About
What is the festival all about?
The South Notts Real Ale Festival started in 2012, as a small fundraising event for Nottingham Moderns Rugby Football Club. We were bowled over by the positive response that year and we went on to open the festival up to the public. We are proud and happy that the festival now has a strong following in the local beer community – we like to think it’s because of our great beer, warm welcome and close proximity to the city centre.
The festival is entirely run by volunteers – not only the organisers and team running the event, but also our CAMRA friends sourcing and keeping (and quality testing!) the beer, the bands providing the music and our creative partners at Harper Creative. And we couldn’t exist without the support of many local businesses and individuals who offer generous sponsorship, help us to advertise and come along to ensure our casks are empty at the end of the festival.
Where are we?
We are located at:
Nottingham Moderns Rugby Football Club
Main Road
Wilford
NG11 7AA
We’re right on the tram line – Wilford Village Tram stop, or only a 20-minute walk from Nottingham Train Station (if you want to get your 10,000 steps in before the beer!). We’re also well served by local taxi firms, including NG11 Cars (0115 914 5145). Please do not drink and drive.
Contact us:
Drop us an email on info@southnottsrealale.co.uk
Schedule
Friday 1st May 2026
12.00p.m. to 6.30p.m.
Free entry Enthusiasts’ Session for CAMRA members and the local community – just turn up at the door!
Beer festival tokens, sold in groups of 5 tickets for £10.00 available at the event, together with a free commemorative glass * (one per person). Each festival token is exchanged for a half pint of beer or cider of your choice.
Becky’s Burgers will be providing a range of foods throughout the event.
Friday 1st May 2026
7:00p.m. to 11:30p.m.
Friday Night Party – Always lively!
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Beer festival tokens, sold in groups of 5 tickets for £10.00 available at the event, together with a free commemorative glass * (one per person). Each festival token is exchanged for a half pint of beer or cider of your choice.
Friday night entertainment features Wilford’s own, The Lapsed, a 5 piece Nottingham based band playing 80s, 90s and beyond guitar based music – festival favourites to guarantee a great evening!
Saturday 2nd May 2026
12:00p.m. to 11.30p.m.
Free entry, Beer Festival Open Session alongside Nottingham Moderns Rugby Presidents Day, with a selection of senior and junior matches to celebrate end of season.
Beer festival tokens, sold in groups of 5 tickets for £10.00 available at the event, together with a free commemorative glass * (one per person). Each festival token is exchanged for a half pint of beer or cider of your choice.
Saturday night entertainment begins with Hannah Marshall, an unforgettable acoustic experience of rock, pop, country and soul. Followed by The Terminal 5 Experience, an eclectic Nottingham party band playing a mix of pop, rock, classics and forgotten gems.
*Subject to availability