We've had gin and prosecco...now the latest drinks festival to take the county by storm is a rum festival. We take a look at what you can enjoy

The UK's first travelling Rum Festival is a new event bringing rum, cocktails, food and music from around the globe to venues around the country, and it hits the Kent Showground in Detling near Maidstone on Saturday, October 6.

With more than 100 different rums along with live entertainment, food and giveaways, it's had rum fans busy booking taxis since it was announced in the summer.

When guests arrive, they will be greeted by the sound of the Caribbean as Francis and The Steel Drum Bands play some classic Caribbean vibes.

Also providing live music will be Lutenants – a Soca duo from London and Cuban band Mojito.

Festival founder Lucy Douglas said: “The growth in the rum market and evolution in the variety of flavours and styles has been phenomenal over the last couple of years.

"Having been to some amazing beer and gin festivals I decided to set up something for rum drinkers. I know the people of Kent love to party - now I want them to experience the rum revolution.”

The versatile spirit can be drunk on its own over ice, blended with a mixer, or shaken up in a cocktail.

Like the earlier prosecco and gin festivals also held at the showground this year, on arrival, visitors to the festival will be handed a Rum Festival glass - which they can take home - and a brochure with information on all the rums to try, fun facts about the suppliers and the suggested garnish to compliment drinks.

Drinks tokens to taste the rums will be available from a stand in the main hall. Friendly "rum’uns" will be able to recommend a few varieties to get visitors started. Most are £5 with a complimentary mixer. There will also be free samples and the chance to buy bottles to take home.

The drinks will be topped off with live entertainment and dancing, as well as food and the chance to meet rum industry experts.

Also on offer will be the festival's new Rummy Advent calendar just for adults, launching this weekend. The 24 Days of Rum Advent Calendar has a different rum every day in the lead up to Christmas.

The event follows on from the popular Gin Festival, also held at the showground in March, and the Prosecco Festival, held there in May.

Tickets, from £12.50, are still available. The festival is open from 1pm to 10.30pm and is strictly for over 18s.

To book, visit designmynight.com/uk/whats-on For more on the festival and its ethos go to therumfestival.co.uk