Join in with a host of events in and around Rutland this weekend, including family fun, free activities and foodie-friendly events.

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

Thursday Night Dinner at The Fox and Hounds

The Fox and Hounds' regular Thursday Night meal deal will be going ahead on 24 August - kicking the weekend off early.

For just £12, enjoy a delicious plate of sausage and mash with onion gravy. Add a pint of Atlantic Pale Ale for £3.

Please ring 01664 452129 to book a table to avoid disappointment.

Find the venue at 6 Somerby Road, Knossington, Oakham, Rutland.

Enjoy a £3 pint offer on Atlantic Pale Ale with your meal at The Fox and Hounds, Knossington. Image credit: Nub News.

23rd Rutland Beer Festival

The 23rd Rutland Beer Festival held at The Grainstore Brewery, brings together a wide range of real ales from around the UK. Featuring over seventy Real Ales with an array of golden ales, stouts, bitters, porters and barley wines we also offer a wide selection of traditional ciders.

There's live entertainment and barbecues every day.

Over this August Bank Holiday weekend, opening times will be:

Thursday 24, 5pm until Midnight

Friday 25, 11am until 1am

Saturday 26, 9am until 1am

Sunday 27, 9am until 1am

Monday 28, 9am until 11pm

Admission is free. There is a deposit of £5 on a commemorative Rutland Beer Festival glass, which is yours to keep, or return for a full refund.

Join a weekend of fun, drinks and live music at The Grainstre this Bank Holiday. Image credit: The Grainstore.

Rutland Library Big Book Sale

Oakham Library will be hosting its second Big Book Sale on 26 August 2023. 

From 9am until 1pm, bag some books, DVDs, magazines, videos, comics and more for as little as 10p.

There will be adult and children's literature.

Rutland County Library will host a book sale, with prices beginning at 10p. Image credit: RCC.

Cutts Close Bank Holiday Extravaganza

To round off a fantastic season of live music in the park, organised by Oakham Town Council, a host of bands will be performing on 27 and 28 August 2023 in Cutts Close. 

Enjoy music from 12 pm until 5pm. Indulge in drinks from The Grainstore and Ovation, and pizza from Oakham's favourite - GRIFF's Pizza!

There will be chairs provided by Oakham Town Council, but feel free to bring a blanket/chairs and a picnic. 

Entry is free.

Cutts Close in Oakham is home to many regular live music events, family fun days and community celebrations. Image credit: Nub News.

Check out our What's On page for more local events going on this weekend and throughout the summer holidays.

You can also share your own events on our What's On page for FREE by clicking the 'Nub It' button. Alternatively, email [email protected] to enquire. 

Have a great weekend!