The Romsey, Chandler’s Ford & District Round Table's yearly beer festival is due to be the 'the biggest and best yet'.

The event, which started in 2017, will be held on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 at Crosfield Hall in Romsey.

Organisers expect a sell-out on both nights and are urging people to book early.

The festival will feature more than 25 local beers and ciders for attendees to sample.

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There will be music both nights (Image: Romsey, Chandler's Ford & District Round Table) Popular Donna Italia pizzas will also make a return, having been a hit in previous years, and live music will feature on both nights.

Round Table members have expressed gratitude for the community's support.

Brewery, Flack Manor, has been a significant help, lending equipment and assisting other breweries in storing beer ahead of the festival.

Organiser Oliver ‘Fudge’ Stone said: "I absolutely love being involved in running the beer festival – it really is the best weekend of the year. We are especially excited this year with the range of beers and ciders.

"Thank you so much to Flack Manor for all they do to help us out, and I am delighted Donna Italia are returning to provide the best pizzas in town."

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The festival, since its launch in 2017, has raised more than £20,000 for good causes.

This year, the 10,000th pint is expected to be sold around 8pm on the Friday night.

Tickets are still available at romseybeerfestival.co.uk.

Updates on breweries and bands will be regularly posted on the Round Table's Facebook page as the event approaches.

The beer and cider festival is just the start of Romsey, Chandler’s Ford & District Round Table’s 2024 fundraising efforts.

The group has confirmed that Father Christmas will be making a visit to homes across the area in the lead-up to Christmas, with the Round Table providing his transport.

Details of his routes and dates will be posted on the Round Table's Facebook page.