Newton Beer Festival

05/09/2026

Why the lion and the ram?

You might have noticed a couple of characters cropping up in our Makerfield Oktoberfest branding…

And they're not there by accident!

🦁 The lion represents Ashton-in-Makerfield, home of Ashton Scouts and the venue for our Oktoberfest.

🐏 The ram represents Newton-le-Willows, home of Newton-Le-Willows Rotary Club

We've brought the two together because that's exactly what Makerfield Oktoberfest is about: two local organisations, from neighbouring communities, joining forces to put on something new.

And hopefully raising plenty of money for good causes while we're at it. ❤️

So when you see our lion and ram raising a glass together, now you know why. 🍺

But we need to know… are you Team Lion 🦁 or Team Ram 🐏?

Drop yours in the comments 👇

02/09/2026

31/08/2026

🍺 Welcome to Makerfield Oktoberfest! 🍺

Something new is coming to Makerfield this October...

On Friday 16th & Saturday 17th October, Newton-Le-Willows Rotary Club and Ashton B**r & C***r Festival are joining forces for the very first Makerfield Oktoberfest!

Expect 20 b**rs on tap, c***r, spirits, live entertainment and a proper festival atmosphere, all while raising money to support local good causes.

Over the next few weeks we'll be revealing the b**rs, entertainment and everything else we've got planned.

This is a brand-new event and a brand-new page, so we'd love your help getting the word out.

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And to get things started...

Who's joining us for the first ever Makerfield Oktoberfest?

📅 16th–17th October 2026
📍 Ashton Scouts, Woodedge, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, WN4 9LH

More details coming very soon!

05/06/2026

Out supporting our friends at Ashton B**r & C***r Festival

A fantastic event with a brilliant selection of b**rs and c***rs, a great atmosphere, and plenty of friendly faces.

If you enjoy a good b**r festival, it’s definitely one to add to your list. There’s nothing better than seeing local events like this bringing people together and celebrating great breweries.

Cheers to everyone involved in putting it together 👏🍺
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23/05/2026

Our friends at 4T's Brewery 💛💙💛💙looked after us last night! If you want a cold b**r🍻, good food 🌯and friendly hosts😊, head over this weekend for their brewery tap opening!

Doggy’s welcome too 🐶

Thanks to the team for your hospitality 💛💙

14/04/2026

13/04/2026

13/04/2026

And just like that… it’s on the move 🚛

The marquee that held the noise, the laughter, the music, and more than a few “just one more” moments is heading off… leaving behind nothing but a car park and a lot of memories.

A massive thank you to the team at Mahood Marquees - Marquee Hire

What you see here is the final act, but what they built for us over the week was the stage for everything that made the festival what it was.

Early starts, long days, and a level of graft that doesn’t go unnoticed.

We turn up and pour pints… they create the world we do it in.

So from all of us, thank you 👏

Now then… be honest…

Who’s already looking forward to B**r Fest 2027? 🍻

13/04/2026

13/04/2026

📊 For the data geeks amongst us… this one’s for you.

Behind every pint poured was a quiet symphony of numbers, barrels, and very happy drinkers. Here’s how the cask bar performed over the festival:

The headline stats:

Total casks: 50
Starting volume: 2,000 litres
Consumed: 1,630 litres
Remaining: 370 litres
81.5% of all cask b**r drunk 🍻
25 casks completely emptied
25 still with some life left in them

That’s not just good going… that’s a full-on festival-level drain the cellar performance.

🏁 First to fall:
The honour goes to Mad Hatter Stout by Warrington Ales the quickest to be completely polished off. A proper opening statement from the crowd.

Now, the important bit.

This doesn’t happen by accident.

A huge thank you to 4T's Brewery who partnered with us on the event. Their support, knowledge, and behind-the-scenes graft meant we had a selection that wasn’t just “good”… it was dangerously drinkable across the board.

From crowd-pleasers to the more adventurous pours, they helped us build a lineup that kept the taps flowing and the conversations going.

And finally, gratitude to all of you.

Every pint pulled, every “just one more”, every recommendation to a mate at the bar… that’s what turns numbers into atmosphere.

These stats might tell the story on paper…
…but you lot brought it to life. 🍺