A fruity island history

Visitors who fly to Jersey this October can take a step back in time and experience a taste of the island's fruity heritage at the annual Cider Festival.

Otherwise known as La Fais'sie d'cidre, the annual apple celebrations will this year take place on October 21st and 22nd with a variety of activities and tastings at Hamptonne Country Life Museum.

For centuries apples were the main crop of the island of Jersey and throughout the 1800s around two-thirds of the island was covered in apple orchards and some 300,000 gallons of Jersey cider were exported annually to the UK.

The festival is an exploration of Jersey's cider making heritage and apple growing history, with tourists and locals alike able to take part in events such as cider making demonstrations, apple tastings and workshops for children.

There will also be apple experts on hand to give horticultural advice at the museum, in St Lawrence, which is one of the few local places still producing large quantities of cider in the traditional way.

For more information on the festival visit the Jersey Heritage Trust website.

Posted by Penny, 29 July 2006 14:59

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