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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.

Dates
5 June 2027
Annually in early June (usually the first Saturday), one day only; 2027 date estimated from the usual pattern — confirm nearer the time.
Location
Park Farm, Dumfries
Dumfries and Galloway
Tickets
£15–£15
Tickets often sell out 2–3 weeks ahead. Book early.
In brief

Dumfries’ main craft beer day out — a friendly rugby-club fundraiser with a strong line-up of Scottish craft brewers, family welcome.

Size
Small — single-day, ~10 breweries
Weather & logistics

Outdoor in June — bring layers; some marquee shelter.

Tickets & pricing

Standard ticket
£15

Festival entry; pay-as-you-go beer

Visitor tips

  1. Bring ID even if you look over 25 — they card at the gate
  2. Tickets are available on the door but sell out the year prior — book online if you can
  3. 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.
Honest take

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).

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