Royal Wootton Bassett RFC

The annual Royal Wootton Bassett Sausage & Cider Festival is back at Royal Wootton Bassett RFC on Saturday 9th May, promising another brilliant day of rugby, live music, great food and family entertainment at Ballards Ash.

A Full Day of Entertainment

There’s plenty happening across the day for all ages!

Whether you're a rugby supporter, cider enthusiast, foodie, music lover, or simply looking for a great family day out, the Sausage & Cider Festival has something for everyone.

🍺 Festival Cider Marquee

Cider and scrumpy fans will be able to peruse a wide selection of ciders in our festival marquee, featuring a variety of styles to suit every taste — from crisp and refreshing to rich, traditional scrumpy.

🌭 Sausages!

If you’re feeling hungry, our grills will be fired up and ready with a tasty range of gourmet sausages and burgers, freshly cooked and perfect for enjoying while you soak up the festival atmosphere.

🎠 Family Fun

George Scarrott and Son’s Fun Fair will entertain the younger ones with funfair rides, bungee trampolines, inflatables, stalls, and sweet treats. 

🏉 Rugby at the festival

Alongside the food, drink and live music, there’s a full afternoon of rugby to enjoy, with three great fixtures showcasing the game at every level — from inclusive formats to competitive representative action.

12pm – 1pm

Walking Rugby Tournament

The day kicks off with a Walking Rugby Tournament, featuring the RWBRFC ‘Old Dogs’ team.

A slower-paced version of the game that’s big on skill, teamwork and laughs, proving rugby really is a sport for all ages and abilities.

1pm – 2.30pm

McCue Cup Match

A firm festival favourite, the annual McCue Cup sees the Royal Wootton Bassett RFC President’s XV take on REME 8th Training Battalion.

Expect a competitive, hard-fought contest with plenty of pride at stake.

3pm – 4.45pm

County Championship Match

The headline fixture of the day sees Dorset & Wilts go head-to-head with Berkshire in a County Championship clash.

High-quality rugby, physical encounters and a great way to round off the on-pitch action.

🎸 Live Music

Enjoy an afternoon and evening of live entertainment as three fantastic bands take to the stage. The music starts after the rugby and keeps the atmosphere going well into the evening — see the line-up below.

Live Music

Borrowed & Blue

Live Music

Sophia and the Soul Brothers

Live Music

Kova Me Badd

Entry & Payments

Entry remains just £5 on the gate, with free admission for all under-18s, making it one of the best-value days out in the local calendar. Your entry also includes a matchday programme, and parking is available on site.

Entry is £5 on the gate, with under-18s admitted free.

Bars open from noon, so arrive early, grab a drink, and settle in for a full afternoon and evening of food, music and rugby.

To keep queues moving on the day, food, beer, cider and funfair rides will operate using tokens, available from token stations around the site.

The clubhouse bar will also be open, serving drinks via token payment.

Join Us

Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and head to Ballards Ash on Saturday 9th May for a full day of music, celebration and sport. 🌭🍺🎶

Follow us on social media for band updates, festival news and more as the day approaches:

Facebook: facebook.com/RWBRFC

Instagram: instagram.com/RWBRFC

Threads: threads.net/@rwbrfc

And while you’re here, get pitchside and cheer on the teams as the rugby action unfolds throughout the day. 

Please Note

• All advertised acts, activities, food and drink are subject to change and availability. The organisers reserve the right to amend or withdraw parts of the programme at short notice.

• Alcohol may only be purchased by persons aged 18 or over. Proof of age may be requested.

• Only alcohol purchased on site may be consumed. Visitors bringing their own alcohol may be asked to leave.

• Sorry, no dogs are permitted within the sports ground.