MAKE hay while the sun's shining: Northumberland's popular Tynedale Beer & Cider Festival brings in a record number of visitors in its 25th year.
The weather played dice for the much-loved Tynedale Park, event over the weekend (June 18-20), as thousands of visitors made their way to Corbridge to soak up the sun and the atmosphere.
Organisers from Tynedale Rugby Football Club and Tynedale Lions Club believe a record attendance was present over the three-day celebration.
Ian Cave, chair of the Tynedale Beer Festival, said that over 5,500 of the newly branded tumblers were given out this year.
He thanked the "many sponsors" who continue to support the festival.
"As many of you will know, the festival is organised and staffed entirely by volunteers, all looking resplendent in the new pink T-shirts," he said.
"The profits from the festival will be donated to Calvert Kielder, West Northumberland Food Bank, Silverline Memories and Tynedale Rugby Football Club."
Pam Sinclair, a volunteer at Tynedale Beer Festival, said the event's magic comes from "everyone who attends, and all the volunteers," describing her shift as "hard work, but good fun."
She said this year's atmosphere had been lifted by "really good music, like every year," plus the sunshine, which meant "lots of people here and everyone's in a good mood."
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The volunteer spent the day serving keg beer and said her standout moment was seeing a guy in a lobster suit when it was red hot."
She added she would "absolutely" be back at the festival next year.
The dates for the 2027 festival have now been released: June 17 to 19. Tickets will go on sale later this year.
Organisers have encouraged the public to keep an eye on the beer festival's social media accounts and its website for photos from this year and updates on next year's event.
"We hope to see you in 2027," added Ian.
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