teej Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 This looks great: a small 2-day festival (no camping) at a working farm in Sussex. Lots of cider (the real stuff, not fizzy apple-lager) and apple related produce with rootsy music from local acts (and there are some seriously good bands around there with Brighton just down the road). Never been but heard great things from people who've attended previous festivals, or who visit the farm regularly with their kids. I'm on the Main Stage twice on Saturday 18th Oct: 12 noon with The Ukes of Hazzard (comedy/cabaret jazz with ukuleles and 3-part harmonies) 2pm with Red Jackson (chicago blues, boogie, rockabilly) Here's some info from their flyer: Middle Farm is on the main A27 Lewes to Eastbourne road, between the villages of Firle and Selmeston. The nearest stations are Glynde (2 miles, cycle path from Glynde station) or Lewes (5 miles). The Cuckmere Community Bus will be running between Lewes Train Station and Middle Farm, leaving Lewes Train Station at 5 minutes past each hour. £1 return fare. £7.50 for 1 day / £10 for both days. Only available on the gate. Under 12's go free. Tickets include entry to Open Farm (a chance to meet chickens, ducks, spotted pigs, donkeys, rabbits and guinea pigs; with an outdoor playground, a hay play barn, a nature trail around the farm and a picnic area). Middle Farm, Firle, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6LJ 01323 811411 www.middlefarm.com www.myspace.com/theapplefest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 damn, I would be up for this if I didn't already have two other committments that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Sorry - gigging all weekend. I would have made a trip down. Any band with such a name as The Ukes of Hazzard gets my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Well the Oct 19th committment has been brought forward to Wednesday so there's a chance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickThomas Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I went to an apple day there years ago and it's great fun. Unfortunately I'm off to legoland on Saturday , but might make it down on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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