Blairgowrie Rugby & Ale Festival

21/08/2024

We hope you all had a great time this year, we are getting the date in the diary early. 2025 will be 10 years since we started the festival 🤯
So we hope you can all join us for the celebrations

11/08/2024

For many of us Ale Fest regulars, the day after feels a bit like Boxing Day as a child....never mind though here are some more highlights from the day to help get over your post party depression!

11/08/2024

11/08/2024

Ale Fest 2024 pictures! 📸
There are plenty more from other photographers, we will upload once they are available. Thank you all for coming and send us your pics!

10/08/2024

It's only 6:40 in the evening and the party is just getting started!!

10/08/2024

Today is the Day!!!

10/08/2024

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS!

We finish on a bang! Our last sponsor we would love to introduce and thank are Wester Essendy Holiday Cottages 🏠

Providing stunning homes in the perfect Get a way location. Please make sure to check them out! Thank you to all our sponsors for the support. We hope to see you all there today!

10/08/2024

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS!

Vending by JSR!

Like the name on the box, Vending by JSR specialise in Vending Machines. However, what makes them interesting and unique is the context that the vending machines have! Local Farm shops have been using JSR services to sell fresh farm produce in a way that is easy, modern and convenient for their customers! Their vending machines have also been used as parcel collections points and other food and catering services.

Thanks for sponsoring us! Make sure to check them out today!

https://www.vendingbyjsr.co.uk

09/08/2024

Like Christmas Eve down at Blairgowrie Rugby club! On behalf of all the organisers, everyone who has helped over the last few days, all of our sponsors. We hope you can all come down and enjoy what promises to be a fantastic day starting tomorrow from 12 noon, free entry

09/08/2024

09/08/2024

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS!

OCAD LED LIGHTING SOLUTIONS 💡

OCAD LED specialise in delivering large scale LED lighting projects from initial audit through to installation. They offer a bespoke consulting, design and deliver service to fit exact lighting requirements.
Their work and brand speaks for itself! Make sure to check them out.
Thank you OCAD LED for sponsoring us this year!

https://ocadled.com/

09/08/2024

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS!

T’Go Creative 🎨🖥️

T’Go Creative is a Perthshire based team of graphic designers, web designers, printers and digital marketers. They work alongside small businesses, large companies and individuals to create effective designs that meet your needs and expand your need into a brand. Their team is trained, skilled and passionate about digital design and marketing. To enhance your business, T’Go Creative is the way T’Go…

Thanks for sponsoring us this year and the work that you have done for us in the past!

https://www.tgocreative.co.uk/

09/08/2024

Only one day until the big event! A polite reminder to NOT bring your own booze. This is a licenced event and all profit from this goes directly back into supporting rugby from primary 1 to adults. You will be asked to vacate our premises if you are found with your own alcohol. Thanks for supporting our event.

08/08/2024

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS!

We would like to thank J.W. Wheatley & Son’s electrical contractors for sponsoring our Ale Fest this year!

Established in 1946 by John William Wheatley in Meigle, Perthshire, J.W.Wheatley & Son has progressed hugely over the years and is now managed by third generation Stuart and David Wheatley accompanied by approximately seven other staff operating from Alyth.

Check them out!

http://jwwheatleyandson.co.uk/

08/08/2024

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS!

Reliance Systems 🛜

Our next sponsor provides a range of security services that prioritise your needs and safety. First starting out as fire security engineers, they upgraded their skills and training to equip their customers with the best security possible for today’s day and age. Providing services within fire alarms, CCTV systems, Wi-Fi solutions, Intruder alarms, Gates & Barriers and access control.

Thank you for sponsoring us this year!

Check them out: https://reliancesystemsltd.co.uk/about-us/

08/08/2024

Huge thanks to Lesley at Travis Perkins Blairgowrie for donating materials to allow us to set up the bar at our Ale Festival. A great company that has supported us since our first event. Cheers

07/08/2024

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS!

