Programme - Saturday, 1st Oct 2011

Festival Farmers’ Market – Town Centre from 9.00 am

Stone’s monthly Farmers’ Market is the best in the county but the two day Festival Farmers’Markets are always something special! Get into town early to avoid disappointment

Gourmet Food Marquee on Westbridge Park from 10.00 am

Over seventy stalls offering everything and anything to do with food and drink! Samplings, tastings, demonstrations, Taste of Staffordshire marquee, Titanics ‘Best of Staffordshire’ beer tent, children’s rides – a great day out for all the family!

Admission £6. Accompanied children under 16 free of charge

Cookery Demonstrations in Demonstration Marquee from 10.00 am

Some of Staffordshire’s best chefs will be demonstrating their skills throughout the day. On the hour – every hour! For further details see Demonstrations page.

All demonstrations are free of charge being included in admission charge.

Homemade is Best at Aston Marina

Everything in our Farm Shop made by our chefs in the Aston Marina Kitchen has 10% off - take it away and eat at home. Or dine in the Bistro with a special Festival offer - 2 course set lunch for £11.95. Booking recommended.

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.

Boatyard Open Day at Canal Cruising, Crown Street – all day

Visit Stone’s unique working boatyard, inspect the workshops, the oldest dry dock on the canal network and inspect some of the cruising fleet. And if you book a holiday today for next season you’ll get a 10% discount on a 10/11day holiday, 50% off the second week of a two week holiday and the last week is free if you book a three week holiday.

Free chocolate at Wikijum, High Street

Pop in today and sample some of Becky’s Fairtrade chocolates or have a free Fair Trade cup of tea or coffee. Other samples available.

BBQ in the beer garden at The Swan - all day

So popular last year, they're doing it again! Sorry, no children

Kids eat Free! The Star - all day

Enjoy a family meal out and the kids eat for free! An amazing Festival offer!

'Raise your Glasses' at The Wheatsheaf, Oulton - from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm

A free bottle of house wine at every table of four or more.

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

Too many choices? Sizzling Skillet or one of George's famous pies - you can't go wrong whatever you choose!

Wines of Italy - at Stone Railway Station at 7.30 pm

A tasting of wines from this superstar of wine-producing countries – the Evening is presented by specialist Nikki Jarrett from Cheltenham. Tickets £15. Tickets from Touchstone Wines 17a Lichfield Street or phone 07770 662662

Karen's Kocktail at the Cheesy Disco - Langtry's from 7.30 pm

Can't wait to see what a Cheesy Disco is! And there's a cash prize for the the first person who can accurately guess the ingredients of Karen's Kocktail!

Live Music at The Swan from 9.00 pm

Saturday nights in The Swan are renowned for their llive bands and tonight will be no exception! One of The Swan's most exciting bands - the Sarah Miller Band

Live Music at Granvilles - from 9.00 pm

Back by popular demand - The Hifidels. One of Granville's all time favourites.