'Craic by the Creek', an Irish culture and music festival, will return to Whitebottom Farm in July this year.

Described as "the UK's most authentic Irish and country festival", the event will take place from July 19-21, and features live music, camping, and cultural events.

This little piece of the Emerald Isle in Stockport is expected to attract around 3,000 visitors, in what will be the fourth iteration of the festival.

Headlining this year are B*witched, Nathan Carter, Mom & The Rebels, and The Tumbling Paddles.

Music takes place over two stages, with many more acts to be announced. There will even be open sessions for musicians to turn up and try out their own material.

Expect top picks in Irish and country music at this year's Craic by the Creek (Image - Craic by the Creek)

Accomodation is spread across camping and 'glamping' - whether you want to bring your trusty one-person tent, or hire out a 'luxury Bedouin tent', replete with a proper framed bed and memory foam mattress.

Or, if you prefer the comfort of your own bed, the festival is accessible by car or by foot.

There will also be a fully stocked bar, plus a festival village with traders purveying delicious Irish bites - expect the likes of beef and Guiness toasties, and Irish-infused Indian cuisine.

Matt Kelly, one of the founders of Craic by the Creek, says: "It's like St Patrick's Day in the sunshine - hours of music, plenty of craic and the best place to see old friends and meet new ones over a pint and a dance."

As well as a selection of top acts, visitors can also expect jams and open sessions throughout the weekend (Image - Craic by the Creek)

He added: "Because let's face it, a cold pint of Guinness tastes even better under the warm rays of summer!

"We attract the very best talent to the festival, they come because of the setting but they come back because the atmosphere is just incredible."

Tickets are available now - adult general admission is £97.20, under 12s for £6, and camping for £21.60.

Find tickets HERE.

~

Free from clickbait, pop-up ads and unwanted surveys, Stockport Nub News is a quality online newspaper for our town.

To get our top stories in your inbox each week, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter HERE.

Please consider following Stockport Nub News on Facebook or Twitter