a fantastic way for the community to come together and give something back.”

The wine and gin bar is supported by longstanding festival sponsor David Jones, from PR Jones Jewellers, and Roger Lewin, from Knutsford Hearing Centre, joining for the first time.

David said: “I’ve always believed in giving back to the community.

“It’s a great event that brings people together while raising money for local charities and I’m proud to continue supporting it.”

From left, Ed Speakman with festival sponsors Roger Lewin, David Jones and Marianne Evans (Image: Jonathan Farber)

Roger said: “As a business in the centre of town, it’s important to me to support the community and help make Knutsford an even better place.

“I’m really pleased to get behind the festival this year and contribute to the great work it does.”

All proceeds from this year’s event will go to Knutsford Men’s Shed and Stable Minds.

Both organisations play a vital role in supporting wellbeing and the local community.

Sponsors and volunteers still needed.

Anyone wishing to volunteer can email contact@knutsfordbeerfestival.org.uk.

Businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities can email sponsor@knutsfordbeerfestival.org.uk.

Tickets priced £12.50 per session and are available at knutsfordbeerfestival.org.uk.