Helensburgh Beer and Gin Festival 2024 in pictures

Crowds rocked up to the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre on Friday night, and again throughout the day on Saturday, to sample the huge range of gin, rum, prosecco, cider and of course craft beer supplied by brewers and distillers from across the UK.

Crowds rocked up to the town's waterfront to enjoy the Helensburgh Beer and Gin Festival (Image: Ross Gardner)

Plenty of people smiled for the camera whilst enjoying their beers and lagers (Image: Ross Gardner)

And we can't forget about our beloved dogs who came to support their owners (Image: Ross Gardner)

And even though there were 59 different beers on offer, organisers made sure to feature local breweries including two lagers from Loch Lomond Brewery in Renton and best sellers from No Limits Brewing in Dumbarton.

And for those who enjoy a different tipple, there were gins from Botanist, Bute, Ellis, Purist, and Tobermory, and incredible food from Bangin’ Pizza, Events Kitchen and more.

Purist Gin showcased some of their best sellers at the event (Image: Ross Gardner)

There were a wide variety of local suppliers and breweries at the festival (Image: Ross Gardner)

It was a super lucky day for organisers Helensburgh Events and Reinvestment Trust (HEART) - formerly known as the Helensburgh Round Table as the sun made a welcome appearance bringing warm weather for people to enjoy their refreshments.

Amongst the crowds of people there were plenty of furry friends to admire (Image: Ross Gardner)

The skies were almost clear and the weather was warm for the two days (Image: Ross Gardner)

All money raised from the festival will be donated to charitable causes in the area (Image: Ross Gardner)

They were left delighted with the turnout and say they are now looking ahead to next year's event.

Raise the glasses and make a toast to the Helensburgh Beer and Gin Festival (Image: Ross Gardner)

Organisers were delighted with the turnout at the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre (Image: Ross Gardner)

People attended with friends and family to make the most of the weather (Image: Ross Gardner)

On social media the organisers said: "Massive thank you to all of our event sponsors, and our volunteers - yes, volunteers!

"And of course, how could we forget, a massive thank you to you, our HEART community. Your support and generosity will help make real changes to the lives of those who need it most in our local area.

"Money raised goes towards helping those in our community that need it most."

"Thanks again to all who came down this year. We are already working on next years event."

There were plenty of food vendors including Dumbarton's Bangin Pizza (Image: Ross Gardner)

People from local and afar travelled to enjoy a refreshment (Image: Ross Gardner)

Organisers are now looking ahead to next year's event (Image: Ross Gardner)

For more information about upcoming events planned in Helensburgh by the organisation visit helensburghheart.com.