Beer we go... again!

Kilmarnock Beer Festival returns for second year after successful debut

- ROSS DUNN

Kilmarnock's Beer Festival is set for another round, organisers have announced.

The popular event will return to the grounds of Rugby Park in May 2026, after a successful first festival earlier this year.

The one-day event takes place on Saturday, May 30 with organisers thrilled to return following the inaugural event's “resounding success”.

Organised by the team behind the award-winning Eaglesham Beer Fest, over 1400 revellers attended earlier this year, despite some ropey weather conditions.

Fraser Wilson told the Standard: “We had an absolute blast pouring for the people of Kilmarnock and we've been chomping at the bit to announce our return.