Blackburn Beat 2014

Blackburn Beat, a new one day festival aims to celebrate Blackburn and all it has to offer. It will take place on King William Street on Saturday, August 23 providing a free, full day of fun for all ages. The festival will showcase local trades and talents from a 20 mile radius of the town. Visitors will be treated to live music on the festival stage, whilst enjoying a tasty selection of street food and craft beers from the region.

Adding to the family vibe of the festival will be a selection of street entertainers and free craft workshops for children, meaning even the youngest of visitors will be able to get involved.

Festival attractions

Town Hall Square	Live Music Stage
	11.00-11.45 – Ella Shaw 11.45 – 12.00 – The Bee 12.00-12.45 – The Retrosettes 12.45 – 13.00 – The Bee 13.00 – 13.45 – Chris Scott Band 13.45 – 14.00 – The Bee 14.00-14.45 – New York Tourists 14.45- 15.00 -The Bee 15.00 – 15.45 – Jeramiah Ferrari 15.45 – 16.30 – The Bee 16.30 – 18.00 – Dodgy
Town Hall Street	Craft Ale Tent and Garden
	Local ales to sample include: Three B’s Brewery Iwell Works  Brightside Wilson Potter There will also be a selection of Thwaites specialty ales – Crafty Dan range, Lancaster Bomber & Wainwright The Wines will be from the Barefoot Winery (2 red 2 white 1 rose). Soft drinks and juices will all be from common brands. No shots will be served and challenge 21 will be in place.
Weave shop	Printing workshops and live design of a commemorative festival t-shirt
King William Street	(BHS Square)
The Creation Station	Children’s craft workshops throughout the day
Face Painter	Free children’s face painting
The Fireman Dave	Roaming entertainment and circus workshops throughout the day
King William Street	(adjacent to Town Hall Square)
Street Food Showcase	Honey Kitty – Jamaican Food from Blackburn Market Coffee Cow – coffee Wood Fire Smoke – stone baked pizza Sam and Lil’s American Diner – burgers, shakes and grill Bit’er Sweet Hog – hog roast, North West Game – game Plant Food Power – vegetarian option
King William Street	(Clock Tower area)
Philippa James Local Food Demos	Cooking demonstrations and talks using produced sourced from Blackburn Market. Giveaway recipe cards with Blackburn Market offers/vouchers on the back. Demonstrations will feature: Mushroom Stroganoff with Garlic Bread Lancashire Tortilla with Lancashire Sauce Spaghetti with Garlic, Lemon and Lancashire Crumbly Cheese and Black Pudding tasters will be offered in between.
Northgate/Sudell Cross
Lis and Lil’s	Cream Tea specials and Chocolate Making Workshops
Vintage Market	A number of traders on Northgate Psst Design / Shhh it’s handmade Art of chocolat Baggsaraggs Bijoux Silver Sebsensation ADG Design
New Market Street
BMX skills demos	Stunts, tricks and displays organised by Blackburn’s Cell Block
Venues running complimentary events	Blackburn Museum – educational workshops Blackburn Library King Georges Hall Blakeys is open for food and drink – 8:30am till 7pm Coffee Exchange and mobile coffee vehicle