Friday's opening times are 1pm to 11pm, with the official opening at 6pm by Burnley's Development Director and playing Ledged Paul Fletcher MBE.

On Saturday it will be a 12 noon start until 11pm, with live entertainment in the evening.

There will be hot and cold food served throughout the Festival.

Entry is £2.50, with discounts for Camra and Trust members, by prior notice we will make arrangements for groups of 10 or over.

There will be a selection of over 20 real ales from local and micro breweries, some familiar local brewers such as Grindleton, Moorehouses, Bowland and Moonstone, alongside Breweries new to the East Lancashire area including Prospect (Wigan), Bradfield (Sheffield) and a specially brewed beer for the festival from Oldham's Owl Brewing.

There will also be a selection of Ciders, to give your pallet a refreshing change.

Even if you are a larger drinker, come along and try some of the lighter beers or ciders on offer.

The Clarets Trust would like to thank East Lancs Camra, Burnley Express, Burnley Football Club; Bovis Lend Lease, Thwaites Brewery and the various local companies, Supporters Clubs, and individuals for their continued support and generosity.

For any more information please look at our website http://www.claretstrust.com.

Or email claretstrustbeerfestival@yahoo.co.uk.

Or contact Meg Fawcett 07944625912.