Dorchester Cider Festival
When? 17 August 2019
Where? Dorchester
The fifth annual Dorchester Cider Festival returns to Borough Gardens on Saturday 17th August at 15:00.
A FREE family-friendly celebration of the region's finest cider producers, special guests, great food and live music throughout the day.
Bands confirmed to date:
On the bandstand: Imprints | Cuba Libre | The Jimmy Hillbillies | The Million Dollar Bash.
On the acoustic stage: The Darwins | Edd Bleach | Owen Lister | Dorset Phil.
Meet and be served by our guest cider makers and sample over 80 of their award-winning tipples, from delicate elderflower infusions to leg wobbling scrumpy and everything in-between, all in the town's relaxed Victorian park atmosphere.
We'll also be serving soft drinks, beers and wines for non-cider drinkers who want to join the fun.
More information:
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