Details have been announced for next year’s Pendle Beer Festival, to be held at Colne Muni from Thursday, January 31.

Running over three days and now in its ninth year, the Campaign for Real Ale operated festival will be sourcing beers from “The Great Outdoors” which is the theme for 2013.

Blackburn brewer Thwaites will showcase its award-winning Wainwrights Golden Ale, alongside Black Sheep beers from Masham and some old favourites from Moorhouses.

Dates are: Thursday, January 31, 5pm-11pm, entrance £3.

Friday, February 1, open 11.30am- 11pm, entrance £3 before 6pm, £5 after.

Saturday, February 2, entrance is £3 all day.

Admission is free at all times for CAMRA members and those joining at the event will have entrance money refunded.