Join in with a host of events taking place in and around Rutland this weekend, including books, sport, art and more.

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

Rugby World Cup

This month, local bars and sports venues will be screening all rugby world cup games.

Thursday 21:

France v Namibia 20:00

Friday 22:

Argentina v Samoa 16:45

Saturday 23:

13:00 Georgia v Portugal

16:45 England v Chile

20:00 South Africa v Ireland

Sunday 24:

16:45 Scotland v Tonga

20:00 Wales v Australia

Join the fun at The Fox and Hounds in Knossington, The Plough in Greetham and other local pubs and bars.

Alternatively, get a feel for the game in Oakham's favourite sports bar, The Crown Tavern on Crown Walk, where landlady Lindsay is happy for customers to bring their own food - just be sure to grab a Guinness at the bar to enjoy with the exhilarating games!

Head down to Ovation or The Crown Tavern or Bills Bar to watch the Rugby World Cup this weekend. Image credit: Ovation.

Thursday Night Dinner at The Fox and Hounds

On Thursday, 21 September, The Fox and Hounds in Knossington are hosting another £12 meal deal offer and will be serving a warming bowl of lamb stew and dumplings. 

Don't miss out and please prebook by calling 01664452129.

6 Somerby Road, Knossington, Oakham, LE15 8LY

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

Greetham Gathering

The last Greetham Gathering of the season will see a range of cars, bikes and unusual vehicles head to Greetham Community centre on Thursday 21 September.

The bar will be open and food and parking is available on site.

Join the fun from 4pm until dusk.

Check out some loved and classic cars in Greetham on Thursday evening. Image credit: Nub News.

Plough Fest 2023

From Friday 22 until Sunday 24 September, The Plough in Greetham will be hosting their annual beer festival.

Musical acts will include the one and only Top Banana on Friday, and The Midnight City Disco Band featuring two lead vocalist from Greetham on Saturday. The Main act and closing the festival on Sunday will be all time Plough favourite Angie

The beer festival will feature beers such as Ay Up, Orb of Destiny, Beaters Blonde, plus of course some local beers from The Grainstore Brewery in Oakham and Milestone Brewery based out of Newark.

For the Rugby fans, the festival marquee will be set up with a huge outdoor screen, and all of the Rugby World Cup games will be playing during the festival, with the England game on Saturday having uninterrupted coverage.

Food will also be available across the weekend, and kids can enjoy the pub's animal corner.

Things kick off at 4pm on Friday, and festivities will continue until Sunday evening.

Join Plough Fest 2023 in Greetham this weekend. Image credit: The Plough, Greetham.

Rutland Food & Drink Festival

On Sunday 24 September, the Rutland Food and Drink Festival, organised by Oakham and Rutland Events by Carolyn Acton-Reed, will be taking place in Oakham.

The semi-regular event hosts local sellers, creatives, crafters and business owners as they introduce Rutland residents and tourists to a range of seasonal, locally produced and hand and homemade food and drinks goods.

There will be:

• street food
• produce to take home
• soft drinks
• alcoholic beverages to enjoy on the day and to take home
• live music

Join the fun from 11am until 4pm.

Head to Oakham Castle for a day of food and family fun on Sunday. Image credit: Nub News.

Don't forget, this weekend is also your last chance to enjoy the Rutland Open Studios event too!

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

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!