This year's Beer and Cider Festival will be opened by Captain Steven Carter.
He's founder of the Laxey Towing Company and former Captain of the Parish in Lonan.
Organisers say he'll pour the first pint of a festival ale that's been specially brewed by Okell's for the event.
The event is taking place from Thursday April 11 to Saturday April 13 in the Villa Marina's Royal Hall.
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