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SUMMARY:In Cider Festival\, Weston-super-Mare
DESCRIPTION:An amazing winter weekender at Sand Bay holiday park near Weston-super-Mare! \n6th – 8th February 2026 \nOriginal live music and seaside entertainment with accommomodation\, meals and a swimming pool thrown in to the bargain! \nWeekend tickets from £209pp \nDay and Weekend tickets without accommodation from £42 (inc. evening meal) \nAll info at www.inciderfestival.com
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/in-cider-festival-weston-super-mare-2/
LOCATION:Sand Bay Holiday Village\, 67 Beach Road\, Kewstoke\, Somerset\, BS22 9UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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SUMMARY:Rich's Cider Wassail!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 17th Janury at the Rich’s Cider annual Charity Wassail\, where we’ll be singing\, dancing & drinking plenty of  award-winning cider! 🍺🍎 \nA Wassail is a traditional Somerset ceremony carried out to bless an orchard. It’s an ancient practise we keep alive here at the Farm\, complete with rituals involving tree roots\, shotguns\, and\, of course\, cider\, to ward off bad spirits and ensure a good harvest for the year to come. \nThere’ll be delicious hot food on sale all evening from The Cider Press Restaurant\, and two fully stocked bars. The Skimmity Hitchers will be performing for us\, playing their classic Scrumpy and Western music with a 21st Century twist. \nAs we celebrate all things cider on this winter’s night\, we’ll be raising money for local charity In Charley’s Memory. \nTickets are limited and unfortunately\, they won’t be available on the night. You can get yours today by following the link below\, or by visiting our Farm Shop!\n\nPlease note our tickets are digital this year\, do not buy tickets from unauthorised sellers\, lots of fake tickets were being sold last year so please be vigilant and only purchase tickets through us! \nPurchase your tickets now to avoid disappointment – no tickets available on the gate!!!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/richs-cider-wassail-2/
LOCATION:Rich’s Cider Farm\, Watchfield\, Highbridge\, Somerset
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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SUMMARY:Bristol Urban Wassail @ Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Prepare yourself for a night of cider-fuelled\, nearly-traditional music and performance on Friday 16th January as the Bristol Urban Wassail returns to Exchange on Old Market. \nLive music comes from cult Scrumpy & Western band Skimmity Hitchers with support from The Shinkickers (featuring members of legendary Bristol cider-punk outfit The Surfin’ Turnips) and one-man agricultural hip-hop supremo Corky. \nThe night will also feature the traditional “Old Market Wassail” play\, written and performed by members of the audience in true DIY spirit. Expect to encounter home-made costumes\, questionable accents and the gaffa taping of toast to Apple Tree Man. \nTickets are £13 + b/f from hdfst.uk/e137808 \nReal cider will be available on the bar\, to help proceedings flow merrily along. \nThe Wassail is an ancient rural tradition of blessing orchards for a successful incoming harvest\, and many such events happen around the time of Twelfth Night across the West Country. This specifically Bristol event\, however\, has a distinctly urban twist with an emphasis on participation and fun. \nEntry requirements: 14+\, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/bristol-urban-wassail-exchange/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, Old Market\, Bristol\, BS2 0EJ
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T230000
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SUMMARY:An Awkward Christmas with Skimmity Hitchers & Aubrey Blakeledge
DESCRIPTION:Extra-county cousins SKIMMITY HITCHERS and AUBREY BLAKELEDGE team up for a night of riotous wrongness and pre-Christmas fun! \nSaturday 20th December \nA strictly limited capacity\, intimate night at Southampton’s legendary live music venue The Hobbit. \nTickets on sale now:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/awkwardstrawberry/t-rpemvnx \n£15 ADV\n£17 OTD \nDoors 8pm
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/an-awkward-christmas-with-skimmity-hitchers-aubrey-blakeledge/
LOCATION:The Hobbit\, 134 Bevois Valley Rd\, Southampton\, Hampshire\, SO14 0JZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251219T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251219T233000
