So as the sun shines reliably longer, and people emerge from the winter hibernation with a thirst for tasting last years pressings of apples..
We want to guide you to the golden stuff with a collection of our favourite and new REAL cider and perry events this Summer.
Reading Beer and Cider Festival
including National Cider and Perry Championships (Sat 3rd May)
- Date: Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th May 2014
- Location: King’s Meadow, Reading, RG1 8BN
- More info: www.readingbeerfestival.org.uk
Gower Cheese and Cider Weekend
- Date: Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 May 2014
- Location: Parkmill, Gower, SA3 2EH
- More info: www.waleseventsonline.co.uk
Welsh Cider and Perry Festival
- Date: 23rd-26th May
- Location: Caldicot Castle, Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HU
- More info: www.welshcider.co.uk
Bath and West Show – Orchards and Cider Tent
- Date: 28th-31st May
- Location: The Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN
- More info: www.bathandwest.com
London Calling
Then of course if you are in London, there is CAMRA GBBF at Olympia, and new regular Cider Box events from Dan Heath.
Music Festivals in the West Country
If you are heading to music festivals in the West Country – there will always usually be a draught cider on, or even a Cider bus! – if they have a Facebook page – check what they are selling!
Check out all the festivals that sell cider, perry on our events page.
Have a great Cider summer!
What are your favourite cider events that you are going to this Summer?
Share your tips with other members of the Real Cider community in the comments below :)