7/7 We’re already planning how we can come back even stronger in the future. We learned a lot, we’ll keep learning, and we will be putting on beer events for you lovely people to explore the wonderful world of brewing and experience some of the best the country has to offer.

6x This is not goodbye, merely farewell. We truly are devastated about the outcome of the event, we spent 6 months of late nights and long days trying to get this to become a reality but sometimes things just don’t work out.

5/x Refunds will be getting issued over the next week or so and should be back in your account within 14 days.

4/x We’d also like to thank all the paying guests who supported our venture, without you this event wouldn’t have even got this far. Please keep supporting local beer by visiting the amazing brewers at their tap rooms and drinking in some of the amazing pubs and bars across Wigan

3/x We’d like to take a moment to thank the brewers for putting in so much enthusiasm and work to support the event; we appreciate that coming to a new festival is a risk on your behalf and we’re so happy that you put your faith in us.

2/x We’ve spent the time since the devastating news looking for a new venue; we searched high and low, but couldn’t find a suitable venue that would do justice to the event, the brewers and to you, the guests.

1/x It is with very heavy hearts that we have to announce the cancellation of the first Wigan Independent Craft Beer Expo; We were told 2 weeks ago that the venue has uncovered unforeseen issues which will likely result in the event not being able to run.

Local legends to Wigan, seen everywhere from Ediburgh to Brighton: @rivingtonbrewco Producing fan favourites: Never Known Fog, Blood Machines and the horrifically good Evil Dead II. Meet the Rivington team at #WICE Tickets now on sale https://t.co/K1fiInwpbv

A staple to the craft beer scene, @BangTheElephant, putting out nothing but absolute beasts for years with everything from imperial stout to seriously juicy fruited sours to some absolutely banging NEIPAs. Come and meet Michael and Nigel at WICE https://t.co/u0UcWnW0eP

representing Liverpool: @carnivalbrewing Carnival are widely known for their vibrant artwork, collaborations, making beer for good and working with artists and musicians. Meet the Carnival team at #WICE and try astounding pales. Tickets on sale now: https://t.co/u0UcWnW0eP

Do you like surprises? We like surprises! First beer drop from the legends at @Torrside! Get yourself strapped into an even bigger and more twisted version of one of our favourite beers! Meet Chris, Nick and Peter at #WICE Tickets on sale now at: https://t.co/u0UcWnW0eP

⚠️ 6 WEEKS TO GO! ⚠️ Beer's getting ready to serve, DJ's putting their set lists together and tickets are selling quickly. It's highly advised to book in advance in order to guarantee your space at the festival, get a discount. get your tickets now at

Something, something, darkside! @EmperorsBrewery, one of the highest rated breweries on Untapped, renowned for making some of the filthiest stouts you’ve ever seen! Come and say hello to brewer Damien, a certified beer Jedi at WICE! Tickets on sale now: https://t.co/u0UcWnW0eP

We're working with Wigan Council to help update and restore the historic Trencherfield Mill as part of the festival; every ticket purchased helps towards improving the venue and making Wigan better! Tickets on sale now: https://t.co/u0UcWnWy4n

Heading over the Pennines to one of our favourite breweries in Yorkshire, @BrassCastleBeer ; creators of the illustrious Bad Kitty and famous for their vegan and gluten-free beers. Come and meet the Brass Castle team at #WICE 🎫 Tickets now on sale https://t.co/K1fiInwpbv

New to the Manchester craft beer scene, following a decade freelancing in the industry, Simon & Jonny embarked on a mission to launch their own project in 2022. Come and visit them at WICE and take a trip into their world of juice driven beers https://t.co/ri2lUpVmuo

First up for our brewery spotlight series, the mighty, mighty, @Torrside; synonymous with three things: Hops, Smoke and Monsters; Come and meet Chris, Nick, and Peter at #WICE and sample some of their monstrously brilliant beer! Tickets now on sale https://t.co/2sBLFXotzk

🚨FULL BREWERY BAR LINE UP🚨 Welcoming all of our brewery bars at our Wigan Independent Craft Beer Expo #savethedates Thurs 5th Sept 6-11 Fri 6th Sept 12-5//6-11 Sat 7th Sept 12-5//6-11 #wiganindependentcraftexpo #fortheloveofkeg #wiganbeerfest #lovebeer #craftbeerlover #wigan

Brought Worthy along to help me distribute leaflets around Preston.... might as well have a couple of scoops whilst we're here 🍻 Wigan Independent Craft Beer Expo https://t.co/ri2lUpVmuo 🎟 Get your early bird 🐦‍⬛ tickets before they run out #wiganindependentcraftexpo

We're looking for a small number of volunteers to help us to run our festival. Your free time will make it amazing! We'll reward you with beer and free tickets to the festival 🎟😎 If you like to come and join us please fill out the form linked below 👇 https://t.co/aCwqZllqKa