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UID:1674-1766176200-1766187000@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pre-Xmas Cracker @ The Ropemakers\, Bridport
DESCRIPTION:Proper job! \nWhat would Christmas be without Skimmity Hitchers coming to Bridport\, getting smashed and abusing the locals?! \nAs traditional as turkey\, tinsel and falling out with your in-laws\, let’s get the festive season underway in style. \nAll-day drinking acceptable. Dress to impress. \nFriday 19th December\nMusic from 8.30pm \nGet in early to have a natter\, buy some late Xmas prezzies and secure your place in the moshpit. \nFREE ENTRY!\nThe Ropemakers\n36 West St\, Bridport\, Dorset DT6 3QP
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/pre-xmas-cracker-the-ropemakers-bridport/
LOCATION:The ropemakers\, 36 West St\, Bridport\, Dorset\, DT6 3QP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T230000
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SUMMARY:The Prince Albert\, Stroud (supporting Mad Dog Mcrea)
DESCRIPTION:Thrilled to be back on the bill with the amazing Mad Dog Mcrea! \nOur first time at the legendary Prince Albert in Stroud\, so double the excitement and madness… \nVery limited ticket availability for this intimate (but raucous!) affair so please book tickets ASAP to avoid disappointment. \nSee you down the front you mad badgers all!!!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-prince-albert-stroud-supporting-mad-dog-mcrea/
LOCATION:The Prince Albert\, Rodborough Hill\, Stroud\, GL5 3SS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T220000
DTSTAMP:20251217T103656Z
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UID:1621-1765040400-1765058400@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:ALBUM LAUNCH! A very special happening at Shire Hall\, Dorchester
DESCRIPTION:BEHOLD! \nA very special gig to launch the new Skimmity Hitchers “least worst of” album\, celebrating 15 years of delicious Scrumpy & Western wrongness. \nThe gig is happening in the Old Courts at the Shire Hall in Dorchester\, an atmospheric and hugely significant historic Dorset location. It served as Dorset’s courthouse from 1797 until 1955. Through that time\, it saw everything from the 1834 trial of the Tolpuddle Martyrs\, to victims of mesmerism\, child perpetrators and infamous Dorset smugglers. It is now a public museum offering a fascinating insight into ideas of justice and injustice. \nThis is a seated event and tickets are strictly limited in number. Early advance booking is highly recommended. \nThis is an 18+ event. \nPlease follow this link for full event\, ticket and accessibility info: \nhttps://skimmityhitchers.bigcartel.com/product/album-launch-dorchester\n\nGonna be a belter\, folks… best get involved!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/1621/
LOCATION:Shire Hall Museum\, High W St\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, Dorset DT1 1UY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T230000
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SUMMARY:Sandford Orchards Saturday Sessions\, Crediton
DESCRIPTION:We’re really excited to be playing at the very home of Devon cider-making giants Sandford Orchards on Saturday 15th November. \nThe event is happening in the cidery tap room with a very limited capacity\, making this an intimate and special gig for all luvvers of Scrumpy & Western! \nhttps://www.sandfordorchards.co.uk/events/skimmity-hitchers/ \nTickets are £15.\nNo tickets will be available on the door.\nEvents 18 years +\nDoors 6.30pm Music from 7.30pm.\nExpected finishing time of 10pm.\nLast bar orders 11pm. \nOur stonebaked pizzas will be available to purchase on the evening. \nThe Cider Works\, Commonmarsh Lane\, Crediton EX17 1HJ
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/sandford-orchards-saturday-sessions-crediton/
LOCATION:Sandford Orchards\, The Cider Works\, Commonmarsh Lane\, Crediton\, Devon\, EX17 1HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20250611T102604Z
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UID:1555-1760180400-1760288400@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:New Forest Cider craft cider weekend
