Organised by the area’s District Lions, the annual gathering switched to the new venue having outgrown its former home at the town’s Miners’ Welfare Hall.
The move allowed the capacity to more than double, with 500 tickets snapped up for Saturday afternoon’s event. With a selection of local brews on offer, food, and music entertainment, the intermittent rain was not enough to deter drinkers.
1. Garforth and District Lions Club Beer Festival
The event was held for the first time at Garforth Country Club. (pic by Steve Riding) Photo: Steve Riding
2. Garforth and District Lions Club Beer Festival
Sitting room only...Pam Almond, Trev Docker, Colin Unwin, Lynne Bradley. (pic by Steve Riding) Photo: Steve Riding
3. Garforth and District Lions Club Beer Festival
Drinkers dived for cover as the rain came down. (pic by Steve Riding) Photo: Steve Riding
4. Garforth and District Lions Club Beer Festival
Cheers....(from left) Steve Hoult, Pat,Coolican Nicola, Coolican, Paul Coolican and Marc Coolican. (pic by Steve Riding) Photo: Steve Riding
5. Garforth and District Lions Club Beer Festival
The bars were stocked with some of Yorkshire's finest beers. (pic by Steve Riding) Photo: Steve Riding
6. Garforth and District Lions Club Beer Festival
The festival had previously been held at the Miners' Welfare Hall, but was moved to accommodate more drinkers. (pic by Steve Riding) Photo: Steve Riding