MORE than 11,000 people have enjoyed the 2016 Worcester Camra Beer Festival.

The popular festival ran from Thursday to Saturday and attracted 11,600 people, who enjoyed the 200 different beers, perries and ciders on offer.

As the sun shone, many enjoyed sitting out at Worcester Racecourse listening to the live music.

Sisters Charlotte and Joanna Pingriff were there enjoying Barbourne Cider's Strawberry Cup and Plum wine.

Charlotte, who lives off Wyld's Lane, said: "We come here every single year and we love it.

"Everyone is really relaxed and chilled.

"There's adults, kids, young people, older people, dogs.

"It's a really good mix. It's brilliant."

Joanna, of St John's, Worcester, added: "There's always a really good atmosphere.

"It's a mark on our calendar, every year it's one of the things we do."

Also there was Louise Humphrey, who was visiting for the first time.

She said: "It's really good.

"I'm not drinking that much but I've got my own little beer glass now and I'll definitely come again."

Organisers said Friday was the busiest day and a sell-out while tickets for Saturday also sold out but not until 2.30pm in the afternoon.

Mat Skilbeck, from the organising committee, said: "We had to limit the numbers this year because we had so many last year.

"By limiting it we can get the customers served quicker.

"Not a lot of people realise that we are all volunteers, everyone involved.

"The only people that get paid are security and entertainment.

"It has gone really smoothly this year.

"It's been a great festival. We've had great feedback, particularly on the new range of fruit ciders.

"They've been very popular and sold really well.

"We've had bands on every night.

"We've had no issues at all and it's been perfect weather for us."

Chris Catchpole, of St Peter's, Worcester, was there for two days, dropping in on Thursday and Saturday.

He said he was enjoying the light ales on offer.

He said: "I think it's brilliantly organised.

"It's friendly and safe.

"I've tried lots of different ales.

"I've come the past two years and it's always the same. They are very consistent."