Join the team at Kent Life in Maidstone for the Apple & Cider Fayre on 6 and 7 October 2018 to celebrate the annual apple harvest when many varieties of apple are hand-picked from the historic orchards just days before the festival.
Visitors can try and buy from around 35 varieties of apple on sale and interestingly some of the apple varieties date back as far as the 1500’s! After choosing which apples to take home don’t forget to pick up a free apple cookbook featuring some delicious old-fashioned favourites.
Everyone can also enjoy live music tours and demonstration, Morris dancing and children’s apple crafts. Also watch the traditional process of apple pressing when fresh apples are cut, crushed, pulped and then squeezed in a giant Victorian press to produce the most delicious apple juice.
On Saturday listen to some great live music by Harry Bo, Nick Woods, Frankie Swain, Frank Statesboro and Niamh McSmith.
On Sunday Harry Bo and Frankie Swain, Nick Woods and Frank Statesboro will be back together with additional performances by Tom and Nicky.
Nick Woods, who performs on both days, has played at some famous London nightspots including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. Nick makes amazing use of a loop pedal and harmonies to create a fantastic live sound and atmosphere.
Frankie Swain, who also plays on both days over the weekend, is an Alt-Folk singer-songwriter based in London. Frankie performs around London and the South East and with her distinctive sound, paired with her raw emotive voice she has earned her an ever-growing fan base. 2017 was a big year for Frankie; she supported Steve Rodgers on his tour of the South East, recorded at the famous Dean Street studio where artist such as David Bowie and Adele have recorded. Frankie also released her debut E.P. ‘Heart of Gold’ which caught the attention of Ronnie Brand who she has been working with since late 2017.
Niamh McSmith is a nineteen-year-old Kent based singer-songwriter. Taking inspiration from artists such as Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Ed Sheeran, and RaeLynn, Niamh’s music speaks of her real-life experiences and of the people around her. Niamh started performing at a very young age, picking up the guitar at eleven and writing her first song as soon as she could play basic chords. In 2014 she released her debut single ‘Alone Again’ and in 2018 is looking forward to releasing her first EP.
A visit to the fayre wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Cider Tent to sampling a cider or two or even a cider cocktail from some of Kent’s best cider suppliers.
New this year will be performances by cheeky and quick-witted Basil Brush who will also be entertaining visitors of all ages in the Big Top.
Everyone can also enjoy all the Kent Life favourites from Cuddle Corner to Tractor Rides.
Visit Dotty’s Tea Room with a great selection of home-made cakes and other tasty meals and snacks or check out our special wood-fired pizza oven in the Pizza Garden.
Admission prices are: adults £9.95, children (3 to 15 years) £8.25, concessions £8.95, Family Ticket (two adults and two children, or one adult and three children) £32.95. Under 3’s and members FREE. Annual membership passes are also available. When booking online select Apple & Cider event rather than selecting the date of the visit.
Kent Life is open from 10am to 5pm with last admission at 4pm. There is a 15% discount for tickets booked in advance online.
For further information, call 01622 763936 or visit www.kentlife.org.uk
