The 11th Wedmore Real Ale Festival

16th – 18th September 2011

All ‘Ale The Wedmore Real Ale Festival

Over 2000 people passed through the doors to sample some of the countries finest ales.

The beer flowed freely in Wedmore when hoards of merry revellers partook in one of the regions liveliest annual events, the Wedmore Real Ale Festival.

Well over 5500 pints of Beer were sold together with Two Pigs, much Wine and Cider. On Friday night the rock band “Collision Damage” entertained the crowd and on Saturday rock and blues legends “Loose Change” packed the dance floor. DJ Alex who led dancing well into the night supported both acts.

The “Skool Days” themed Saturday night saw revellers dressing up in their finest fancy dress costumes, which included several naughty school boys, a head master and an array of short skirted young ladies.

The day times were packed with many families alongside connoisseurs and visitors from afar, everyone enjoyed dodging the showers, reading the news and quaffing fine British ales. Once again the traditional pub games, supplemented by a few more modern ones, were a hit as was “Gramophone Pete” spinning his 78s on Saturday afternoon.

Many local worthy causes will benefit from the money raised at this year’s festival and organisers hope to be able to donate more than ever before to local worthy causes. The festival is only possible with the support of the many local businesses that sponsor barrels and volunteers who give their time freely to staff the door and bar. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all that contributed, and attended, we hope that they will continue supporting the event in future years.

FACTS

10 Months in planning.

63 barrels of ale from all over the UK ...

... including 17 medal winners.

5544 pints of top quality ale.

58 Gallons of local cider.

20 Gallons of award winning Perry.

2 Pig roasts.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors and volunteers who help to make this event such a great success. This was our busiest festival to date and we look forward to our 12th festival next year.

The dates for the 12th Wedmore Real Ale Festival are 14th–16th September 2012.