A BEER festival in Cirencester intends to make a splash this weekend.

The Festival, a first for the Corn Hall in Cirencester, on Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14 will feature 50 barrels of beer brewed by local independent breweries, plus local gin and cider.

There will also be food hosted by Made By Bob and The Kings Head including, Bratwurst in a brioche roll, pulled pork baps, Made by Bob burgers, wood-fired sourdough pizzas, tempura prawns, antipasti platters.

Live music on Saturday night is provided by Phoenix Festival favourites The Shadow Monkeys, providing a mix of funk, soul, rock and pop.

Buy £20 worth of beer tokens and get a commemorative beer tankard to take away and free entry.

The event is supporting community projects The Phoenix Festival and We remember 1918!

Full details of entry from cirencesterbeerfestival.co.uk

Saturday, October 13 11.30am until 9.30pm.

Sunday, October 14 12-4om