GENERAL release tickets are now available for the new Craft and Crust Festival.

The festival will be coming to Winchester for the first time on Saturday, April 13. The event will see craft stalls, pies, pizza, street food and live music taking over the Guildhall.

The food and drink event will offer 25 craft beers, craft gin, farmhouse ciders.

The first brewery to be featured at the event has also been confirmed, with event organisers announcing the Rural Brewing Co. will be selling its products. Further breweries are yet to be announced.

Hampshire Chronicle: General tickets for Craft and Crust Winchester are now on saleGeneral tickets for Craft and Crust Winchester are now on sale (Image: Craft and Crust Festival)Festival goers will also be able to expect pie-eating competitions and entertainment from tribute bands and local artists.

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The event will have an afternoon session running from midday to 5pm and an evening session from 6pm to 11pm.

Tom Cullen, marketing manager for the Craft and Crust Festival, said: “The demand for pre-sale tickets was bigger than ever before, and we expect general sale to sell just as quickly.

“This is a huge, feel-good event full of epic entertainment – including pie eating competitions and live music, a wide range of food and drink.”

For more information go to craftandcrustfest.co.uk/winchester.