Kenilworth RFC

We are proud to announce that KENFEST, Kenilworth’s Beer and Music Festival has been shortlisted in the Kenilworth Worthies, ‘Community or Not for Profit Group of the Year’ category. Additionally, KENFEST’s, Jai Purewal has been shortlisted for the ‘The Worthies Award - An unsung hero who goes above and beyond’.

The Worthies is a Kenilworth Chamber of Trade event and provides the perfect opportunity to give thanks and recognition to the people and businesses who help put the ‘worth’ in Kenilworth and will be held in Kenilworth next month.

KENFEST runs 1-3 May 2026 in what will be the 4th year of the festival which is fast becoming a staple in the town calendar alongside community favourites like the fireworks and carnival events. KENFEST is not for profit and has donated over £50,000 to host organisation and community club, Kenilworth RFC and benefitting charities, The Myton Hospices and Warwickshire Hearts.

On receiving the news of being nominated, Jai Purewal commented,
‘Congratulations to everyone nominated, and good luck to those shortlisted for the various awards. We are immensely proud of what we have achieved so far and would like to take this opportunity to thank the sponsors, volunteers, suppliers and festival attendees for making it possible. We are looking forward to a great night on 6th November, celebrating all that is great about our wonderful town.

Kenilworth Rugby Club is the largest members club in the town, and events like KENFEST fall under the club’s community pledge to be ‘More than the Game’- At Kenilworth RFC, we believe in investing in our community. We do this by instilling positive core values (teamwork, respect, discipline etc.) into our people. We do this through the sport of rugby union.

For more information on KENFEST please visit www.kenfest.co.uk