Makerfield
Oktoberfest ’26

German beer poured properly, local craft ale and cider, hot street food and live music — two days of it, right here in Ashton. Every penny of profit goes to good causes.

The bill

What’s on

A full German bar

Märzen, Helles and wheat beer on tap, poured into a glass that’s yours to take home.

Local craft ale & cider

For anyone who’d rather stay closer to home. Brewed within striking distance of Ashton.

Hot German street food

Bratwurst, currywurst and pretzels, served through the afternoon and into the evening.

The Schunklers

A proper oompah band, on stage from 7.30pm on the Friday. Bring your singing voice.

DJs

Keeping it going across the rest of the festival, both days.

Opening times

Two days, two moods

Come down early with the family, or come later for the big one. Under-18s are welcome free of charge until 8.30pm, accompanied by an adult — from 8.30pm the festival is over-18s only.

Friday 16 Oct
3:00pmDoors open
7:30pmThe Schunklers — live oompah
8:30pmOver-18s only from here
11:00pmLast orders
Saturday 17 Oct
12:00pmDoors open
All dayDJs
8:30pmOver-18s only from here
11:00pmLast orders
Tickets

From £6

Every ticket includes entry and a Makerfield Oktoberfest glass to keep.

Day — entry + glass£6

Entry for one day, plus your festival glass. Buy drinks and food on the day.

Weekend — entry + glass£10

Entry on both Friday and Saturday, plus your festival glass.

Day + £10 tokens£15

Entry for one day, your glass, and £10 of drinks tokens ready and waiting. Straight to the bar — no queuing at the token stand.

Best for one big day
Weekend + £10 tokens£18

Entry on both days, your glass, and £10 of drinks tokens ready and waiting.

Best value

Extra tokens can be bought at the token stand throughout the festival. Under-18s go free before 8.30pm but still need a free ticket, so we know how many to expect.

Getting there

Where

1st Ashton Scouts
Woodedge
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan WN4 9JY

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Payment
Card and cash
Town centre
A short walk

By bus

Ashton is well served, and we’re a short walk from the town centre.

  • 610611Wigan – Ashton – Golborne – Lowton – Leigh
  • 320St Helens – Haydock – Ashton-in-Makerfield – Platt Bridge – Wigan
  • 22Warrington – Winwick – Newton-le-Willows – Vulcan Village – Earlestown – Garswood – Ashton
  • 559Bolton – Westhoughton – Hindley – Platt Bridge – Ashton-in-Makerfield
  • 156Garswood – Bryn – Haydock – St Helens – Sutton
  • 157Ashton-in-Makerfield – Crank – Rainford – Rainford Junction
  • 602Ashton-in-Makerfield – Garswood – Haydock – Vulcan Village

By train

Three stations within easy reach, then a short bus or taxi.

  • GarswoodLiverpool, St Helens, Wigan and Preston
  • BrynLiverpool, St Helens, Wigan and Preston
  • Newton-le-WillowsLiverpool, Rainhill, Irlam and Manchester

If you’re drinking, leave the car at home — it’s the whole point of the bus routes above.

Before you come

Good to know

Bring photo ID

Challenge 25 is in operation. If you look under 25, please bring ID — no ID, no service, no exceptions.

Under-18s

Welcome free of charge until 8.30pm when accompanied by an adult. From 8.30pm the festival is over-18s only.

Refunds

Tickets are non-refundable.

Drink responsibly

We reserve the right to refuse entry, or to ask anyone to leave.

Why we’re doing it

Every penny

Makerfield Oktoberfest is run by the Rotary Club of Newton-le-Willows, and every penny of profit goes to good causes.

Have a brilliant day, and do a bit of good while you’re at it.

Rotary Club of Newton-le-Willows · Registered charity no. 1036332