Ian Auchterlonie Plumbing and Heating Engineers 🔧

A fantastic local business who have sponsored a cask at our Ale Fest annually for a few years now. We are so grateful that Ian Auchterlonie continue to support our rugby club and social events. They provide excellent service so please make sure to check them out and save their name for any future needs!

07/08/2024

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J. S. R. Services 🐓
We would like to thank J.S.R. Services for sponsoring our event this year. For those who are not aware, J.S.R Services include various rearing farms across Scotland. Including: Perthshire, Angus, Stirlingshire and Ayrshire.

Their rearing capacity amounts to 90,000 birds reared at any one time allowing J.S.R. to annually distribute 3/4 million free range and organic point of lay pullets for the Scottish Egg Industry.

Check them out:

http://www.jsrservices.co.uk

07/08/2024

On top of the rugby, ale and live music. We have a great line up of entertainment and activities for the kids and family this weekend. Axe throwing, petting zoo, bouncy castles, face painter, stalls, bbq. Something for everyone. Come join us from 12 noon, Saturday the 10th “free entry”

06/08/2024

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS!

Another Electric group making their appearance at the Ale fest, Ericht Electrical ⚡️

A local electrical business based in Blairgowrie, Ericht can provide their brilliant services in domestic, industrial and commercial environments. They’re website allows you to contact them directly regarding your electrical enquiry! Make sure to check them out, and thank you for sponsoring the Ale Fest this year!

https://www.erichtelectrical.com/

06/08/2024

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS!

AW Electrical has sponsored the Ale Fest before and they will return this year! AW Electrical is based in Balbeggie, Perth and offers a fantastic service in the electrical industry. In addition to this, they consistently offer and provide support to our Rugby Club and local community.

Now it’s time to support them back! Make sure to check them out.

05/08/2024

5 days to go! Our third reason why you should come to this year’s ale fest is the impact it has on our community. Over 30 local businesses have sponsored this year’s event and if it wasn’t for them, this event couldn’t possibly happen. Come along, be a part of our community and support Blairgowrie!

05/08/2024

We have 2 bangers this weekend for ya …. Friday at Bertie Mooney's from 8pm then Saturday at Blairgowrie Rugby & Ale Festival

04/08/2024

6 days to go… Our second reason why we think you should go to the Ale Fest this year is the fact that there will be COUNTLESS activities for every member of the family. From Axe throwing to a Petting Zoo!

04/08/2024

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS!

Algo ❤️👷🏼‍♂️
Algo is a Scottish construction company their self-built Algo business centre based in Perth. They are involved in various ranges of construction projects including commercial, industrial and agricultural construction. They have a vast spectrum of knowledge and experiences in the construction industry therefore, it is guaranteed that they can provide an excellent service for you.
We are so happy to have them sponsor us this year, thank you for your support Algo!

Check them out below:

https://algo.co.uk/

04/08/2024

🚨 reminder for this Saturday. we will have a wrist band system in place, so even if you are
over the age of 18 please bring a valid, official form of identification (passport /driving licence) so we can issue the correct wrist band. Anyone without a wrist band will not be served at the bar. We will also be checking wrist bands through out the day. Please drink responsibly and have fun. Please do NOT bring your own booze.

03/08/2024

7 days 7 reasons to come the Ale Fest 🎉

03/08/2024

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS!

Two in one day, we are treating ya! 🥂

Next, we have Bar Restaurant Solutions. This local business offer business owners in hospitality advice and on set training to increase operations and business processes. With great expertise in the field of hospitality, they can make a huge difference to the running of your business.

Make sure to check them out!

https://www.bar.solutions

03/08/2024

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Today we would like to thank Holiday Accommodation Scotland for their support and sponsorship this year. The summer holidays may be coming to a close but it’s never too late or too early to think about your next getaway! Holiday Accommodation Scotland provide a range of properties around Perthshire and Angus that can just be what you need for your next holiday!

Thank you for sponsoring this event.

Make sure to check them out below:

https://holidayaccommodationscotland.staydirectly.com/