OKTOBERFEST will be coming to Redditch when the Astwood Bank Carnival holds its second beer festival.

It takes place at the Oddfellows Arms in Astwood Bank and features 14 real ales and three types of cider. Hot food and live music will also be on tap.

A spokesman from the carnival said: "Last year's inaugural festival was a massive success and this year is planned to be even bigger and better."

The festival is on October 12-14.

Entry costs £6 which includes a souvenir glass, programme and drinking tokens.

For more details, visit www.astwoodbankcarnival.co.uk.