ACTIVITIES
FyneFest is more than drinking and dancing – we offer a range of activities to enjoy while you’re staying with us in the Glen.
FYNEFEST BINGO
2PM, FRIDAY, COURTYARD
Cash bingo, FyneFest style!
Hosted by the inimitable Elaine, we’re looking for lines and houses in the courtyard on Friday afternoon.
BYOD (Bring Your Own Dobbers).
MALT: THE FOUNDATION OF BEER
FRIDAY 4 – 4.45PM
Malt is the backbone of beer, providing the undeniable flavours you know and love. With an ingredient this important, don’t you want to know more?!
Join Sarah, Technical Sales Manager at Crisp Malt, for a chat about why malt is mighty and what it brings to beer.
MEET-THE-BREWERS
We’re delighted to welcome our friends from Pellicle Magazine back to FyneFest this year for another round of Meet the Brewer talks and tastings! We’ve made this element of the festival even better this year, with a brand new Origins beer tent pouring some of the most interesting and unusual beers we have, alongside a stage where we’ll host a schedule of beer-related discussions throughout the weekend. Spaces are limited so head here to secure your FREE ticket to your sessions of choice, with beer samples included!
CHARITY RUN
10.30AM, SATURDAY, MEET AT THE BREWERY TAP
Join our friends from Good Time Running Club for a 5km run from the Brewery Tap to the Walkers Bar (leisurely pace, run as much or as little as you like).
Cost of entry is a donation to Arrochar Mountain Rescue, who provide search and rescue for missing persons across Argyll and Bute.
The run is open to all ages, however children must be supervised by a parent. Runners will receive a can of beer (or soft drink for under 18s) when they arrive at the Walkers Bar.
WALKERS BAR
Make the most of the beautiful festival site and surroundings with a leisurely one-hour walk up the glen to visit our pop-up bar for a well-earned beer. Open 12-4pm Saturday, The Walkers Bar continues to be one of FyneFest’s most popuilar attractions – get on your feet, get some fresh air and clear your head for the evening with a walk to the old riverside bothy bar.
Remember, if taking your canine friend up the glen with you, they must be kept on leads at all times to avoid disturbing the farm animals.
FYNEFEST PUB QUIZ
2PM, SATURDAY, COURTYARD
FyneFest living legend Elaine Polanski will be back to keep help you flex your mental muscles with the biggest pub quiz in Scotland (maybe?)!
Taking place on Saturday afternoon in the Brewery Tap Courtyard. Get a pint, get a team of four, get your thinking cap, chuck a quid each in the bucket for charity and join in with a chaotic afternoon of trivia. The winners will be crowned the champions and rewarded with a stack of tokens to use in celebration of their victory.
Claiming a table early is highly advised – every year the quiz hits capacity and it’ll be your own fault if there’s nae space left.
YOGA WITH SARAH
10.30AM & 11.30am, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAIN MARQUEE
Looking for a way to heal your body and soul after a big night on the dancefloor? How does a morning yoga session lead by expert instructor Sarah Hunter sound?
Lessons are designed for all abilities, whether you’re new to yoga or not, so all you need to do is come along with an open mind and a bit of energy and 45 minutes of mindfulness later you’ll be back on your feet feeling right as rain and ready for another day of beer, food and music!
Sarah will provide a limited number of yoga mats, so we encourage you to bring your own (they’re great under sleeping bags too!).
SALSA LESSONS
SATURDAY 1-2PM MIXTAPE LOUNGE
Prepare to dance salsa Cuban style with the talented folk from Alba Cuba Dance!
Expect lots of energy in this fun session – no experience or partner required, all ages welcome.
Book your FREE spot HERE.
DJ WORKSHOP – SOLD OUT
SATURDAY, MIXTAPE LOUNGE
Learn the basics of DJing, do some mixing and meet some like-minded people. Grab a pint and spend a couple of hours learning how to be a superstar DJ like Paris Hilton. After the workshop, we’ll open up the decks to whoever wants to play. Come down. Spin some tunes. Make some pals. Nice one.
DJ WORKSHOP 10:30am -12:30am (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
Beginner’s DJ workshop. Learn the basics then have a go spinning some tunes. Only 8 spaces.
Must be 16+
FYNEFEST CEILIDH
7.15 – 8.15PM, SATURDAY, MAIN STAGE
Get your dancing shoes on and embrace some trad tunes with the FyneFest ceilidh, lead and called by the brilliant Rock & Reel from Oban!
FYNEFEST FACEPAINTING, NAIL ART & HAIR
Visit the facepainting team in their tent in the main arena to get in the festival spirit and glam up your weekend with extravagant hair, beard and body art.
KIDS ACTIVITIES
POTTERY WORKSHOP
Get crafty with the team from nicolaceramic, a local family run business.
The team will share their passion and knowledge and make a sculpting pro of you in no time!
MERCH/TOKENS
Be sure to stop off at the dedicated on-site shop selling a range of exclusive festival and brewery merchandise to get a souvenir of your weekend. You can also pick up tokens and get cashback (£1 fee) if you need, but merch and tokens are card payment only.
BREWERY TOURS
If you’re looking to enrich your FyneFest weekend, why not join a guided tour of the Fyne Ales brewery? You’ll be shown around our state-of-the-art facility and given insight into the brewing process by an expert from the Fyne Ales team and get to see first hand how and where our award-winning beers are produced!
Tours take place on Saturday and Sunday at 12pm and places are limited!
BREWERY TAP & SHOP
It’s the end of the weekend, you’ve got tokens left, we’ve got beer in cans and bottles for you to take home and drink away the sorrows of the best weekend of the year being over. Bring a growler and we’ll happily fill it with any of the beers pouring in any of the bars to help you spend any you haven’t lost.
Please note, all FyneFest and Fyne Ales merch will be down in the Merch Tent, so stop off their for Ts, hoodies, badges and stickers before you head off!