The 24th Wedmore Real Ale Festival
12th - 14th September 2025
2025 Festival Information
Times
Friday: 19:00 – Midnight (Over 18s Only)
Saturday: 11:00 – Midnight (Over 18s Only After 19:00)
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
Dogs are welcome during the daytime. No dogs Friday evening, or after 19:00 Saturday evening.
Location
Glebe Field, Manor Lane, Wedmore Somerset BS28 4EQ (Next to the Village Hall)
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What 3 Words: villager.warp.rocky
Cost
Entry fees are as follows:
Friday: £15pp
Saturday: £15pp after 17:30
(if you are in before 17:30 there is no charge)
Payments
We accept cash and card payments and operate a token system for beer, cider, wine and prosecco. Tokens can be purchased and exchanged for drinks at the main bar.
Please note, the gin bar and food vendors are cash/card only and do not accept tokens.
Food & Spirits
Authentic wood fired pizzas.
Tasty Mexican burritos.
Barista coffee, breakfasts and burgers
Mobile Gin Bar
Beers
This year’s beers can be viewed here: 2025 Beers
Entertainment
Friday:
Saturday Daytime:
- The Shrimps, Georgia Sweet, Jenny McNamara, Silverline, Chookypig
- Kid’s Silent Disco 3-5pm
Saturday Night:
- The Balers
- Slide Oasis – Oasis Tribute
- DJ from Enhanced Entertainment
Auction, Raffle & Beer Bucket Challenge
Our Auction, Raffle and Beer Bucket Challenge kick off from 14:30 on Sunday 14th September.
This year’s Beer Bucket Challenge nominees are:
Paul Brownhill, Alice Smith, Keith Boulnois, Liz Garbitt, Pat Benjamin, John Beauchamp, Sara Hamilton, Lee Bradley, Clare Scott, David Kirley, Liz Burton and Jo Rogers
You can make a donation towards the Beer Bucket Challenge here.
About Us
Wedmore Real Ale Festival
We have been running a real ale festival in Wedmore since 2001 with three main objectives which form the WRAF brand values:
- Charity – Raising money for local worthy causes;
- Education – Expanding people’s knowledge & awareness of real ale;
- Community – Providing a fun, family-friendly event that brings the local community together.
Over the years our festival has grown into what it has become today, and we are very proud that our three main objectives still hold strong when we look to continually develop the festival to incorporate new ideas.
Returning visitors and newcomers are all welcome! Our festival is child and dog friendly during the daytime and we promise you a great time. We offer a wide choice of ales, ciders, craft beers, wine, a gin bar, and several food vendors on site. There is also live music and entertainment throughout the weekend.
The festival is normally held around the middle of September and this year’s date is displayed at the top of this page.
As this is a voluntary organised event, we are always looking for more support to help us put on this event, so if you are interested in volunteering your assistance, supporting us by taking up one of our sponsorship opportunities or able to offer something for our raffle/auction, then it would be very much appreciated! To find out more, please get in touch.
We look forward to seeing you all in September!
Great Beer
Indulge in a world of flavours, where we celebrate the art of brewing with a vast selection of real ales, craft beers and ciders. From rich stouts to crisp IPAs, our beer festival features offerings from renowned breweries as well as local gems. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, there’s a pint waiting for you.
Entertainment
Experience more than just great beer with our festival’s vibrant entertainment lineup. Enjoy live music from talented local bands and artists, captivating performances, and engaging activities for all ages. Our entertainment schedule ensures there’s never a dull moment, making the festival a perfect outing for friends and family.
Fundraising
Join us in making a difference as we raise funds. All profits from the festival are donated to help local worthy causes. Your participation not only brings joy and celebration but also contributes to a meaningful cause, creating a positive impact in our community.
2025 Auction
