Programme - Thursday, 29th September 2011

Food and Drink Tasting at Aston Marina - 10.00 am to 6.00 pm

Visit Aston Marina and taste the finest artisan delicacies from local producers as well as our own famous home cooked specialities 

The Famous Minibus Real Ale Trail – departs The Royal Exchange Radford Street at 6.30 pm prompt.

Visit eight neighbouring pubs each selling Staffordshire brewed real ale and all in the comfort of a minibus. Always a sell out so book early! Full details on Real Ale Trail pages.

The Stepping Stone Real Ale Trail

 Lymestone Brewery’s Stepping Stone Trail was such a success last year they’re doing it again! Pick up an entry card at any of the participating pubs and get it stamped whenever you buy a Lymestone beer in pubs on the trail .Exchange your stamped card for a choice of goodies from the brewery. Conditions apply – see entry card.

Giant Paella Nighta at The Mill, Mill Street from 6.00 pm

Jose's paella bowl is the biggest you've ever seen. As much as you can eat for £12.95 each. Book direct on 01785 818456

Wines and Game at Stone Railway Station - 7.30 pm

A 5 course Gourmet Food & Wine Dinner with food prepared by chef Tony Panter from “March Hare” and a matching wine for each dish by James Gillespie of Touchstone Wines . Tickets £45 (inc all food & wine)  Tickets from Touchstone Wines 17a Lichfield Street or phone 07770 662662

Grill Night at The Wheatsheaf, Oulton - from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm

Choose from tonight's grill menu and enjoy a free drink - all for only £8.00

Mediterranean Tapas and Live Music – The Lounge, Market Square from 7.00pm

Custodio’s tapas dishes have become the talk of the town and tonight he intends to wow you with some Festival favourites! Probably best to book a table – call on 01785 615737

Free wine at The Star

Enjoy a complimentary bottle of house wine with every two meals.

Skillet or Pie Night at The Blue Rooms - from 6.00 pm

You'll be spoilt for choice tonight.! Is it a sizzling skillet or one of George's famous pies?

Ribs of Beef Night – The Pheasant, Old Road from 7.00pm

They’re still talking about Dave Smithwick’s beef baps from last year! But this year he’s doubled the order for Staffordshire beef from the butcher!

Rock at The Swan from 9.30 pm

One of the Swan's favourite rock bands Cry Havoc gets festival weekend off to a belting start! 

Live Music at Granville's - from 9.00 pm

Adam is still finalising the details but guarantees a great night of live music.