Middleton gets ready for Oktoberfest fun

There will be plenty of beer, music and food when Middleton celebrates Oktoberfest next weekend.

And while the town gives a nod to the Munich roots of the popular festival, there will be a distinctly Middleton flavour to the celebrations.

The festivities will centre around a marquee outside The Britannia Inn, in Middleton Gardens, from 12pm on Saturday, to 10pm Sunday.

Britannia landlord Jack Howard shared: “Oktoberfest is bringing two days of live music, beer and food to Middleton, supported by our Middleton Township.

“Marquee sorted, stage and bar sorted, benches and tables done. Drum kit sorted for bands, PA system sorted. Bratwurst sorted. Sorting hot drinks and sweet things. Local bands all sorted. Conkers collected.

“It’s a free event so come on down.

“The draft bar will sell beer made in Midd. Craft uses continental hops, best pint in Manchester. With Manchester stout on, and the Oktoberfest session lager.

“Music, beer and food festival in a massive marquee in the middle of Middleton Gardens. Wall to wall music and entertainment, food and bar.”

The fun kicks off at 12pm on Saturday with entertainment from Middleton Popstars Academy at 1pm

The Conker Championship takes place at 2pm before musical entertainment and fun from Big Swingy Thing at 3pm.

Acoustic guitarist and singer Ben Floyd takes to the stage at 5pm, followed by Innafield psychedelic rock band at 6pm.

Talented local band Lazarus entertain the crowds from 8pm.

Doors open at 12pm on Sunday with traditional oompah tunes to get people in the Oktoberfest mood from 1pm.

There will be bingo fun and prizes at 3pm with Joey Matthews Bongo Bingo, followed by acoustic singer/songwriter Dennis Ferridge at 5pm.

Local rock band Optic Chasm Band takes to the stage at 6pm before high-energy covers act Naked Stereo Band will be performing well-known hits from 7pm.

The Uptown Duo will be entertaining guests with 90s classics from 8pm before everyone joins I the fun with the musical finale Jam with Dan and Friends from 9pm.

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