Saturday 21st September is when Oktoberfest starts at the Sandford Park Alehouse. The first barrel will be tapped at 5pm, so get there on time.

The festival runs through beer week and on until Sunday 6th October.

Make sure you do not miss the celebrations with some amazing German beers and pretzels and bratwurst.

The Gloucestershire Beer Week Battle of the Bands will also be part of the celebrations. On Friday 27th September Tom Corneill will be playing from 7pm to 9pm. Then on Saturday 28th, Slimline Henry will be taking their place at 7pm.