The Glassford Beer and Gin Festival has been renamed Glassfest in memory of our dear friend James Newall. And this year the event is going to be bigger and better than ever.
Glassfest take place this year on March 28th 2026. Tickets are available from roasted in Strathaven and from Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glassfest-2026-tickets-1975554979123?aff=oddtdtcreator we have an online raffle with some great prizes. To enter to to https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/glassfest-raffle–2026
Hosted by Steve McKenna (https://www.mckennaliveevents.com/), entertainment will be on two stages. Acts appearing include:
The Dughoose Ska Band
Underdog
The Vests
Connor Fyfe
The Glass Cheques
Rob Muir
Olivia
Abba Tribute
The Beatles Revisited
Alex Crichton Band
Brewers appearing this year are
Sulwath Brewery
Real ales are hand crafted with the local palate in mind, and to exacting standards. Go to https://www.sulwathbrewers.co.uk/ for more information.
Up Front Brewing
A local brewer based in Strathaven, head brewer Jake Griffin founded Up Front Brewing in 2015 with the aim of sharing his love of exceptional beers and great artwork with a wider audience. For more information visit https://www.upfrontbrewing.com/.
No Limits Brewing
At No Limits Brewing, we’re not just passionate about beer; we’re passionate about our community and love that our customers are part of our journey as we grow. Our team is a lively bunch, dedicated to bringing some of the freshest beers in the West to our local community. For more information go to https://www.nolimitsbrewing.co.uk/.
Strangers Brewing
Strangers Brewing Co. makes beer sustainably, brewing in small batches with local ingredients at Narrowboat Farm, Linlithgow. For more information go to https://strangersbrewing.co.uk/
Two Towns Down
Inspired by Scotland’s brewing tradition, made with the best locally-sourced ingredients all our beers are Vegetarian with the majority also being Vegan friendly. For more information go to https://twotownsdown.com/.
Two Towns Down Brewery will also have Thistly Cross Cider available at its bar at the festival. For more information visit https://www.thistlycrosscider.co.uk/.