The Big Apple Association

The Big Apple Association runs annual events – Blossomtime and Harvestime – to celebrate orchards and the fruit they produce.

Harvestime – 11th-12th October, 2025

We hope you will come to Much Marcle on 11th and/or 12th October to enjoy a feast of apples, pears, cider, juice and much more.

Blossomtime – Sun 4th and Mon 5th May 2025

Come on Sunday May 4th or Monday May 5th 2025 to enjoy our local orchards, famous for their cider, dessert and culinary fruit.

Cider and Perry Trials – 3rd May, 2025

In this event the judging is conducted by the entrants themselves in blind tastings. Categories for draught & bottled ciders and perries.

Explore Big Apple Country

You can explore our beautiful countryside at any time of the year, not just at Big Apple events. Walk or cycle to make the most of this part of Herefordshire.

Work with us as a volunteer

The Big Apple is run entirely by volunteers and we are always looking for people to help – not just at our two main events, Blossomtime and Harvestime, but throughout the year.

About us

The Big Apple Association Limited is a Community Benefit Society owned and controlled by its Members on a fair and equitable basis. Membership open to anyone aged 16+ who supports the objects of the Society.

Blossomtime runs over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend in Putley and Aylton. It features the Big Apple Cider & Perry Trials, followed by two days enjoying the blossoming orchards. You can also sample cider, perry and apple juice, listen to local musicians, watch Morris dancers and craftspeople plying their trades.

Harvestime is on the second weekend of October in Much Marcle. Here you can marvel at the huge number of apple and pear varieties, help press cider apples and perry pears and visit different venues offering a variety of experiences.

The Big Apple Association

Big Apple Association