Cider festival aims to 'keep Jersey's traditions alive'

The festival would include cider making

An annual event celebrating Jersey's history of cider is hopeful it can reinforce some of the island's traditions.

The La Fais'sie d'Cidre, or Jersey's Cider Festival, takes place every October in the grounds of Hamptonne Country Life Museum.

It will include cider making, black butter making, stalls, games, live music and tasting.

Organisers said it celebrated "a rich part of Jersey history."

Those going to the festival could expect to watch traditional cider making in an original press, crushed by horsepower.

They would also be able to taste cider and enjoy traditional Jersey food.

Nicky Lucas, Jersey Heritage’s community events curator, told Jersey Heritage: “We love holding this annual event that celebrates our Island’s history of cider making and is always a favourite with Islanders and visitors alike."

The annual festival, which is sponsored by Ogier, celebrates the Island’s history of cider making.

Kate Kirk, Ogier’s marketing director, told Jersey Heritage: “La Faîs’sie d’Cidre not only celebrates a rich part of Jersey history, but it turns the tradition into an experience that everyone can be a part of, which keeps Jersey’s traditions alive.”

The two-day festival is due to run from 10:00 until 17:00 BST on 19 and 20 October.

Heritage Jersey said parking was limited and islanders were encouraged to catch the free ‘Apple Bus’ from Liberation Square in St Helier.

It added the bus would be running at regular intervals.