Join in with a host of events taking place in and around Rutland this weekend, including music, foodie feasts and much more.

Read on to find out more, or check out our What's On page for other upcoming local events.

Quiz Night at The Plough

The weekly quiz at The Plough is a popular event at friendly village pub, and will be taking place again on Thursday 28 September. 

The event costs £1 per person to enter, max 6 person per team. 

Winning team get a round of drinks, and all teams go into a draw to crack the safe, so you don't even have to know it all to be in with a chance!

The Plough in Greetham have a range of events going on every week. Image credit: The Plough.

Thursday Night Dinner at The Fox and Hounds

The Fox and Hounds will be hosting their £12 Thursday special again on 5 October.

This week's dish is chicken parmigiana, and you can enjoy a £3 Atlantic Pale Ale and other discounted drinks too!

Head down to 6 Somerby Road, Knossington to join the fun.

Prebook your table on 01664 452129.

Grab a hearty plate of food and enjoy the rugby at 6 Somerby Road, Knossington. Image credit: Nub News.

Justice Service

The High Sheriff's Justice Service for the County of Rutland will take place at All Saints' church on Friday 6 October at 10am.

Before the service, at 9.30am, a procession will assemble at Oakham Castle containing members of the judiciary, military, civic High Sheriff's and other local officials.

Join the Justice Service with the High Sheriff of Rutland on Friday. Image credit: Nub News.

Oakham Arts and Craft Market

Come along and support the Oakham Arts and Craft market on Saturday 7 October between 9am and 2:30pm.

Stalls sell goods such as woolly hats and gloves, artwork, jewellery, honey, woodwork, house plants and award winning pork pies. The event will also welcome some new micro business ready to show you their goods this weekend.

Join the monthly Arts and Craft Market on Oakham's Gaol Street. Image credit: RCC.

Rutland Sinfonia

Rutland Sinfonia begin their new season with a popular programme of music this weekend, featuring locally born and educated cellist Gabriel Francis-Dehqani playing Tchaikovsky.

Join them at Oakham School Chapel at 7:30pm on Saturday 7 October and enjoy:

Rossini – Overture The Italian Girl in Algiers

Sibelius – Valse Triste

Tchaikovsky – Rococo Variations for Cello

Beethoven – Symphony No. 7

Tickets available online.

Join Rutland Sinfonia as they return this weekend in Oakham. Image credit: Rutland Sinfonia.

Rutland Pet Festival

Rutland Pet Festival is back on Sunday 8 October from 11am until 4pm in Oakham Castle, the Castle Grounds and Oakham Market Place.

There will be food, drinks and gift stalls for humans and your furry friends, as well as a range of fun-filled competitions:

1. 11.30am - Prettiest Girl 
2. 12.15pm - Most Handsome Boy
3. 1.00pm - Best Rescue
4. 1.30pm - Best Trick
5. 2.15pm - Fancy Dress
6. 3.00pm Agility Course

£2.50 per entry per class.

Entry to the show is free.

Book the competitions here.

Join the fun at Oakham Castle with the second annual Rutland Pet Show. Image credit: Nub News.

Check out our What's On page for more local events going on this weekend.

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Have a great weekend!