Whitefield’s Stand Cricket Club is once again throwing open its gates for a weekend of great drinks, live music and community spirit as its popular Beer & Gin Festival returns from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th June.

Now a standout event in the local calendar, the festival is promising its biggest edition to date, featuring 11 breweries pouring from 14 taps and a fantastic selection of local small-batch gins from six regional distilleries.

Here’s what festivalgoers can look forward to across the weekend:

 

  • Friday 27th June
    Kick things off with junior cricket training, followed by live music from The Bury Busker, a local favourite. Enjoy freshly made pizza from Cugini’s alongside other tasty hot food options
  • Saturday 28th June
    The cricket heats up as Stand CC 1st XI take on local rivals Walshaw CC. Stick around for more mouth-watering food, a broad selection of drinks, and an electric live set from ‘Soul Food’, a 4-piece band bringing the soul, funk, and feel-good energy into the evening
  • Sunday 29th June
    Ease into Sunday with a relaxed vibe and more live sport, including a friendly cricket match (details to be confirmed). The perfect way to round off a weekend of community fun.

This year’s featured breweries include:

Squawk Brewing Co. | Moorhouses | Lilley’s Cider | Bowland Brewery | Blackjack Brew Co. | J.W.Lees | Brightside Brewing Company | Pomona Island | Marble Brewery | Shindigger | Hideaway Brewery

And from the world of gin:

Bolton Gin | Ginsmith | Manchester Gin | Prestwich Gin | Stockport Gin | Holcombe Gin

Entry is completely free, with no tickets required. Just bring your friends, family and good vibes to enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, exceptional drinks and entertainment all weekend long.

Elliot Barker, Treasurer at Stand Cricket Club, said: “We’re delighted to welcome everyone back for another fantastic year of the Beer and Gin Festival. With our largest-ever selection—11 breweries pouring from 14 taps and six gin distilleries—it promises to be our biggest event yet. The festival is not only a celebration of great drinks and community spirit but also a vital part of our annual fundraising efforts.”

Stand Cricket Club is based in Whitefield, offering cricket opportunities for all ages and abilities. The club continues to grow, including its thriving women’s team.

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