Saturday 13th September | Ballards Ash
We’re fired up for the return of one of the most beloved events in the Bassett rugby calendar — the Royal Wootton Bassett RFC Burger & Beer Festival is back on Saturday 13th September and it’s set to be as crowd-pleasing than ever!
Join us at Ballards Ash for a full day of food, drink, music, rugby, and family fun.
🔥 What’s on...
🏉 Rugby action
Kick off the 2025–26 season with us in style with two home fixtures:
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RWBRFC 1st XV vs. Devonport Services RFC
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RWBRFC 3rd XV vs. Fairford RFC
Get pitchside and cheer on our teams as they begin their campaigns on home turf.
🍺 Craft Beer & Real Ale
Sample an epic range of real ales, craft beers, and ciders in our festival marquee, with something to suit every taste — from traditional bitter lovers to the hop-obsessed IPA fans.
Scroll down this page for an example list of beers available at the festival.
🍸 NEW! The Gin Bar
For those after something a little different, step into our brand-new Gin Bar.
Browse a curated selection of gins — from crisp London drys to bold fruit infusions — served with premium tonics, garnishes, and expert recommendations.
Whether you're a G&T traditionalist or gin-curious, this new addition promises a refreshing twist to your festival experience.
Scroll down this page for an example list of Gins available at the festival.
🍔 Burger perfection
Our Barbecue Marquee will be dishing up a mouth-watering selection of flavoured burgers and local sausages — all sourced from JGK Butchery & Delicatessen. Expect quality local ingredients grilled to perfection.
🎠 Family Entertainment
We’re thrilled to welcome back George Scarrott & Sons Fun Fair — guaranteed fun for kids (and kids-at-heart) with inflatables, rides, trampolines, sweet stalls and more.
🎸 Live Music
Enjoy an afternoon and evening of live entertainment with some fantastic bands taking the stage. Music kicks off post-match and carries us through the evening — see the line-up below!
5pm on the Flatbed Stage
Freeze
One of the best modern Rock & Pop party covers bands from Bristol and the South West, playing all styles of music across every era.
7pm on the Flatbed Stage
Smash Hits Band
Swindon-based Party Band playing the golden 80s and 90s hits and beyond.
Cheers to the Beers!
Here is our pick from the range of craft beers planned for our Festival. You'll find much more to choose from inside the Beer Marquee!
☐ Tribute Pale Ale
St Austell Brewery
A fresh and zesty pale ale is brewed with Cornish Gold malt and hops from the UK and USA. The malty base is balanced by the beer’s bright, fresh notes of orange and grapefruit.
ABV. 4.3%
☐ Jaipur
Thornbridge Brewery
An experience of grapefruit, lemon and tropical fruit with an enticing bitterness, balanced these with a malt base of Low Colour Maris Otter from Norfolk.
ABV. 5.9%
☐ Butterley Yorkshire Bitter
Ossett Brewery
Pale copper in colour, this beer initially has sweet malt and honey on the palate, followed by a moderately bitter finish. The delicate hop aromas can be described as floral and spicy
ABV. 3.8%
☐ Bridge Bitter
Burton Bridge
A classic Burton style bitter with a distinctive Burton flavour. Hops used are Challenger, Target and Northdown with Styrion added at the end of the boil.
ABV. 4.3%
☐ HPA
Wye Valley Brewery
A citrus hop aroma leading to a balanced bitter finish. Target and Celeia hops, plus malted wheat and extra pale Maris Otter malted barley.
ABV. 4.0%
☐ Wonderwall
Adnams x Sunlit Minds
Biscuit flavours and orange zesty notes.
ABV. 4.0%
☐ All Square
Left Handed Giant
A crisp and delightful pale ale, bringing notes of fleshy orange and citrus fruit to the forefront, with background notes of sticky pine.
ABV. 4.3%
☐ Boltmaker
Timothy Taylor Brewery
A well-balanced, genuine Yorkshire Bitter, with a full measure of maltiness and hoppy aroma – CAMRA Supreme Champion Beer of Britain in 2014.
ABV. 4.0%
☐ Old Hooky
Hook Norton Brewery
A beautifully balanced beer, fruity by nature, with a well-rounded body and the suggestive echo of Crystal Malt.
ABV. 4.6%
☐ Heart and Soul
Vocation Brewery
Expect a fruit salad flavour with bold notes of passionfruit, grapefruit, gooseberry, pineapple and mango.
ABV. 4.4%
☐ Farmers Best
Ramsbury Brewery
A dark amber ale with a delicate rounded flavour.
ABV. 3.6%
Try our new Gin Bar!
6 o’clock Gin
Spiced Orange & Cranberry
40% ABV
Penrhos Spirits
Apple & Elderflower Gin
40% ABV
Pure to De Indias
Strawberry Gin
37.5% ABV
Ramsbury Estates
Blackberry & Wildflower Honey Gin
38% ABV
Ramsbury Estates
London Dry Gin
40% ABV
Whitley Neill
Raspberry Gin 70cl
41.3% ABV
Whitely Neill
Rhubarb & Ginger
41.3% ABV
Bombay
Citron Presse Gin
37.5% ABV
Entry & payments
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Entry is just £5 on the gate and includes a matchday programme. Parking available on site.
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FREE entry for all under 18s.
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To speed things up, food, beer, cider, and funfair rides will operate using tokens, which can be purchased at token stations throughout the site.
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The RWBRFC Clubhouse Bar will also be open, serving drinks via token payment.
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Only persons aged 18 or over are permitted to purchase alcohol. You may be requested to provide proof of age.
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Only alcohol purchased from on-site can be consumed. You may be asked to leave if you bring in your own alcoholic drinks.
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Sorry - no dogs allowed within the sports ground.
- Please note: All advertised acts, activities, food and drink are subject to change and availability. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw any part of the programme at short notice.
A festival for everyone
Whether you're a rugby supporter, beer enthusiast, foodie, music lover, or just looking for a great family day out, the Burger & Beer Festival has something for you.
Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and join us at Ballards Ash on Saturday 13th September for a full day of community, celebration, and sport.
Follow us on social media for beer lists, band announcements, and more as the big day approaches!
- Facebook: facebook.com/RWBRFC
- Instagram: instagram.com/RWBRFC
- Threads: threads.net/@rwbrfc
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