Witham's second annual beer festival, organised by the town's hockey and cricket clubs, is now under way.
Visitors have a choice of 30 ales and five ciders to sup, all provided by local breweries.
It opened last night and runs from noon to 11pm today and tomorrow, Saturday, and as well as beer and cider there will be musical entertainment, cricket to watch, and a barbecue.
Entrance costs £5 , of which £2 is a refundable glass deposit.
