9th WRAF
Opening Times
Worthy Causes
"GR8" Festival
Bands and Music
Festival History
Festival Objectives
Volunteers
Downloads
Accommodation
Taxi's
Contact Us

The 9th Wedmore Real Ale Festival

Roll the Roger up the Misen mast ya scurvy sea dogs, the Pirate Ship Wedmore Real Ale Festival has sighted land and is preparing to put to port in search of willing and able crew!  Aspiring Buccaneers should present at the Wedmore Village Hall between the 18^th and 20^th of September, if insufficient rouges are apparent a press gang will be dispatched to the locality.

As ever the basic format of the festival remains the same; great beer, great food, great live music!  Then we chuck in a few twists to keep it spicy!  In general celebration of the West Country the Friday night band is “The Twerzels”, a phenomenal Wurzels tribute band.  So to help with the atmosphere we have expanded our range of local ciders.  Don’t worry though, we have also expanded our range of award winning beers and will have in excess of 60 different Real Ales on offer.  BBQ, Hog Roast as well as snacks will be available throughout the evening.

On Saturday and Sunday we will be offering full English breakfasts from 11am, in previous years these have been enjoyed at a leisurely pace in the sun with the papers, perfect for setting you up to enjoy an afternoon of beer tasting.  Traditional pub games and a family atmosphere generally take’s hold until the early evening, although it’s a beer festival there is generally something for everyone going on and all are welcome. 

Saturday night is Pirate night!  Our fancy dress themes now have quite a following and prizes will be awarded for the best turned out.  You may want to start practicing now for our “Aaarrggghhh” shouting competition.  Our resident rock and blues band “Loose Change” are the headline act and always prove to be a massive crowd pleaser.  BBQ, Hog Roast and Parrot Burgers will be available throughout the evening.  Other food will be on sale during the day.

Sunday is the drink up session and the most relaxed of days.  The festival finishes with our legendary auction and we are currently appealing for prizes and lots, literally anything will be considered.  Please contact Chris Perry on 07793 597315 if you have an item, service or promise that you wish to donate.

A limited number of VIP tickets are also available to the pre-festival tasting session. This unique opportunity is a must for those seeking inspiration when looking for a present for those ‘hard to buy for’ loved ones, or perhaps just as a treat for you! With fathers day on the immediate horizon could there be a better gift?  As he opens the card revealing his golden ticket inside, watch as he marvels at the delights on offer from Wedmore’s very own Willy Wonkas! The price is £10 per ticket and the lucky holders will get the opportunity to try as many beers as they like between 6pm and 7pm on Friday 18^th of September, as well as making a healthy contribution towards local worthy causes. Please contact Simon Moss on 01934 712990 for more information.

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The Wedmore Real Ale Festival has raised and donated more than £40,000 to charity in the past 8 years.  For more information visit www.wedmorerealale.com , shiver me timbers!!!

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Opening Times

Worthy Causes

2009 Worthy Causes have yet to be agreed, but most of them will be local and all will be very worthy.  So bring your drinking for charity boots....

The GR8 Festival

Access the Full Report from the Years and Beers Page

Check out our G8 Photos (OK, no more of use of that pun, we're done with it now)

£8500 was donated from last year's festival.  The money was divided between:

As ever thanks go out to everyone who sponsored, volunteered and attended the festival.  In exchange for a great night out we are able to provide support to local charities and worthy causes. 

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Sponsorship

2008 Sponsors - Can we Canonise them all?

The best looking, most well healed, virile and charming residents of the cheddar valley sponsor the festival.  If you would like to join this select group then please email sponsors@wedmorerealale.com

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Worthy Causes

Beneficiaries of the WRAF 2008 year are:

Children's Hospice South West
Wedmore Village Hall
and many other local worthy causes (but nothing to do with effing badgers)

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Bands and Music

(From 2007)
DJ Enhance - 01934518254
Loose Change - 01179541638
Country Blues Band - 01934733957
Gramophone Pete - 01823698474

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 Festival History

The Annual WRAF came in to existence after years of hard work researching real ale in numerous different hostelries and by attending many real ale festivals around the region. It takes many hours of fireside planning and drinking in the pub to realize the event.

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Festival Objectives

The main objectives of the committee are  to enjoy fine ales from far and wide and to raise funds for local good causes. In addition though the event also serves to promote real ale to people who rarely drink it and it provides  yet another excuse for a party.

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Volunteers

Everyone who works at the WRAF is a volunteer, if you would like to volunteer some of your time over the weekend to help out then please get in contact.

Volunteers@WedmoreRealAle.Com

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Downloads

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Accommodation and Camping

If you live away from Wedmore and would like to attend the festival then you may like to use one of these local B&B's.

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Taxis

Please don't drink and drive when you come to our event. Pre-book your Taxi with:

In the unlikely event that you can find a bus in the country we are located approximately 100yds from the bus stop (we won't hold our breath about a huge influx from public transport!)

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Contacts

For more information about the festival, sponsorship or accommodation please contact:

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