Running until Sunday, 14 town centre pubs and 68 breweries will be taking part promising something for everyone's tastebuds.
The event is in celebration of Chorley’s pubs, with a focus on locally brewed real ales.
Here is a round up of some of Thursday’s pub-goers.
5. The Bob Inn
Steve and Sue Broxton at The Bob Inn enjoying a drink Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
6. Chorley Pub Festival
Steve Odgsom, Graham Owen and Steve Bailey at The Bob Inn for the Chorley Pub Festival. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
7. Ben's Tap and Bottleshop
Don and Pat Eardley with Frank Purke enjoying the event Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
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