Rainhill beer festival raises £35,000 from 20th anniversary event

Launching as a small beer festival back in 2003, Rainhill Beer Festival has grown to become a hugely popular festival that has helped to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds since its inception.

Organised by volunteers at Rainhill Rotary Club, the festival returned for the 20th time this month and it has been described as the most successful event to date.

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Rainhill Beer Festival has been hugely popular over the years (Image: Rainhill Rotary Club) Taking place at Rainhill Recreation Club from Thursday, October 17 until Saturday, October 19, hundreds of guests came to enjoy the 100 ales, 20 lagers, and 30 ciders that were on offer at the festival.

With a warm and celebratory atmosphere present at each of the festival's events, the beer festival crowds helped to raise more than £35,000 for Rainhill Rotary Club.

The Rotary Club, a volunteer group which organises various community an fundraising events throughout the year, will now direct these funds to various organisations and charities across Rainhill and the wider St Helens borough.

The festival provided 100 ales, 20 lagers, and 30 ciders (Image: Rainhill Rotary Club) Rainhill Rotary Club President Dave Roberts said: "The Beer Festival has steadily evolved from a simple community event into one of the largest projects the Rotary club has ever undertaken.

"This year’s event was, once again, an outstanding success, a testament to the dedication and effort of everyone involved. It has now reached a scale that sees over 100 volunteers contributing to make the event run smoothly.

"It’s hard to believe that what started as a smaller-scale celebration of good beer and good company has transformed into a key highlight of the Rainhill calendar."

Rainhill Rotary Club President Dave Roberts (Image: Rainhill Rotary Club) Dave added: "The spirit of volunteerism that drives Rainhill Rotary is truly inspiring. Without the dedication and hard work of these volunteers, the Beer Festival wouldn’t be the same.

"The event has not only grown in size but has also deepened its impact on the local community, raising funds for various charitable causes while bringing people together in a joyful and vibrant atmosphere.

"Despite these challenges, the festival continues to be a resounding success each year, a testament to the leadership of Rainhill Rotary and the unwavering support of the local community.

"Here’s to another successful Beer Festival and many more to come, cheers!"

More information about Rainhill Rotary Club can be found here.