THE nation’s love affair with gin has most definitely reached Farnham with tickets for the town’s first ever gin festival selling out in just three days.

The festival, which will take place in September as part of Farnham Town Council’s Feast of Food, was launched at The Wheatsheaf pub in West Street on July 21.

But such is the anticipation surrounding the event, remarkably all 750 tickets, priced at £10 each, sold out long before the launch earlier this month.

Jill Hargreaves, Farnham Town Council’s lead member for tourism and events, said: “We have been quite amazed by the reaction to the gin festival.

“The festival will be very much about local gin for local people. With such a great emphasis on ‘local’, I am delighted that The Wheatsheaf has come on board as the event sponsor.”

The gin festival will take place on September 16 at the Farnham Maltings.

Those lucky enough to get their hands on a ticket will be able to meet gin distillers in person, take part in a masterclass, hear experts talk about gin, sample interesting flavours of gin, try gin cocktails, enjoy live music and eat some great food.

Everybody who attends will also receive a free souvenir glass, a mixer drink and a guide about how best to serve and enjoy gin.

More information about the Feast of Food and gin festival can be found online at the website www.farnham.gov.uk.