
A unique Jersey experience in the beautiful surroundings of Hamptonne
Details
- 18 October 2025 - 19 October 2025
- Hamptonne Country Life Museum
10am to 5pm
‘La Faîs’sie d’Cidre’, or Cider Making Festival, is a vital part of our Island's heritage, bringing together the community to create a unique Jersey experience in the beautiful surroundings of Hamptonne.
Take part in celebrating our Island's heritage, taste the cider and watch the pressing of this year's apples.
It's not all about the cider – there's also live music (see the line up below), entertainers, creative activities, dance, fantastic food and even better company. There really is something for everyone, with lots to do, things to learn, people to meet and fun to be had!
Please keep the lanes of St Lawrence as vehicle free as possible by car sharing, cycling, walking or hopping on our free 'Apple Bus' Donations welcome for the journey once inside the event
The 'Apple Bus' is a 43-seater coach that will leave on the hour from Liberation Square (by Le Petit Train layby), commencing at 12pm each day. It will runat approximately half past the hour from Hamptonne back to Town.
Event sponsors

Saturday
Les Chaboleurs / 11am to 11.30am
Verity on the Fiddle / 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Annie Bonney / 12.30pm to 1pm
Brice Harris / 1.15pm to 1.45pm
Sula / 1.45pm to 2.30pm
Mehdi and Ali Acoustic Duo / 2.45pm to 3.30pm
The Gonzo Gypsies / 3.45pm to 4.45pm
Sunday
Verity on the Fiddle / 10am to 12pm
Jersey Lilies / 11.30am to 12pm
Mark Simms / 12pm to 12.30pm
Meli Melo / 12.45pm to 1.15pm
The Nabotaens / 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Mary in the Dunes / 2.45pm to 3.30pm
Parish 13 / 3.45pm to 4.45pm

History
Cider making in Jersey
Apple orchards and cider-making are an intrinsic part of our history, having once shaped the landscape, culture and economy of the Island.
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