On Saturday (14 September 2024) Fearns is set to host this year’s annual Leeds Rum Festival alongside event organisers, Studio Events which promises to once again be a premier all-round experience for rum lovers, experts and enthusiasts alike.
From 1pm to 9pm, the Leeds Dock kitchen, bar and event space located at 4 The Boulevard, will be home to infectious music and immersive first come, first served masterclasses hosted by rum ambassadors, with plenty of opportunities to taste great food and sip on the finest rums.
General Admission tickets are £38.02 and unlock over 50 rums from all over the world for rum fanatics to sample, an etched Rum Fest tasting glass and expert masterclasses and interesting talks to engage in, not to mention great food and drink. These tickets also grant access to the afterparty and feature a complimentary drink where the rum celebrations will continue into the evening with beats from a steel pan band and the Carnival Troop, a lively group of dancers enhancing to the Caribbean spirit of the event.
For those only looking to join later on, a limited number of ‘Evening Afterparty Only’ tickets are available too for £16.63 and feature a complimentary drink on arrival with access to the afternoon event from 5pm. All guests will go home with a special Fearns x Leeds Rum Festival goody bag filled with merchandise.
During the celebrations, Fearns’ Head Chef, Jade Crawley, will be serving up inspiring Caribbean soul in a bowl dishes, including Jamaican Brown stew lamb and rice; Deep fried vegan chicken and rice; Prawn, pineapple and halloumi skewers with a rum glaze; Chopped mixed salad; Vegetable fried rice; Mac and cheese and Caramelised banana bread.
The venue will also be running its own range of special edition cocktails including:
- Missionary downfall: A tiki classic made with fresh mint, dark rum, peach schnapps, honey, pineapple juice and lime juice shaken and poured over crushed ice with a mint garnish.
- Mai Tai: Dark rum, white rum, spiced rum, cointreau, velvet falernum, almond syrup, pineapple juice and lime juice; all shaken and finished with pineapple and lime garnish.
- Coconut & Mango Daiquiri: Coconut Rum, lime juice, mango puree and coconut puree with a desiccated coconut garnish.
A selection of Fearns beers, wines and soft drinks will also be available to purchase throughout the day.
Leeds-based Latitude Wine & Liquor Merchant will also be at the Rum Festival with a pop-up bottle shop so that all visitors, including Afterparty ticket holders, can purchase festival favourites to take home.
General Manager at Fearns, Ollie Ireland, commented:
“This event is so well known here and a firm favourite in the calendar each year. Studio Events has incredible experience and are well known for their Leeds Tequila and Whisky Festivals too so to be the host of their 8th annual Rum festival is a dream. We’re excited to welcome visitors to enjoy vibrant Caribbean flavours, enjoy the sound of rhythmic beats and of course taste some of the best rum in the world. Leeds Rum Festival 2024 is not one to be missed.”
To find out more about Leeds Rum Festival and to book tickets visit, www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leeds-rum-festival-2024-tickets-868281793217
This post is based on a press release Issued on behalf of Fearns
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