Events in Bury - Festivals

1st Ramsbottom Beer Festival Raising money for RNLI

• 50+ real ales from the micro’s of Lancashire(ish) all on hand pump
• Food available - Live music Saturday
• English and continental bottle beers
• Entry wristband £2.50/£2.00 with CAMRA card
• Wristband allows entry to ALL sessions
• Souvenir Glass £2.50

Thousands of people travelled to Ramsbottom in 2011 to indulge their taste buds in mouthwatering chocolate delights with many free samples and exquisite Easter Eggs from master chocolatiers and chocolate related products (i.e. beauty products containing cocoa etc.). Due to the huge success 2010's Festival, the organisers extended the festival over a weekend which included cookery demonstrations, evening dining experience, ELR Chocolate Express Train, Giant Easter Egg competition, wine tasting evening, World Record attempt, music and entertainment and much much more.
The Chocolate Experience The organisers teamed up with local award winning chocolatiers and chefs to bring all chocolate lovers a pure indulgence treat with a delicious chocolate inspired menu and entertainment from Hot Chocolate tribute act Kennie Simon.

Market Place hosted Chocolate alfresco style, while visitors were stuck for choice with the many chocolate stalls on Bridge Street with traders from all over the North West promoting award winning mouth watering delicacies.

Stores in Ramsbottom Town centre hosted in-store demonstrations and tastings including Zotter's organic and fairtrade chocolate tastings, chocolate spray tans and hair treatments, chocolate cheese, chocolate beer wine and cocktails, and herbal remedies containing cocoa.