News on real ale, pubs, beer festivals and breweries - with a touch of humour
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Some pub festivals for Essex area.
Sep 15 to 16 Chequers Inn Head Steet Goldhanger Essex CM9 8AS Tel: 01621 788203
20 Real Ales Goldhanger Gala Weekend BBQ - lunchtime onwards Morris dancing Sat - Vintage Cars, Elton John tribute act (evening) Sun - Samba band
Sep 14 to 16 The Crown High street Ingatestone Essex CM4 0AT Tel: 01277 353538
20+ Real ales plus cider BBQ daily + normal pub menu. Sat: Live music Sun: Face painting, magic, balloon animals (and possibly something for the children)
Sep 22 to 23
1st Rochford CAMRA Cider and Perry Festival Blanchfields Bar
1 Southend Road Rochford Essex SS4 1HA Tel: 01702 544015
10 ciders, 4 Perries Sat 11am to 11pm, Sum 12pm to 10:30pm Free admission
Sep 27 to 30 Sep 27 starts @ 6pm Queens Head
30 Lower Anchor Street Chelmsford Essex CM2 0AS Tel: 01245 265181
70+ Real Ales plus cider Live Jaz/Folk on Sunday