DESCRIPTION:Probably the most idyllic cider festival in the world… \n2 days of pure joy in the heart of the New Forest on October 11th & 12th courtesy of our wonderful hosts New Forest Cider. \nA small and perfectly formed celebration of cider-pressing\, cider-drinking\, live music\, traditional crafts\, local food & drink. Set in the autumnal splendour of the village of Burley\, it is a treat for the senses and one of the most anticipated events in the Skimmity calendar. \nThis is a family and dog friendly affair\, and the daytime hours mean you can get your hangover out of the way early and enjoy the rest of your weekend to the full. \nWe play 3 sets on Saturday and 3 sets on Sunday\, between the hours of 12 and 5pm. \nPound Lane\, Burley. BH24 4ED. Follow signs from A31 or A35 to Burley. \nNo onsite parking\, please park in village centre with free tractor and trailer rides to the cider farm. \nTickets £5 on the gate or £4 advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/new-forest-cider  \nChildren 14 and under free. \nCamping available at Burley Park. Please contact Sopley Farm Shop to book: \nwww.dantanners.co.uk/contact-us \n01425 672451
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/new-forest-cider-craft-cider-weekend/
LOCATION:New Forest Cider\, Pound Lane\, Burley\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T230000
DTSTAMP:20250611T110658Z
CREATED:20250611T110658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T110658Z
UID:1559-1758999600-1759014000@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Belvedere\, Weymouth
DESCRIPTION:We’re BACK in the Bad Town On The Coast!! \nWeymouth\, you’d better be on yer worst behaviour when we hit The Belvedere at High West Street on Saturday 27th September. \nThe last time we played here for Landlady Lyn’s leaving do it was a night of cider-fuelled\, pirate-flavoured madness.  \nThis time it’s her ACTUAL leaving do and we’ve promised to take it up another notch! \nOne of the absolute best boozers in the West Country\, enjoy the Belv one last time as you knew it. \nAdvance tickets £10 only available in person from the pub. Strictly Limited Availability – the previous gig sold out easily and we anticipate this happening again so get organised!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-belvedere-weymouth/
LOCATION:The Belvedere\, 33-34 High West Street\, Weymouth\, Dorset\, DT4 8JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T230000
DTSTAMP:20250725T131916Z
CREATED:20250725T130711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T131916Z
UID:1567-1758916800-1758927600@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Lawns Club\, Taunton (Misfits Carnival Club Fundraiser)
DESCRIPTION:CARNIVAL! \nLock up yer badgers and prepare the cider bar!! \nScrumpy & Western favourites THE SKIMMITY HITCHERS roll into Taunton on Friday 26th September for a night of live music and madness at The Lawns Club. \nThe gig is a fundraiser for The Misfits Carnival Club\, so every ticket bought will go towards keeping the awesome West Country carnival tradition alive! \nDoors open 8pm \nTickets are £12 advance in person from The Lawns Club or online from Skimmity Ticket Shop \nSKIMMITY HITCHERS are one of the best-loved bands in the South West\, renowned for their unique stage show and brilliant parodies and original material celebrating real cider and the characters of their beloved West Country. Countless festival and venue appearances\, plus tour supports with legends THE WURZELS\, have seen them become a household name from Bristol to Bridport! \nAny tickets remaining will be sold on the door for £14 so book in advance to save some cash for the bar!!!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-lawns-club-taunton-misfits-carnival-club-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Lawns\, Mary St\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 3PE
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T235900
DTSTAMP:20250611T101008Z
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UID:1549-1758294000-1758326340@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Last Of The Summer Cider
DESCRIPTION:Ohhhh yes!  \nWe’re back in the fields of Cranborne Chase Cider for Last Of The Summer Cider – their “every couple of years or so” small festival. \nBringing together great bands\, nice people and a fine selection of home-pressed ciders\, this is a wonderful way to see out the last drops of summer sunshine before the world gets all dark and rubbish again. \nWe’re playing on the Friday night but it’s a 2 day event if you fancy indulging just a little bit more… \nTickets are cheap\, the company is excellent and the location is lush. \nFamily-friendly\, camping available for tents and live-in vehicles.
