It’s back bigger and better than before
Saturday 1st June between Noon and 9PM
Wilsden
Beer Festival has taken place at the village hall annually since
2011, in late or early June. Originally conceived as a one-off event,
it is now one of our biggest fundraisers and an indispensable item on
Wilsden’s social calendar every year. Unfortunately, last
year 2018, we had to cancel the event however this year, we have a
great opportunity to restart and continue better than ever.
The festival is usually built around a theme and we have previously used ‘The War of the Roses’ as such. Entry costs £5 for a ticket and includes a souvenir pint glass and the first pint free. The event also includes live music, and food will be available.
Our
local businesses are asked to sponsor the event in addition to
individuals, who have the opportunity to have their name on the
souvenir pint glasses. If you are interested for future sponsorship
opportunities please contact us.
This
year’s 30
Miles Beer & Gin Sling themed
festival will take place at the Village Hall on Saturday 1st June,
opening at 12:00pm noon and closing at 9pm with 12 beers, 2 lagers
and 4 ciders from across West Yorkshire available.
Entrance will again be £5 per ticket, which includes a pint of your choice and one of our much-coveted souvenir beer glasses (while stocks last!). As an alternative, we do have a smaller quantity of Dartington Crystal Gin glasses available with your ticket [first come first served basis] together with tokens for a free gin of your choice at the Gin Bar. Tonics will be extra on this occasion. You can buy a ticket in advance from Milton or Paul in their office at the Village Hall – open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 3.30pm, and they are also available at Wilsden Post Office and the bar of The Ling Bob. We do not intend to reserve a glass for you however, and they are only available on the day until stocks last.
This
year, we have introduced a token system to pay for goods.
Tokens are only available at the ticket desk. Please check
there for any discount offers that may apply.
In
addition to the beers, lagers, ciders and gins, there will be a great
selection of fine red & white wines, plus free soft drinks for
the under 18s. As with all events servings alcohol, we fully comply
with responsible vending and do operate a Challenge25 policy
so if you are fortunate to appear less than 25 please ensure you have
appropriate proof of age e.g. driving licence, passport or birth
certificate.
This
year, we welcome families to come along and enjoy the day and
children are most welcomed to join their parents until 6pm – there
will be a selection of outdoor games to keep them entertained –
weather permitting.
There
will be a cafe serving a selection of Greek Street Food, together
with a Hog Roast available from approximately 2pm and live acoustic
music between 3pm and 7pm.
Please
do come along – the Beer & Gin Festival is always a great day
out, and every penny raised will go to the Village Hall, a registered
charity, and help it keep serving the community many years into the
future.
Sponsors
The village hall is very grateful to the following sponsors for supporting this event. Click on the links to download their advertisement from this year’s beer festival tasting booklet.
All are welcome to this Christmas event on Saturday 9th December, run by the P&J Idle Stompers and Lineviners line dance clubs.