FRIDAY 22 – SUNDAY 24 APRIL 2011

BIC PURBECK HALL

Following huge success last April, The Big Bournemouth Beer Festival returns to the BIC this Easter weekend, in association with East Dorset CAMRA. Sponsored by Hot Rocks Restaurant and Bar, the event features over 200 beers from across the UK! There will be live music at ticketed sessions in association with Bournemouth Folk Club, with Quinns Quinney and Lady Winwoods Maggots confirmed for the evening sessions. Plus zany London-based Top Shelf Jazz will be playing on Saturday afternoon! Sessions are expected to sell out in advance so book early!

Admission Price (£5.50) includes a souvenir glass, tasting guide and a complimentary drinks voucher which entitles you to half a pint of beer or cider. There will also be a cider and perry bar, wine bar, plus food and bar snacks will be available to purchase.

The BIC has once again teamed up with Wilts & Dorset buses and are able to offer exclusive discounts on Explorer tickets. Explorer tickets are available for just £3 (usually £7.50) when purchased with your Beer Festival ticket.

No under 18s admitted to Purbeck Hall - right of admission reserved. LAST ENTRY - 1hr before session end time.

SESSION TIMES:

Friday 22 April: 6.30pm - 11.30pm; session admission £5.50*
Saturday 23 April: 12pm - 5pm and 6.30pm - 11.30pm; session admission £5.50*
Sunday 24 April 'Sup-up Sunday'*: 12pm - 5pm; no admission fee! (see small print for details)*


*No food included in the admission price. 'Sup-up Sunday' 24th April - free admission (no ticket required) - first come, first served (no live music, no souvenir glass, tasting guide or complimentary drinks voucher). Drinks voucher (£1.50) valid for half a pint of beer or cider can be purchased in advance as well as on the day - valid for all 3 days at the festival - and are strictly non-refundable.