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/last-of-the-summer-cider/
LOCATION:Cranborne Chase Cider\, Myncen Farm\, Minchington\, Dorset\, DT11 8DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T230000
DTSTAMP:20250909T113026Z
CREATED:20250831T094926Z
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UID:1587-1757793600-1757804400@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Coach & Horses\, New Forest
DESCRIPTION:A cheeky little additional gig to squeeze out the last drops of summer! \nHave yourselves a day out in the beautiful New Forest\, then head to the Coach & Horses pub in Cadnam for a night of live music and general debauchery… \nA great local boozer that we had the pleasure of playing back in the spring. This gig has been organised by our good mate Mark\, so show him some respect by drinking the bar dry and dancing the floorboards bare…  \nStarts 8.00pm \nFREE ENTRY!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-coach-horses-new-forest/
LOCATION:The Coach & Horses\, 11 Southampton Rd\, Cadnam\, Hampshire\, SouthaSO40 2NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTSTAMP:20250827T124545Z
CREATED:20250827T123730Z
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UID:1581-1757635200-1757721599@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hedgers Cider House\, Somerset
DESCRIPTION:Making their hotly-anticipated debut at Hedger’s Cider House are the fabulous SKIMMITY HITCHERS on Friday 12th September! \nTickets £10 advance from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skimmity-hitchers-friday-cider-night-tickets-1594284841879 \nCamping available for just £10 – must be booked in advance. \nThese legends of the West Country have played just about every festival\, steam rally and cider shed that matters over the last 15 years\, bringing their fruity blend of Scrumpy & Western music to the masses! \nExpect razor-sharp parodies\, home-pressed original material\, plenty of audience interaction… and maybe a dancing badger. \nHot Food 12.00 – 2.30pm & 5.00 – 9.00pm \nMusic 9.00pm until late! \n18+
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/hedgers-cider-somerset/
LOCATION:Hedgers Cider\, Row of Ashes Lane\, Bristol\, BS40 5TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T220000
DTSTAMP:20250611T095616Z
CREATED:20250611T095616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T095616Z
UID:1545-1755352800-1755381600@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Dorchester Cider Festival\, Dorset
DESCRIPTION:Get on!! \nAfter a brief break to recharge our batteries (and our livers) we’re heading BACK to the crazy world of Dorchester Cider Festival on Saturday 16th August. \nThe scene of some epic Skimmity Hitchers gigs over the last decade\, Dorchester Cider Festival is an event like no other. \nThousands of people gather in the Victorian splendour of Borough Gardens for a whole day of cider-drinkin’ and live music on 2 stages. It’s free entry and attracts anyone and everyone in the locality. It’s basically Dorset’s version of Woodstock\, but with more nutters and bigger hangovers. \nYou can sample ciders from some of the best producers in the area\, including some of our favourites such as Cranborne Chase\, Dorset Nectar and (ahem) Dickie’s Dribble. \nBetter still\, the event raises thousands of pounds for local causes through donations and cider sales. So you are completely absolved of all blame when you wake up the following afternoon\, naked and soiled… \nAll info at https://www.facebook.com/dorchciderfest
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/dorchester-cider-festival-dorset/
LOCATION:Dorchester Cider Festival\, Borough Gardens\, Cornwall Road\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT1 1RE
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20250223T180049Z
CREATED:20250223T175857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T180049Z
UID:1483-1753920000-1754265599@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Outcider Festival\, Somerset
DESCRIPTION:Quite frankly the best little cider and music festival on the planet. \nNow in its 11th year\, Outcider Festival brings together 500 awesome people with 35+ live acts on 2 alternating stages\, in the rustic nirvana of Fernhill Farm just south of Bristol. \nThis year’s line-up features the likes of Panic Shack\, Black Water County\, Alt Blk Era\, Shanghai Treason\, Girlband! and Karl Phillips & The Rejects\, with an incredible supporting bill and loads still TBA. \nWeekend tickets from £99 with Thurs and Fri available as add-ons. \nTent camping included\, live-in vehicles welcome for an extra charge. \nThis is an 18+ event and sorry no dogs as it’s a working farm.
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/outcider-festival-somerset/
LOCATION:Outcider Festival\, Fernhill Farm\, Compton Martin\, Somerset\, BS40 6LD
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTSTAMP:20250223T184809Z
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UID:1488-1753488000-1753574399@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Poole Harbour Festival\, Dorset
