Richmond Fine Food and Real Ale Festival

West London's food enthusiasts and a whole load of beer kegs are heading for the Old Deer Park for this three-day festival of quality consumables. Chef demonstrations, talks from food and drink experts and tasting workshops will keep enthusiasts learning, while street food and artisan foods will be on sale to make sure nobody goes home hungry. More than 100 local real ales, ciders and perries will be available, as well as a selection of craft and international brews at the World Beer Bar, and many of the brewers will be on hand to talk you through them. Live music will be provided by the likes of British soul pioneers Kokomo and blues singer Jo Harman. Cookery workshops for kids, face painting and a tug of war should help to keep the younger family members entertained.