The seventh annual Ardrossan Real Ale festival kicks off next week.

This years event, running from Thursday, July 19 to Saturday, July 21, will include 12 real ales – four from the Ayrshire Brewing Company and eight from several English breweries from the Manchester area.

Additionally there are two ciders provided by Thistly Cross Cider from the Dunbar area.

The festival kicks off on Thursday with a preview event for CAMRA and Ardrossan Accies club members only from 7.30pm until 11pm.

The festival opens to the general public on Friday from 3.30pm until 11pm, and on Saturday it is 12.30pm until 11pm.

On Saturday Dalry singer and songwriter Lily Ferguson will provide entertainment from 7pm.

Entry fee is £3 (including glass) and will be charged only once.

Food will be available.