A BEER and gin festival is being held at Glusburn.

The event takes place next Friday and Saturday, October 4/5, at the community and arts centre, Colne Road.

There will be 20 cask and keg beers from locally-based and regional breweries, and a wide selection of artisan gins.

Wood-fired pizzas will also be on offer.

A line-up of live music will include performances from Tom Scothern, The Sharp Dressed Men, Blue Star Tattoo and The Rhythm Junkies.

A spokesperson says: "This much-anticipated new festival promises an unforgettable weekend filled with great drinks, food and live music!".

The festival is open from 5pm-11pm on the Friday and from noon-11pm on the Saturday.

Admission is £5; a wristband will then grant entry to all sessions.

For more details, visit gicac.org.uk