Ainsdale village is set for a major celebration of its independent high street as the first-ever Ainsdale Beer & Pie Fest officially kicks off today.
Running from Saturday 11th July until Saturday 18th July, the week-long community event brings together local pubs, bars, restaurants, and shops to showcase the very best food, drink, and live music the village has to offer.
Organisers have launched a dedicated event trail to encourage residents and visitors to explore the local independent scene, with a £200 luxury hamper filled with local goods up for grabs for one lucky winner.
Rob Marshall, The Farmhouse Kitchen, said: “As Southport’s only champion pie makers we are proud to work along-side fellow businesses in Ainsdale to host its first ever pie & beer festival. With live music both weekends and lots of activities in the village, thanks to Sefton Tourism for their support”.
How to Take Part in the Ainsdale Trail
Taking part in the festival is straightforward. Visitors can pick up a trail card at any of the participating venues in the village. To enter the prize draw, you need to:
- Explore the village: Drop into the independent businesses taking part across the week.
- Sample the goods: Try out the limited-edition pies, local real ales, themed cocktails, or dessert treats on offer.
- Collect your stamps: Get your trail card stamped at five different venues.
- Enter to win: Hand your completed card in at your final stop before the end of the week. The grand prize draw takes place on Sunday 19th July.
Meet the Local Businesses Taking Part
Eight unique venues and shops across Ainsdale are putting on special items just for the festival:
- The Farmhouse Kitchen: Known for baking fresh, award-winning pies, pairing their bakes with real ale for the festival week.
- The Mallard: The traditional village pub is offering a classic combination of homemade pies and real ales.
- Dukes Wine Bar: Serving up a selection of quality real ales alongside their usual popular menu.
- @thedolcevita: Putting an Italian spin on the festival with their own homemade Italian pies.
- The Barr: The family-run venue is mixing things up with creative pie-inspired cocktails alongside their real ale selection.
- MeCycle: Serving up a sweeter option for the trail with a range of delicious dessert pies.
- The Chocolate Box: Joining the village-wide fun with custom pie-themed sweet treats.
- The Wardrobe: Showing support for the high street with a selection of special pie-inspired gifts and items.
Whether you are looking for a weekend afternoon out with the family or a mid-week bite to eat, the event highlights the incredible variety of independent businesses working hard right on our doorstep in Sefton.
Pick up your trail card in the village today and help support your local high street.
