Celebrate the best of Kentish cider and summer fun at Brogdale Cider Festival, happening on the 24th and 25th of August at Brogdale Farm, Faversham. This family-friendly event promises a weekend filled with the finest local ciders, live music, delicious food, and a host of activities for all ages.
Indulge in the flavours of Kent
Taste a wide variety of ciders from local producers, including
- Biddenden Cider: Renowned for their traditional craft cider made from 100% Kentish apples. Biddenden produces a range of ciders, including their award-winning Strong Kentish Cider and sparkling ciders.
- Brogdale Craft Cider: Made right here at Brogdale Farm, this cider is created using apples and pears from the National Fruit Collection here at Brogdale Farm. Brogdale Craft Cider offers varieties like their Wholly Pig ciders and fruit ciders.
- Hernhill Cider: A local favourite, Hernhill Cider prides itself on producing small-batch ciders with bold, natural flavours, Sweet Pear, apple Medium and their award-winning Dry cider.
- Kent Cider: Known for their innovative blends, Kent Cider combines traditional methods with a modern twist to create distinctive and refreshing ciders, such as Rhubarb, Yowler and Lemon cider.
- Longtail Cider: Longtail offers a range of ciders that emphasise a natural, fresh apple taste, including their popular Medium Still, Dry Sparkling and Sweet Sparkling cider.
- Turners: Turners’ ciders are known for their balance of sweetness and acidity, with varieties such as their Elderflower, Pear, and award-winning Medium Dry.
- Wise Owl Cider: Specialising in traditional and modern ciders, Wise Owl offers a range of award-winning ciders, including their popular Wise Owl Dry and Wise Owl Medium.
- Mad Cat Brewery: Based at Brogdale Farm, Mat Cat will be opening their brewery and bar, serving craft beers and ales made with Kent Hops.
Other non-cider and non-alcoholic drinks are also available!
Live Music Across Three Stages
Enjoy a diverse lineup of live music across three stages, featuring upbeat samba, reggae, jazz, ska, country, soulful jazz and lively rock and roll. Favourite bands include Gone Country, Gumboots Reggae, Dune Acoustic Duo, High Tide, Curb Pilots, Market Strummers and more! Headliners are Hullabaloo on Saturday and The 286 on Sunday.
Family Fun for Everyone – lots of FREE kids activities
Brogdale Cider Festival isn’t just for adults – there’s plenty to keep the little ones entertained! Kids can enjoy a range of FREE activities, including face painting, willow crafts, apple juicing, outdoor campfire cooking, bouncy castle, reptiles, tractor trailer rides, festival games, trifle eating competitions, and even a chance to meet some farm animals.
Plus, don’t miss the miniature train rides that take you on a scenic tour around the orchards! Run by Faversham Miniature Railway volunteers, a small donation of £1.50 per person goes towards the upkeep of the trains and track.
Easy Access and Free Parking
Getting to Brogdale Farm is easy. A free shuttle bus service is available to take you to and from Faversham station at regular intervals, so if you live local or travelling by train, the farm is just a short ride away. There’s plenty of free parking on-site for those driving.
Tickets Available Now!
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend of cider, music, and family fun! Purchase your tickets online today at brogdalecollections.org (https://brogdalecollections.org/event/brogdale-cider-festival/).
Tickets will also be available on the gate at Brogdale Farm.
For more information, please visit [brogdalecollections.org] or contact us at office@brogdalecollections.org
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