Magna Real Ale Festival

Back again next month folks Thursday 2nd March to Saturday 4th March

http://www.magnarealale.uk

Looks like it's the usual arrangements, but no mention of the special buses to Meadowhall/Rotherham like last time so have asked on their facebook group.

Back again next month folks Thursday 2nd March to Saturday 4th March

 

http://www.magnarealale.uk

 

Looks like it's the usual arrangements, but no mention of the special buses to Meadowhall/Rotherham like last time so have asked on their facebook group.

It's a smaller affair this year, bus X1 stops on the main road and can be joined at Meadowhall interchange or Sheffield centre

It's a smaller affair this year, bus X1 stops on the main road and can be joined at Meadowhall interchange or Sheffield centre

That's going to be "interesting", I guess a few people will end up walking to Meadowhall

That's going to be "interesting", I guess a few people will end up walking to Meadowhall

Not sure why that would be, the X1 is a double decker and runs every half hour in the evening. The festival is also smaller than previous years (the big hall isn't part of it this year) reflecting the attendance at the previous one held in summer 2015.

Travel and ticket info is on the festival website here: http://www.magnarealale.uk/tickets.php

Should still be a good festival with a range of over 150 different beers plus cider and wine along with a busy programme of live music. I'll be there as volunteer staff at the weekend.

---------- Post added 13-02-2017 at 18:30 ----------

It has now been announced a special festival shuttle bus will run from Meadowhall to Magna, operated by Powells

Information on the 2018 Rotherham Real Ale & Music Festival at Magna...

Expect around 250 real ales plus craft beers on keg and in bottle, traditional cider & perry and wines. There will be a food court and live music also features. This year the festival celebrates its 25th anniversary. Profits go to Rotherham Cancer Care Centre.

The event is on 1st to 3rd March, open:

Thursday 1st March 6pm-11pm, entry £8 Adv

Friday 2nd March 6pm-11pm, entry £10

Saturday 3rd March midday-11pm, entry £8 Adv

Advance tickets available online, discount for CAMRA members on the door.

Website - http://www.magnarealale.uk.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rothrealalemusicfest/

Bus X1 operated by First passes Magna on the main road at regular intervals. This bus runs from Sheffield City Centre (Moorfoot and Arundel Gate), Meadowhall Interchange (handy for tram and train connections), Rotherham Interchange and Maltby.

Entertainment confirmed so far:

At The Arcade

The Silk Road

The G Men

The Classics

Yard Dogs

The House

Alba Rosa

Davey Wilson & Buskers

Ribeye

The Dearne Big Band and Singers

The Basement

Gonzo

Bon Giovi

Acoustic Angels

Dave Doyle and Rotherhop Dancers

The Buffalo Skinners

Steve Milton

It should be good, just don't put me in a job in the cold, again like at the Rotherham College Real Ale Festival.