Blackburn Beer & Gin Festival was a hit!

Blackburn Beer & Gin Festival opened with a bang as over 100 businesses attended a hugelysuccessfulexclusivesponsorevent on Friday afternoon. Individuals had the opportunity to network with some of the biggest businesses in East Lancashire whilstsamplingthefinestbeersandgins.

The three-day event showcased a lineup of 60 ales sourced by Headline Sponsor, Bowland Brewery, as well as a range of lagers and ciders from some fantastic local producers Attendees also had the opportunity to try a range of gins sourced fromDarwen-basedWhitehallDistillery.

“The Blackburn Beer & Gin Festival is one of the most successful fundraising events in East Lancashire It raises vital funds for a local charity that is close to our hearts, and isapleasuretobeapartofeveryyear,”said MalcolmIreland,ChairmanoftheBlackburn Beer&GinFestival.

Action-packed rugby matches entertained the attendees throughout the weekend too, whilst live music featured some great local talent, including George Banks, Miranda MylesandPaulConner.Guestsalsohadthe opportunity to try delicious food from Clayton Park, La Bella Mozzarella and Spicy JackDeli

AndrewGrahamMBE,FounderofBlackburn &DarwenYouthZonesaid:

‘Local businesses power this event, and we are delighted with how many businesses get behind it to raise funds. Thank you to everyone who sponsored, especially to our Headline Sponsors, Totally Wicked, Bowker and Farleys Solicitors. A special thank you toCardboardBoxCompanytoo

This event is Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone’s biggest fundraiser, and we really appreciate the Committee of business leaders Chaired by Malcolm Ireland dedicating 6 months of their time to preparing the event, with all profits being donated to Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone.