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Perth Beer Festival 2024: Full rundown of two days of events on North Inch

It's party time in Perth - and here is all you need to know.

Carl Sellors and Alan McPherson enjoying the Perth Beer Festival in May 2023.
Carl Sellors and Alan McPherson enjoy the Perth Beer Festival in May 2023. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Anticipation is building ahead of the return of Perth Beer Festival.

The free event, sponsored by Howden Insurance, also includes a gin bar. It runs from noon to 6pm on Saturday, May 11 on Perth’s North Inch.

The Perthshire Rugby event, now in its 11th year, has free entry.

Crowds in the marquee at last year’s event. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Visitors can expect rugby 7s, family-friendly activities and great bands on the live music stage in the large, covered marquee alongside an array of craft ales and gin favourites to sample.

Event organiser Allan Brown said: “We look forward to welcoming visitors back to enjoy the atmosphere at this fantastic family-friendly community fundraising event”.

Saturday’s festivities are preceded by a comedy night on Friday.

Here is all you need to know.

Friday, May 10

Perth Comedy Night

Festivities kick off when the bar opens at 6pm and food goes on sale.

The show, which begins at 8pm, is headlined by ‘Big’ Garry Little.

Tickets, costing £25, are available via the Perth Beer Festival website and on the door.

Saturday, May 11

Perthshire Rugby 7s

The rugby 7s tournament, featuring men women and vets teams from across Scotland, kicks off at 10.30am.

Perth Beer Festival and craft gin bar

From noon, kegs will be pouring at Perth Beer Festival and craft gin bar.

More than 20 ales will be available for sampling alongside five small batch craft gins.

Throughout the afternoon bands will play on a live music stage inside the large marquee.

Perth's Mav Murison performing in the Perth Beer Festival marquee in 2023.
Perth’s Mav Murison performing in the marquee in 2023. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Allan Brown said: “Families can relax and enjoy the range of family-friendly activities in our Perth Beer Festival licensed beer garden, including climbing wall and rugby nippers taster sessions.

“A delicious selection of locally sourced BBQ food will be on sale throughout the day.”

Details of the full range of beers and craft gins can be found with details of all local sponsors on the festival website.

Big bash finale party

Tickets are also available for the big bash finale from 7pm.

“The big bash is a great party night,” said Natalie Mackinnon, an event organiser.

“Our band, circus and the folks that come along generate a brilliant atmosphere and the dance floor is always packed.

“We look forward to welcoming everyone back.”

Tickets are priced at £20 each and are on sale on the website. Tickets will also be available at the token desk during the day.

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