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by KATHRYN CATNEY
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Charlene Craig, Karen Cleland and
Maria Campkin at the Hilden pictured at the Hilden
Beer Beer Festival Picture By: Aidan O'Reilly |
Tim Harris, Stephen Lewis and
Callum Onnerod enjoying the Hilden Beer Festival
Picture By: Aidan O'Reilly |
THE ANNUAL Hilden Beer and Music Festival
last weekend was another roaring success with 2000 people
passing through the doors to sample the best beers and music the
brewery has to offer.
The festival, in its 9th year, attracted
visitors from across the province and beyond to sample its
extensive selection of independently brewed beers from around
the UK and Ireland.
It boasted a selection of 30 different beers
from independent breweries, as well as five of the best ales
that Hilden had to offer.
After paying a fee at the door, the thirsty
visitors were directed towards the brewing rooms, where kegs of
ale were lined-up waiting to be sampled.
Visitors were also treated to a barbecue,
served up by Lisburn's very own Masterchef, Jonny Stevenson and
live music while they supped on their pints.
The festival opened on Friday with an evening
of "Brews and Blues", with bands including The Ronnie Greer
Blues Band and The Roy Fulton Band.
Saturday's performances included The
Delawares and The Gerry O'Neill Band, but the highlight of the
evening was the eclectic, electric Red Hot Roosters, who rocked
the socks off the crowded dance floor, followed by the fabulous
Southbound to close.
Sunday opened on a more relaxing note with
The Victor Curry Jazz Band chilling the crowd, but the pace was
soon picked-up and by the end of the evening the crowd descended
on the dance floor as Caledonia, followed by Jinx closed the
festival.
Frances Maguire, Manager of The Tap Room at the Hilden
Brewery, said: "This year's festival has been a huge success and
not even the weather could deter people from the 'live beer and
real music'
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Heather Hamilton and Adrain
Hooisna pictured at the Hilden Beer Festival Picture
By: Aidan O'Reilly |
Sarah Ruddell and Kim Cobaine
pictured at the Hilden Beer Festival Picture By:
Aidan O'Reilly |
Neill Robinson and Stuart McCann
pictured at the Hilden Beer Festival Picture By:
Aidan O'Reilly |
Ulster Star
29/08/2008
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