Cider and Perry Trials

Update for 2020

Following the change of the date of the early spring bank holiday from Monday 4th to Friday 8th May, the 2020 Big Apple Cider and Perry Trials will now take place on Saturday 9th May. Other than the new date, arrangements are the same as last year. The public cider and perry tasting will be on Sunday 10th only.

Closing date for entries this year is 2nd May at 12.00.

Entrants who normally take a sales table should note that for this year the only public day will be Sunday 10th May. Opening times will be from 11.00am to 6pm.

Click on the button below for details of entry and sales tables.

How to enter the trials >>

Here’s how it works…

9.30am The Makers arrive
Their entries are checked in
Their contents are decanted into numbered flagons...
...which eventually fill the hall. The demi-johns are then hidden away.
At 2pm, the judging commences...
...while in the bottled classes, these are decanted into glasses...
...for judging in the back room, again by number only.
The votes are entered onto the computer for processing.
5.00pm. The winner's certificates are presented...
...to some happy cider makers.

Earlier years

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The Big Apple

1 month ago

We have a few calendars left! Reduced to £4.50!! Get yours today - www.bigapple.org.uk/calendar-2020/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The Big Apple is at The Barn.

2 months ago

We are selling cider vinegar and 2020 calendars tonight at the Barn ... See MoreSee Less

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The Big Apple

3 months ago

Join us at a special Christmas Evening Farmer’s Market in Ledbury on Thursday 5th December from 6pm to 8pm at the Barn, St Katherine’s, the same night as Ledbury’s Shops Late Night Opening.

As well as the regulars, the Big Apple will be one of several stalls offering special treats, including chocolates, marshmallows, empanadas and Juneberry Liqueur.

You will find Big Apple Cider Vinegar and our 2020 Calendars on our community stall, together with Ledbury Heritage Centre’s Quince and Medlar Jelly.

Mulled cider and wine too, and carol singing at 6.30 and 7pm. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Big Apple

4 months ago

To celebrate 30 years of The Big Apple Association we have produced a calendar for 2020 using photographs from previous Big Apple events and activities.

If you are interested in purchasing one click here - www.bigapple.org.uk/calendar-2020/ ... See MoreSee Less

4 months ago

Cider and Perry Trials

Update for 2020

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