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 26th July we’re heading down to Dorset to cause a cider-fuelled rumpus at the Poole Harbour Festival. \nWe’ve been wanting to play this one for a while\, but Tatty has been on an extended exclusion order from his home town since 2004 after an unfortunate incident with a stranded dolphin.  \nBut now he’s BACK and we’re joining the likes of Happy Mondays\, Feeder\, We Are Scientists\, The Hoosiers\, UB40\, Judge Jules and errrr… The Vengaboys for 3 days of seaside fun!  \nWeekend and day tickets (with or without camping) available from https://pooleharbourfestival.com/ \nShould be a roight larf!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/poole-harbour-festival-dorset/
LOCATION:Somerset
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250719T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T180000
DTSTAMP:20250611T093703Z
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SUMMARY:Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival\, Dorset
DESCRIPTION:Comrades! \nWe’re back in our happy place on Saturday 19th July when we return to Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival near Dorchester. \nThis unique event celebrates the birth of the Trade Union movement in this sleepy village\, with a packed programme of music\, speakers\, workshops\, comedy\, kids activities and more! \nWe’ve been fortunate to be part of this event for many years\, and after a couple of years out it’s proper exciting to be heading back. As ever we’ll be disturbing the peace with an hour’s set at Unite The Union’s marquee from 5-6pm. \nThe festival is a ticketed event but (ssshh!) our bit on the front lawn of the museum is free entry. We do encourage you to buy tickets for the wider event though! \nSun\, cider & socialism combine for a great afternoon amongst fine people. Come join us!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/tolpuddle-martyrs-festival-dorset/
LOCATION:Tolpuddle Martyrs festival\, Dorcherster Road\, Tolpuddle\, Dorset\, DT2 7EH
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTSTAMP:20250223T172117Z
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UID:1463-1752192000-1752278399@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rona Steam & Vintage Rally\, Wiltshire
DESCRIPTION:It’s steam fair season!!!! \nSkimmity Hitchers love nothing more than a steam and vintage rally\, and this is one of the finest. \nRona-Steam-Vintage-Rally \nWe’re kicking off the weekend with a cider-fuelled\, steam-powered night of Scrumpy & Western on Friday 11th July. \nEntry by donation in aid of Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance and MacMillan Cancer Support. \nBar opens to the public from 5pm Friday 11th. Public camping available. \nPack yer tankard and greasy overalls and we’ll see you there!!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/rona-steam-vintage-rally/
LOCATION:Somerset
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T221500
DTSTAMP:20241120T112836Z
CREATED:20241120T112836Z
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UID:1434-1750532400-1750544100@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:CIDER-OCALYPSE! The Dreadnoughts + Skimmity Hitchers + Surfin' Turnips @ The Fleece\, Bristol
DESCRIPTION:Sweet mother of scrumpy!!! \nOur Canadian cyder-polka-punk cousins THE DREADNOUGHTS are returning to the UK for a very special CYDER-OCALYPSE gig at the iconic Fleece venue in Bristol on Saturday 21st June. Support from SKIMMITY HITCHERS and THE SURFIN’ TURNIPS. \nIf previous gigs are anything to go by\, this will be the greatest night of the summer. Cider will be swigged\, mosh pits will be formed\, clothes will be torn… and bar takes will be smashed!! \nGet your West Country crew together and buy tickets at https://fuelledby.bigcartel.com/product/the-dreadnoughts-bristol \nRenowned across North America and Europe as one of the finest folk-punk bands on the planet\, The Dreadnoughts fuse sea shanties\, Polka and Irish influences with a driving punk rock sound and high energy stage show.  \nQuite simply the highest quality carnage you’ll ever be part of! Brought to you by Fuelled by Cider. \nTickets £20 + b/f \nAll ages show (U16s must be accompanied by an adult) \nDoors open 7pm\nSurfin’ Turnips: 7.30 – 8.00\nSkimmity Hitchers: 8.15 – 8.50\nThe Dreadnoughts: 9.05 – 10.15
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/cider-ocalypse-the-dreadnoughts-bristol/
LOCATION:The Fleece\, 12\, St Thomas street\, Bristol\, BS1 6JJ
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T230000
DTSTAMP:20250223T174806Z
CREATED:20250223T174806Z
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UID:1477-1750359600-1750374000@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Underworld\, London (supporting The Dreadnoughts)
DESCRIPTION:Oi oi! We’re loading up the Skimmity wagon and heading to that there Lon-don! \nA wild night of cidery goodness awaits as we support our legendary polka-punk cousins The Dreadnoughts\, all the way from Canada. \nPretty excited to be playing the iconic punk venue The Underworld in Camden. Once frequented by a young studenty Tatty Smart\, the venue was also the scene of a lost shoe incident when Brian Ferret saw The Libertines there*. Such crazy guys… \nIf you’re a West Country ex-pat or cow-pat\, this is a truly unmissable night. \n*Brian got his shoe back at the end\, and still wears it to this day.
