Following the success of last year’s second ever Rugfest - with nearly 3,500 people attending on one of the hottest days of the summer - the gauntlet was thrown down to make this year’s event better. So this year’s Rugfest will be. Rugfest is a two-day event held at the Hithercroft Sports Park on the 24th & 25^th June 2011.

The festival will still have the theme of family fun for everyone but is split across two great sessions.

Friday night will be fully focussed on great music, great food and an amazing selection of ales and drinks. Having camped (or if you really feel like it GLAMPED) overnight you can join those coming for just the Saturday to enjoy even more great music that will rock throughout the day.

The kids will have plenty to entertain them with circus and drumming skills and the wonderful Jan and her van to name just a few. There will be stalls for all and the best food we can find you. Add to this our eclectic range of Ales and handmade cocktails and you can see the day’s potential.

Stay with us while we turn up the volume and head into an evening of pure musical entertainment with some of the best local bands and if that sounds like thirsty work we are sure you can find something from our collection of over 30 real ales ciders and lagers that will stop you dehydrating as the festival dance buzz kicks in.

Wallingford has always had a proud tradition of supporting good live music and events such as the Bunkfest and the Blues and Beer Festival are noticeable dates on the Wallingford social calendar. Rugfest is an addition to this tradition and is quickly establishing itself as an annual event.

The organisers are greatly indebted to the Bunkfest and Blues organisers for their support in creating what we genuinely hope will be one of the greatest days of Wallingford’s early Summer.

Q: Is there parking at Rugfest and will I need to pay for it?
A: There will be plenty of parking at the festival and it is all free of charge.

Q: Can I bring a picnic?
A: Yes, However the food on offer from the festival's traders is diverse and of the highest quality. There should be something on offer for everyone, and you haven't experienced the festival without trying some of the cuisine on offer!

Q: Can I bring alcohol into the Festival?
A: NO. Only plastic 500ml bottles containing water or soft drinks will be allowed into the arena. Absolutely no glass. Our Stewards and Security have been instructed to stop anyone with alcohol from entering the Festival. You WILL be asked to dispose of alcohol at the gate.

Q: Will there be any covered areas if it rains?
A: There are a number of covered areas - the bar, the tea tent, and plenty of additional tenting

Q: Can I bring my dog to Rugfest?
A: Unfortunately dogs are not allowed anywhere on site apart from guide dogs for the blind. The area used is a Sports field – DUE TO THAT OLD HEALTH AND SAFETY GNOME SADLY WE CANNOT OFFER A dog walking and minding service as previously stated

Q: Will I be able to re-enter the site if I leave during the day?
A: We hope you won't want to, and we try to ensure you won't need to. However, everyone entering the site will be issued with a wrist band and they will need to show this if they wish to leave and re-enter the site at any time.