The 35th edition of The Farsons Beer Festival kicks off tonight, 24th July and runs until Sunday 2nd August at Ta’ Qali National Park. Doors open at 8pm daily and entrance and parking are free.

The open air 10-day festival offers an unrivalled music programme which includes local and international artists. Tonight’s programme kicks off with Ram 1 & Gyamma from the UK followed by the ever popular Juuls Reggae party on the Main Stage and bands MIstura and Xtruppaw on the Rock Stage.

For the first time this year a new acoustic stage organized by the Klezmorimalta Foundation has been set up within the ‘Cosi Corner’ in the Main Area which will feature local Klezmer music every night. Odelsie & Loredana are set to start off this new stage tonight from 8 to 9pm.

The Farsons Beer Festival is a showcase for the best beer portfolio on the island and offers an extensive selection of local and international beer styles, including the Cisk range of beers, classic ales Blue Label, Hopleaf and Farsons Strong Ale, Kilkenny Irish Cream, Guinness and John Smith’s Extra Smooth Ale, and international brands such as Carlsberg, Budweiser, Becks and Corona Extra. Also available will be a selection of beer based cocktails and specialty brews including bottle conditioned ales from St Austell’s Brewery in the UK.

The food court features a variety of food stalls to complement the beers. Entertainment for children includes daily shows from Cheer Amigos in the Greek Theatre between 8.30 and 9pm.

Visitors to the Festival also have a chance of winning a Honda PCX bike with every purchase from the Farsons Brand Store. The official Festival mug will be available until stocks last.

The Farsons Beer Festival is sponsored by Vodafone and supported by GasanZammit Motors, Krea Malta Ltd, Malta Tourism Authority and Vibe FM. 

For the latest updates on the Festival visit: https://www.facebook.com/thefarsonsbeerfestival, or log on to: www.farsonsbeerfestival.com.