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-underworld-london-supporting-the-dreadnoughts/
LOCATION:The Underworld\, 174 Camden High St\, London\, NW1 ONE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20250223T173113Z
CREATED:20250223T173113Z
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UID:1472-1749168000-1749254399@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Here For The Music Festival\, Bideford
DESCRIPTION:Delighted to be playing Here For The Music Festival on Friday 6th June \nA super strong line-up and unique festival location at The Big Sheep theme park! \n– 2 Festival Stages (No Clashes)\n– Music & Arts Stage – Songwriter Sessions\, Drum Lessons and Workshops\n– ALL+ Open Mic and Performance Stage (Keep an eye out for more updates for this)\n– Bouncing Pillows\, Soft Play\, Animal Barn\, and Rollercoaster (timings across the weekend TBC) \nWeekend Timings\nFriday – Gates Open 11:00 First Artist 12:00 Curfew on festival site 22:00\nSaturday – Gates Open 11:00 First Artist 11:30 Curfew on festival site 22:00\nSunday – Gates Open 10:30 First Artist 11:00 Curfew on festival site 18:00 \nThe camp site will be open from Thursday Midday and you will still be able to camp on Sunday night\, meaning your weekend camping ticket will cover all 4 nights!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/here-for-the-music-festival-bideford/
LOCATION:The Big Sheep\, Abbotsham Rd\, Bideford\, North Devon\, EX39 5AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250529T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T230000
DTSTAMP:20250310T124957Z
CREATED:20250310T124957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T124957Z
UID:1507-1748520900-1748818800@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Festival On The Hills\, Taunton
DESCRIPTION:They loved us so much last year\, that we’re BACK for 2025!!! \nFestival On The Hills #FOTH is a brilliant family-friendly event and we can’t wait to return. \nThis year sees the festival relocated to Taunton Racecourse for 3 days of bank holiday fun on 29th May – 31st June. \nWeekend and Day tickets available from https://www.tickettailor.com/events/festivalonthehills/1278649 \nSee you there folks!!!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/festival-on-the-hills-taunton/
LOCATION:Festival on the HIlls\, Honiton Showground\, Honiton\, Devon
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250526T120000
DTSTAMP:20241102T121750Z
CREATED:20241016T172344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T121750Z
UID:1374-1748005200-1748260800@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cursus Festival\, Dorset
DESCRIPTION:So… you like real cider\, original music and friendly small festival fun? \nThe Cursus Festival is undoubtedly for you sir / madam! \n500 grinning West Country folks gather together on an idyllic Dorset cider farm for 3 days of bank holiday madness on May 23rd – 25th\, 2025. \nWe’ll be joining the likes of Dub Pistols\, Mad Dog Mcrea\, The Bar Stool Preachers\, Imprints\, The Great Malarkey\, Carsick and The Cloverhearts on an impressive music line-up\, while the festival caters for all sorts of family-friendly tastes with a rural craft demos\, kid’s area\, tuk tuk rides\, campfire and more! \nAdult weekend tickets from just £99 with kids going FREE! \nTent camping included and live-in vehicles welcome for an extra charge. \nhttp://www.cursusfestival.com \nWe’ll see you there. Mine’s a Cranborne Chase Dry please mush…
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/cursus-festival-dorset/
LOCATION:Cursus Festival\, Myncen Farm\, Blandford Forum\, Dorset\, DT11 8DH
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T230000
DTSTAMP:20250414T091305Z
CREATED:20250414T091036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T091305Z
UID:1519-1746360000-1746399600@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cider Sunday Special @ Hedgers Cider\, Somerset
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a PROPER day out for real cider heads at Hedgers Cider Shed near Bristol Airport on Sunday 4th May… \nCome and join the Hedgers Cider Team for an event like no other on Bank Holiday Sunday! Bar open from 12pm offering our real ciders and all other beverages. Live music throughout the day and Skimmity Hitchers headlining at 8pm!!  \nLive music all day and night\, Smoked BBQ and unique pizza menu available. \nCamping available and FREE if you buy a meal! \nAdvance tickets just £10 + b/f which is crazy good value:
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/cider-sunday-special-hedgers-cider-somerset/
LOCATION:Hedgers Cider\, Row of Ashes Lane\, Bristol\, BS40 5TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T210000
DTSTAMP:20250414T092242Z
CREATED:20250414T092142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T092242Z
UID:1526-1746277200-1746306000@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cider\, Cheese & Chilli Festival @ The Lugger Inn\, Chickerell
