Beltie Beer Festival
One-day family-friendly real-ale and craft beer festival at Dumfries Rugby Club’s Park Farm ground, in aid of Dumfries Saints RFC. Ten-plus Scottish breweries plus live music.
Dumfries’ main craft beer day out — a friendly rugby-club fundraiser with a strong line-up of Scottish craft brewers, family welcome.
Outdoor in June — bring layers; some marquee shelter.
Tickets & pricing
Festival entry; pay-as-you-go beer
Visitor tips
- Bring ID even if you look over 25 — they card at the gate
- Tickets are available on the door but sell out the year prior — book online if you can
- Combine with a Dumfries weekend — Crichton Estate gardens and Drumlanrig Castle nearby
Getting there
- Note
- Park Farm, New Abbey Road, Dumfries DG2 7LU — 10-min drive from Dumfries town centre.
Where to stay near Beltie Beer Festival
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of the festival.
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Small but well-run festival — the Saints RFC volunteers know what they’re doing and the brewer line-up is regional Scotland heavy (Kilderkin, Sulwath, Eden Mill etc. in recent years).
Frequently asked questions
+When is the Beltie Beer Festival?
It runs annually in early June, usually the first Saturday, for one day at Dumfries Rugby Club's Park Farm. The next confirmed slot is estimated as 5 June 2027 from that pattern — check dgfoodanddrink.com nearer the time to confirm.
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