Gourmet Food Marquee - Westbridge Park from 10.00 a.m.

Over seventy stalls offering everything and anything to do with food and drink! Samplings, tastings, demonstrations, kiddies rides, Titanic beer tent, entertainment, live music - there's someting for everyone. Admission price £5.00

Free Cookery Demonstrations - Demonstration Kitchen, Westbridge Park from 10.00 a.m.

Demonstrations throughout the day. See the Demonstrations page and look out for the Notice Boards for up to date details. All demonstrations are free being included in the admission price.

Festival Farmers' Market - Town centre - all day.

Stone has the best monthly Farmers' Market in the whole of Staffordshire - but the Festival market is always the busiest! So get into town early to grab a bargain!

Win a Magnum of Vintage Cava at the Old School Wines stand in the Gourmet Food Marquee

Call at the Old School Wines stand in the Gourmet Food Marquee on Westbridge Park and guess the number of corks in the giant champagne glass - no purchase necessary. The winner will be announced in the Gourmet Food Marquee on Sunday afternoon.

Boatyard Open Day - Canal Cruising, Crown Street - all day

Visit Stone's 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, you'll get 10% off a 10/11 night holiday, 50% off the second week on a two week holiday and the last week is free if you book a three week holiday!

Home-grown Autumn Harvest - Aston Marina Farm Shop Lichfield Road (A51) Stone

During Festival week Aston Marina Farm Shop is offering a 20% discount on all home grown fruit and vegetables. Valid Monday to Sunday.

One for the Ladies! - Chantilly, High Street

Treat yourselves, ladies! Take advantage of Chantilly's 10% discount offer (vouchers and beauty treatments excluded) Valid Mon 27th September to Saturday 2nd October.

Footsteps' Annual Raffle - Footsteps Shoe Shop, Stafford Street - all week

Your chance to win a £50 cash prize! Every customer will be given a free raffle ticket for every £10 spent during Festival week. Valid Monday 27th September to Saturday 2nd October.

Fairtrade Bargains all week at Wikijum, High Street

Pop in and see Becky's fantastic range of fair trade products and take advantage of some very special Festival Fairtrade Food offers.

A Toasted Teacake or Scone with your Cuppa - Hammersley's of Stone, High Street.

Relax with a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy a free toasted teacake or scone with the compliments of Hammersleys. Valid Monday to Saturday.

'Homemade is best' - Aston Marina Farm Shop Lichfield Road (A51) Stone

Everything in the Farm Shop made by our chefs in the Aston Marina kitchen has 10% off - take it away and eat it at home or dine in the Bistro with a special offer 2 course set lunch for £12.95. Booking essential. Tel: 01785 819702

Free chocolate today at Wikijum, High Street

Pop in and sample some of Becky's free trade chocolates! Yummy! Or have a free Fair Trade drink - tea or coffeee. And other samples to take away!

Free underlay offer during Festival week at Tailored Floors in the High Street

Stone's newest shop has nothing to do with food or drink but that's no reason not to be involved! So Richard Taylor is offering free underlay for every carpet order over £155 during Festival week.

Free hot drinks in Wkijum all day!

Becky is serving free hot rinks to all customers today and is giving away free samples of fair trade tea.

Mugs a plenty!  Dunoon, High Street.

Dunoon are giving a 10% discount on all china mugs purchased during Festival week. Valid Monday 27th September to Saturday 2nd October.

Festival Bargains at Home and Colour, High Street - all week

Festival discounts of 10% off Progress Bakeware, up to 50% off Salter kitchen scales and up to 50% off Cole and Mason salt and pepper mills

'Stepping Stone'  Real Ale Trail - pubs around the town.

Sponsored by Lymestone Brewery, this is a new event this year! Call into any of the participating pubs and pick up an entry card. Get a stamp when you buy a drink in each of the pubs and exchange it for a free T shirt from the brewery. Conditions apply - see entry card. For further details see Real Ale Trail page.

Locale Ales at The Swan

25 different locally brewed Real Ales - all brewed within 30 miles of Stone  - will be available during the week or until they've all gone!

Free glass of wine at the Three Crowns, Lichfield Road - all week

Order a main meal from the Three Crown's fantastic new seasonal menu and enjoy a free glass of house wine.

BBQ at The Swan - all day

If you went to the Swan's Beer Festival in July you will know why the BBQ is back!  Locally sourced sausages and burgers cooked to order in the rear Garden Bar.

Staffordshire Beef Special - Langtrys, Oulton Road from 6.00 p.m.

Chef Tony Hancock from the Gardeners' Retreat Restaurant, Barlaston Old Road Nurseries has escaped for the evening to prepare a Carbonade of Staffordshire Beef marinaded in Langtrys best ale and served with rice or mashed potato.

"Festival Fiesta!"  at Chico's in the Crown Hotel - all week

Enjoy a free glass of Chico's Sangria or Chico's Mojito with every main meal in Stone's new authentic Mexican restaurant.

Combo Night at the Blue Rooms - Granville Square from 6.00 p.m.

All week George has been cooking skillets, pies and steaks. Now you can choose your favourite! They're all on the menu tonight!  And knowing George, tonight may be just a little bit special!

'Raise your glasses!' at the Wheatsheaf, Oulton - 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

A free bottle of wine with every table of four or more eating in the restaurant!

Italian Taster Feast at La Dolce Vita - Stafford Street from 7.00 p.m.

Peter, Russell and Tom are producing their exceedingly popular Italian Taster Feast again this year. A fantastic four course Italian feast at a price of £38.95 per couple.

"Cheers!" courtesy of the Stone Steak House, Station Road - all week

Enjoy a free glass of wine with each main meal during Festival week.

Tapas Night at the Lounge, Market Square - from 7.00 p.m.

Custodio will be serving a Festival special Tapas menu and a Jaz band will be providing 'that special atmosphere'. Bookings can be made on 01785 615737

"The Glory of Pinot Noir" A tutored tasting by James Gillespie. 7.30 p.m. at Stone Railway Station

James Gillespie of Touchstone Wines will be presenting tastings of Sparkling, Rose and Reds from this wonderful grape. Tickets £15.00 from Touchstone Wines 17a Lichfield Street or phone 07770 662662

Live Music at The Vine, Oulton Road - from 9.00 p.m.

Julie Roberts sings the most amazing Karen Carpenter covers! Get there early for a seat!

Live Music at The Swan - from 9.00 p.m.

Firm Indie covers favourites the Urban Monkees are back for the Festival gig.

Live Music at Granvilles, Granville Square - from 9.00 p.m.

Adam Jones promises that there will be something special tonight but hasn't yet agreed terms. Check the website for up to date details.