Festival celebrating sausages and cider to return to Portsmouth

ITS organisers describe it as ‘the world’s biggest sausage party.’
By Chris Broom
Published 17th Feb 2020, 08:49 BST
Updated 17th Feb 2020, 08:50 BST
Portsmouth Sausage And Cider Festival 2019, at The Portsmouth Guildhall - Sam Mombar pouring a cider. Picture: Vernon Nash (210919-002)Portsmouth Sausage And Cider Festival 2019, at The Portsmouth Guildhall - Sam Mombar pouring a cider. Picture: Vernon Nash (210919-002)
Portsmouth Sausage And Cider Festival 2019, at The Portsmouth Guildhall - Sam Mombar pouring a cider. Picture: Vernon Nash (210919-002)

And following a successful debut in Portsmouth last September, the Sausage and Cider Festival is returning to the city.

It will be taking over Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday, June 6.

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The organisers promise there will be an even bigger variety of delicious sausages than before – and they promise these are not the standard bangers you would find in your local supermarket.

Portsmouth Sausage And Cider Festival 2019 at The Portsmouth Guildhall - Some of the sausage vendors. Picture: Vernon Nash (210919-011)Portsmouth Sausage And Cider Festival 2019 at The Portsmouth Guildhall - Some of the sausage vendors. Picture: Vernon Nash (210919-011)
Portsmouth Sausage And Cider Festival 2019 at The Portsmouth Guildhall - Some of the sausage vendors. Picture: Vernon Nash (210919-011)

They said in a statement: ‘We source from the finest butchers around the UK choosing the quirkiest and most adventurous sausages to bring to our festivals.’

They will also be holding two competitions: How many sausages can you eat in two minutes? And a chilli-eating competition, featuring the world’s hottest chilli, all while you are enjoying a pint or two of cider.

They added: ‘You can also enjoy incredible live music with our in-house band and live DJ acts, while you are enjoying a pint or two of our many delicious craft ciders and beers on offer.

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'We love the real cider, we scour all corners of the UK looking for the finest, sweetest and tastiest cider money can buy.

‘Non-cider drinkers fear not, there's not just cider at this event, there’s fantastic craft beer, a gin bar, prosecco bar and soft drinks available.’

The day is divided into two five-hour sessions, from midday to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm. Tickets are from £10, and drinks must be bought with tokens available to buy in advance online or on site.

The event is strictly 18 and over only. For more information, go to sausageandciderfest.co.uk

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