DESCRIPTION:Cider\, cheese\, chilli AND Skimmity Hitchers?!?! \nAll of your favourite taste sensations in one serving at this cracking little pub festival near Weymouth! \nLocally supplied produce – LIVE MUSIC – Fine selection of ciders\nTasty BBQ – Fun for all the family.\nPlease arrive early to avoid disappointment!! \nTickets £5 \n——————————-\nLive Music With:\n‘THE SKIMMITY HITCHERS’\nSkimmity Hitchers blend razor sharp parodies and original material with a raucous stage show\, spontaneous audience interaction\, cheeky banter and general cider shenanigans.\nwww.skimmityhitchers.co.uk\n——————————-\n‘SURFIN’ BIRDS’\nPsychedelic. Surf. Rhythm &Blues\nwww.thesurfinbirds.com
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/cider-cheese-chilli-festival-the-lugger-inn-chickerell/
LOCATION:The Lugger Inn\, 30-34 West St\, Chickerell\, Dorset\, DT3 4DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20250224T194520Z
CREATED:20250223T171811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T194520Z
UID:1466-1743811200-1743897599@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Mad Dog Mcrea Weekender @ Exeter Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:Festival royalty Mad Dog Mcrea have invited us to their annual weekend bash!! \nhttps://www.maddogmcrea.co.uk/mad-dog-mcrea-weekender \n2 days and nights of premium live music at The Phoenix venue in Exeter on 4th / 5th April\, with us headlining the second stage on the Saturday night! \nCheck out the brilliant line-up\, book yer tickets and we’ll see you down the front!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-mad-dog-mcrea-weekender-exeter-phoenix/
LOCATION:Somerset
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250228T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250228T223000
DTSTAMP:20241106T085243Z
CREATED:20241106T084943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T085243Z
UID:1422-1740769200-1740781800@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Chantry Centre\, Dursley
DESCRIPTION:GLOUCESTERSHIRE!!!\n\n\n \n\n\nWe be paying you a rare visit on Friday 28th February\, playing the The Chantry Centre in Dursley.\n\n\n \n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/557796416636578\n\n\n \n\n\nThe gig is part of the Dursley After Hours programme\, bringing live music to the town while also raising money for good local causes.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEntry is FREE but this is a fundraiser for the GL11 food bank so generous donations on the door are encouraged! Bring a little extra cash for the raffle too 🙂 \nDoors 7pm. \n\n\n\nIt’s all set to be a rollickin’ night of Scrumpy & Western madness….
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-chantry-centre-dursley/
LOCATION:The Chantry Centre\, 34-36 Long St\, Dursley\, Gloucestershire\, GL11 4JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T223000
DTSTAMP:20250107T132058Z
CREATED:20250107T131113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T132058Z
UID:1442-1739044800-1739053800@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Red Lion @ Kniveton\, Derbyshire
DESCRIPTION:Get yer driving gloves and drinkin’ trousers on… we’re going on a ROAD TRIP!!! \nThe Red Lion at Kniveton is nestled in the Derbyshire Dales – an 18th Century village pub serving proper cider\, real ale and cracking food. \nIt’s been on our cider bucket list for quite some time and we’re damn excited to be taking the Skimmity party there on Saturday 8th February! \n“February this year marks the 5th anniversary of Kniveton Cider Company taking over the Red Lion. To celebrate we will be throwing a raucous cider-fuelled party with the help of the Skimmity Hitchers – the West Country favourites will be bringing their Scrumpy and Western show to Kniveton on a rare trip this far north of the M5 Gloucester Services!” \nAmazing pub. Lovely location. Fine ciders. Free entry. \nMusic starts 8pm. Cider imbibing starts much earlier. \nWhat are you waiting for?!?!?
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-red-lion-kniveton-derbyshire/
LOCATION:The Red Lion at Kniveton\, Main Street\, Kniveton\, Ashbourne\, Derbyshire\,\, DE6 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T230000
DTSTAMP:20241102T121810Z
CREATED:20241016T182311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T121810Z
UID:1382-1738954800-1738969200@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fulford Arms\, York (supporting Shanghai Treason)
DESCRIPTION:Vikings! Dragons! Flat caps! \nWe be heading to the historic city of York\, as part of our mission to bring cider-drinkin’ to the bitter-suppin’ heathen masses. \nVery excited to be supporting awesome folk-punks SHANGHAI TREASON\, along our new mate BRIAN STONE and his MASTERS OF NONE. \nSo if you be a Yorkshire-dwellin’ West Country ex-pat\, or just someone who loves live music and getting twatted… get involved! \nPretty sure this is going to sell out so please get yer tickets in advance from: \nhttps://www.ticketweb.uk/event/shanghai-treason-the-the-fulford-arms-tickets/13606424
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/fulford-arms-york-supporting-shanghai-treason/
LOCATION:Fulford Arms\, 121 Fulford Rd\, York\, YO10 4EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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