A DATE has been confirmed for one of the most popular events in Helensburgh's calendar – the 2018 Helensburgh Beer and Gin Festival.

This year’s event will take place on Friday, May 18 from 6-10pm and Saturday, May 19 from 12 noon to 10pm at Helensburgh Sailing Club.

The organisers are promising that this year's event will be "bigger and better", with more beer, more gin, more music, more toilet facilities – and more space to relax and enjoy the event.

More to follow in the weeks leading up to what promises to be a cracking weekend!