Message: Great time as always. Got to agree that new layout didn't work. I enjoy my music and to have to walk all the way back to get to ciders/perries wasn't good. There has to be access on both sides of the music tent, PLEASE.

Message: no-one ever says well done so ... thanks for organising the festival ... saturday p.m. was good - no problem getting served & everything well organised ... will def go again next year.

Message: Didn't like this years layout, nightmare trying to get to the bar. Entry needed both ends of the music tent, everyone was stood one end! Change didn't work for us, sorry. Dawn and Michelle

Message: Many thanks for having our band, The Replicas, at the beer fest friday 27th . We were amazed at the audience reaction. We were really impressed with the organisation, the people behind the scenes, the hospitallaity and welcoming smiles, on what was a damp old day /night. Well done to all, be great if we could have a nother slot next year. Many thanks

Message: Can't believe the comments in the ET that 'the new layout of the festival also proved popular with punters'. I worked every session and heard nothing but complaints! People liked the fact you were undercover from the entrance but really didn't like the fact you couldn't walk round in a circle as before and had to double back on yourselves.

Message: Hi all, Firstly I must say thank you for all the hard work the unpaid volunteers have put into the festival. Although for me it was a huge disappointment this year, I did'nt like the new layout it doesn't seem to flow.....and as last year the high admission fees have put alot of people off, yes yes I know it includes the price of a glass, but £12 for myself & my wife for a couple of beers on saturday dinner? (she was driving too, so no ale) How is that going to encourage new people to attend the festival and drink real ale? The beer though was excellent as usual, and the kids loved the fair, many thanks

Message: This was our first festival and I think we chose the best one to "pop our cherry" so to speak. Even the weather couldn't dampen the spirits. Many Thanks for a great couple of days.

Message: Dont like the new layout. please change it next year.

Message: Have a great one and many congratulations on another piece of planning, military stylee!

Message: Thanks Harry, good trade session, new layout a winner, more space and lots of fresh air! Loaded up a couple of pictures, amazingly the RSPCA had captured 20 or so swans for cleaning just alongside the Beer Festival site and put them all inside a van... The new Fruit of the Loom Beer Festival shirts are excellent now have 3 in different colours...

Message: New layout isn't goimg to work later in the week, bad enough trying to get to bar tonoght.

Message: Entry prices are the same as last year but this year you pay for the glass at the same time.
ENTRY PRICES INCLUDE A REFUNDABLE GLASS.
If Nita and partner attend all sessions and return their glasses they will pay just £3 each to attend all sessions, ie £1 each on Thu, Fri and Sat and FREE entry to all other sessions.

Message: I would just like to say how very good BAE is these days. A credit to the Editor and everyone involved. Very fine effort. Thank you.

Message: Just to say I had a fantastic time at The Hit or Miss in Stamford this weekend. What a little gem, 11 superb ales on for their beer festival and everyone a treat. The Landlord and Landlady were also a delight. Thanks for another great pub in this mecca for ale.

Message: Can't find the word to describe my elation at witnessing the 2009 Beer Festival. It was my first, definitely it will not be my last. It was an awesome experience, one to relish for always. Kudos to all who made it possible. Bravo a tutti!

Message: Had a great time doing the bar on fri and all sat. Hope to do more next year..

Message: The link below is a time-lapse film I made of the festival, mostly on Thursday's all day session. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEp3-OCGvx8

Message: Hello Andrew & Sharron. Have a drink on Sophie, Auntie Helen who had to work today, wish I was there with you especially tomorrow (Sat) for the Madness band.

Message: If anyone has pictures of the Morphs that were in yesterday, please let me know! Wish we could have stayed longer though..

Message: Looking forward to visiting that lovely foreign beer bar on Saturday. Keep those bottles nicely chilled for me! Cheers!