Knutsford Beer Festival appeals for sponsors to make it best ever

Local businesses are invited to help the team make it their most successful charity fundraiser so far.

Around 1,000 people attend the event which has raised £50,000 for local charities since it began.

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This year’s beer festival will be held at Egerton Place from April 25-27 and aims to raise £10,000 for two local charities, Hope Central and Stable Minds.

Scott Lowe pulling a pint of beer, sponsored by his company EndpointX at last year's festival, pictured with volunteer Colin Kemshead (Image: Sandra Curties)

Sponsorship co-ordinator Kevin Jardine said: “We’ve got a superb event lined up this year for our 10th anniversary.

“We’ll have the biggest selection of beers we’ve ever had and we’re bringing back all the other parts that people loved last year, hot food, live music, the tasting masterclasses, and our wine and gin bars.

Sian Winslade life coach, one of this year's sponsors (Image: Sandra Curties)

“People tell us that the beer festival is one of the highlights of the year for them, so sponsoring the event is a great way for businesses to get involved in the community.

“It would also be great if some bigger companies were able to support us so we can raise the most we can for charity.

Caterine Hooper, of Detaljer, one of this year's sponsors (Image: Sandra Curties)

“We understand that people’s budgets are spread thinly at the moment so we genuinely appreciate every penny that people can give us.

“We’ve pulled together a good range of sponsorship packages to cater to all budgets, starting at £80 to sponsor one barrel of beer, up to overall sponsorship of the event, and a range of options in between.

Paul Watson and Tessa Blakemore, of Bella Design, who are supporting this year's festival (Image: Sandra Curties)

“This year we’ve got over 45 beers on the bar so there are plenty of beers for people to sponsor.

“F the first time we have a digital drinks list that you can use on your phone to help select and save your favourite beer choices.”

Ben Whittaker, of Flock of Arts, one of this year's sponsors (Image: Sandra Curties)

All sponsors are invited to a special preview event ahead of the festival to give guests a chance to try the beers and enjoy a night of celebration.

The festival is supporting Stable Minds mental health CIC and Hope Central foodbank.

David Jones, of PR Jones, one of this year's sponsors (Image: Sandra Curties)

Stable Minds promotes mental wellbeing within the Knutsford community.

Hope Central foodbank plays a crucial role in addressing food poverty also provides a range of support services for the community.

Roberta Dyer, of Roberta Beauty, one this year's sponsors (Image: Sandra Curties)

Anna Evans-Kerr, sales director at Redrow NW, said: “Community is at the heart of Redrow and as well as building new communities, we like to help existing ones too.

“We’re proud to be able to offer support to Knutsford Beer Festival for the second time and we wish the event the best of luck.”

Local businesses interested in sponsoring the event can contact the sponsorship team by emailing sponsor@knutsfordbeerfestival.org.uk.

Tickets to the festival are now on sale at knutsfordbeerfestival.org.uk

Sessions run each evening from Thursday to Saturday with an additional session on Saturday afternoon.