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The Big Pick & Cider Fest 2026 - Family Weekend

Next: Saturday, 19 September 2026

Runs until Sunday, 20 September 2026 (See all dates)

Time
10:00 - 17:30
Venue
Courtney's Orchards, Exeter, EX5 2PD
Price
Day Tickets: Adults £6, U16s £1, U2s FREE.

A weekend of apple harvesting, live music, great food, cider and countryside vibes as we open the ancient 'Courtneys of Whimple' ancient orchard for the weekend

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WHAT'S ON OVER THE WEEKEND
Apple Picking: Dive into the Courtney's cider-making tradition by helping to harvest this year’s apple crop. Wander through our ancient East Devon orchards and soak in nature at its finest.

Apple Pressing: Create your own fresh juice by pressing apples you bring or those you pick from the orchard. Note: £2 per kg charge applies. Bring your own vessels for juice or we can provide them free of charge.

LIVE MUSIC: Enjoy live music all weekend long. We've a cracking line up to keep everyone entertained. Sunday

SATURDAY:

Vine & Dandy - Vine & Dandy formed in 2012 and are an acoustic duo from Devon, made up of long-time friends Will Vine and Ashley “Dandy” Leeds. They bring a warm, lively, and feel-good mix of acoustic favourites, foot-tapping classics, soulful harmonies, with a few original songs along the way. With guitars, cajon, big voices and plenty of charm, Vine & Dandy are all about creating a relaxed, fun atmosphere to get people singing, smiling and tapping their feet. Perfect for a day in the orchard, cider in hand, and good company all around!

Better Luck Next Time (UK) - Better Luck Next Time formed in 2011, and are a 5-piece band from Crediton and Exeter, with the motto 'Let's Get Serious About Having Fun!'. They'll delve into the world of Classic Rock & Pop to bring you timeless classics from bands including Queen, Bryan Adams, David Bowie, Foo Fighters and Thin Lizzy, there's even a few surprises thrown in for good measure - all with audience involvement / participation. Lively, energetic, and full of the songs that we all know and love. There's even a few songs you may have forgotten about and need reminding of!

SUNDAY:

Joy Machine - a band created from a love and passion for all genres of music from 60s to modern pop. Two girls and a whole load of attitude!

Back at Nick's - Back at Nick’s is a 3 piece band playing eclectic acoustic blues-infused music. Guitar, Vocals & Tenor Guitar and Harmonica.

Bar: Savour the Courtney's Drinks range, including cocktails, our award-winning traditional, fruit, cloudy, low-alcohol ciders, and soft drinks from our cider bar.

Refreshments: Hot and cold refreshments will be available all day including awesome pizzas provided by 'Ember Pizza'.

A RELAXING DAY: Grab a cider, some tasty food, and relax in the beautiful East Devon countryside. Enjoy our apple picking and pressing experience with live music.

All in all, it's a cracking day out for everyone in the fresh air at a local family business in East Devon. Not to be missed!

Venue

Courtney's Orchards
The Old Orchard, Southbrook Lane, Whimple
Exeter
EX5 2PD

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Dates

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