Sun 11 Sep 2022 18:43

As a mark of respect to Her Majesty, we have decided to pare back our planned Beer Festival event.

Please read our full update for this event at: rwbrfc.club/news/event-update


We are thrilled to announce the return of the Royal Wootton Bassett BEER FESTIVAL!

Join us on Saturday 10th September to enjoy the very best selection of Real Ale, Barbecue Food, top Rugby Action and Live Music.

Gates opens at Ballards Ash Sports Ground at 11.30am, with an early-bird rugby match kicking off at Noon.

Our Beer Marquee will be open offering a carefully selected range of Craft Beers, Real Ales and Ciders, plus burgers and BBQ food served throughout the day.

We are excited to welcome London Welsh for their first visit to Royal Wootton Bassett as they face our RWBRFC 1st XV in their opening Home fixture of the season in National League rugby South East Division.

George Scarrott and Son’s popular Family Fun Fair will provide entertainment for the younger ones.

 


Live music

And as with all our rugby festivals, our Beer Festival will feature live music in the afternoon through to the evening. 

 
Flatbed Stage

5pm - 7pm: Chelsea Millard

From Bruno Mars, Amy Winehouse and Megan Trainor - to Madness, Bonnie Tyler and ACDC.

 
Marquee Stage

7pm - 9pm: The Fizzy Kisses

An upbeat duo consisting of Nicky Fizz on drums/vocals and Daz Kisses on guitar/vocals playing tracks from the 90’s and 2000’s from artists such as The Stone Roses, Happy Monday’s and Dance Floor Classics.

 
Clubhouse Stage

9pm - late: Nowhere Road

4-piece Country Band comprising very experienced 'top notch' musicians with three part harmonies covering Modern and traditional country music, Bluegrass, Western swing and Outlaw styles.


Beer and Cider drinkers will be very happy with our selection at the Bassett Beer Festival 2022 on Saturday.


Real Ales will include:

  • Cosmic Milkshake - Hop Kettle Brewery
  • Pirate - Twisted Brewery
  • Inn Session - Informal Brewery
  • Zpa - Dancing Duck Brewery
  • Sheep Dip - Plain Ales
  • Spark - Dancing Duck
  • Village Idiot - White Horse Brewery
  • Hairy Biker - Hop Kettle Brewery
  • Blonde - Drinks Valley
  • Satisfaction - Bristol Beer Factory
  • Butty Bach - Wye Valley
  • Jail Ale - Dartmoor Brewery
  • Butcombe Original - Butcombe Brewery
  • London Pride - Fullers
  • Rev James - SA Brains

Ciders will include:

  • Hangy Downs
  • Rib Tickler
  • Fanny’s Bramble
  • Berry Lane
  • Old Blossom
  • Shape Shifter Ginger & Lime
  • Harry’s No8
  • Lilley’s Cheeky Pig
  • Black Rat Vintage

Affordable rugby

We are determined to make watching live rugby affordable for all.   

Entrance to the BEER FESTIVAL is only £4 for members, or £5 for non-members, with a matchday programme included in your entrance fee. Entry will continue to be FREE for all under 18s. 

Unbeatable value for an afternoon of quality national league rugby and live music.

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