The Sausage and Cider Festival is heading back to Blackpool - here's all you need to know

Last year, it attracted a bumper crowd on its Blackpool debut as one of 50 such festivals across the country.

What times will the event be on?

The Sausage and Cider Festival will run in an afternoon session from noon to 5pm and an evening session from 6pm to 11pm.

What’s on offer?

The event will offer a variety of unique flavours of craft ciders, as well as an array of more than a dozen sausage flavours – plus live entertainment.

There is also a selection of other beverages including Prosecco, gin, beer, and soft drinks.

For those there for the food, there are on-stage sausage and chilli eating competitions, while the live music will be from tribute acts and local bands, including the Kings of Indie Rock, who will perform versions of Indie classics from bands such as the Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Kings of Leon and more.

What do the organisers say?

Tom Cullen, marketing manager for the Sausage and Cider Festival, said: “After a successful last year of the Sausage and Cider Fest indoors, we are excited for the year ahead and hope to welcome even more visitors.

"We’re delighted that after working closely with Blackpool Council’s events team who have helped bring this unique food festival to the local area, we can ensure it will help secure and develop great

economic benefit to the town by encouraging more visitors and supporting local businesses.”

How much do tickets cost and how can you get them?

Tickets start from £12.50 and can be bought at www.sausageandciderfestival.co.uk/blackpool