Hundreds raise their glasses at Padiham Beer Festival
![Friends Lynne Uttley (centre) Amanda Fleming (left) and Nicola Hunt get into the spirit at the Padiham Beer Festival.](https://www.burnleyexpress.net/webimg/legacy_ash_110941613.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
![Friends Lynne Uttley (centre) Amanda Fleming (left) and Nicola Hunt get into the spirit at the Padiham Beer Festival.](/img/placeholder.png)
Organised by Padiham town councillor Chris Smith, with a team of colleagues and members of the public, the two day event saw visitors flock to the town hall to sample a range of 25 Real Ales and cider and there was also a gin bar.
Launched on Friday for two days, the popular Facemelters band entertained to a capacity crowd in the ballroom on the Saturday evening.
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Hide AdThe Mayor of Padiham Coun. Howard Hudson said: "It was one of the most successful events to date with numbers up on previous years.
![Lynne Uttley (front) and other friends enjoy the celebrations at Padiham Beer Festival.](https://www.burnleyexpress.net/webimg/legacy_ash_110941614.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
![Lynne Uttley (front) and other friends enjoy the celebrations at Padiham Beer Festival.](/img/placeholder.png)
"The town council would like to thank Irwell Brewery and all its staff, the band, everyone who came and all those who helped to make the weekend a success, including the five members of the public who helped to man the doors."