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SUMMARY:Nettle Eating Weekend! The Bottle Inn\, Dorset
DESCRIPTION:NETTLE APPRECIATION WEEKEND 2026 \nReal ale and cider festival\, live music\, as well as the legendary stinging nettle eating and growing competitions. \n19th – 21st June \n———————- \nSKIMMITY HITCHERS will headline the Friday night 19th June\, kicking off the summer solstice weekend in scrumpy style.\n“Rising from the cider soaked floors of Dorset’s back street boozers\, the Skimmity Hitchers now roam the full girth of the West Country and beyond. Bringing their dry and fruity blend of Scrumpy & Western music to venues\, festivals and fairs\, these scrumpy swillin’ reprobates appeal to young and old\, and everyone from folkies to cider punks\, beardy badgers to shifty blaggers.\nThe ‘Hitchers blend razor sharp parodies and original material with a raucous stage show\, spontaneous audience interaction\, cheeky banter and general cider shenanigans…” \nOi! Listen up\, you! \n\nhttps://skimmityhitchers.bandcamp.com/ \n———————— \nSupport will come from Peter Burns.\n“Melodic songs\, finger style guitar\, percussion and live looping. One man\, big sound\, no backing tracks!\nPeter is a singer/songwriter from Belfast playing in bands\, song writing and recording for thirty years. He plays a mix of new and familiar music blending original songs with re-workings of popular songs and forgotten music in a unique finger picking style.\nUtilising loop pedal and percussion he produces a fuller sound than you’d expect from a solo performer. A multi-instrumentalist\, he has recorded seventeen albums\nand dozens of singles of his own material with various bands and as a solo artist.”\n\nhttps://peterburns.bandcamp.com \n————————\n\nNETTLE APPRECIATION WEEKEND – 19th – 21st June 2026 \nFriday + Sunday there will be no entry fee. \nSaturday entry will cost £5. \nYou receive 1 beer glass + 1 token for 1/2 pint on entry. \nOpening times\, full music line up\, beer and cider details + more info TBA at bottleinn.uk
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/nettle-eating-weekend-the-bottle-inn-dorset/
LOCATION:The Bottle Inn\, Marshwood\, Dorset\, DT6 5QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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SUMMARY:The Tin Cat\, Weymouth
DESCRIPTION:We’re BACK in the Bad Town On The Coast!!!! As you all know by now\, there ain’t no party like a Weymouth party…  \nFriday 26th June 2026 @ The Tin Cat \nSKIMMITY HITCHERS \nPlus support from TYPICAL GIRLS \n7pm til late \nTickets £10 advance online* or from the Tin Cat bar. \nAges 18+ \nThe Tin Cat\n19 St Edmund St\nWeymouth DT4 8AR \n*online tickets subject to 70p booking fee
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-tin-cat-weymouth/
LOCATION:The Tin Cat\, 19 St Edmund St\, Weymouth\, Dorset\, DT4 8AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260624T132312Z
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UID:1896-1782604800-1782691199@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fernhill Festival\, Somerset
DESCRIPTION:Our favourite freaky friends at Fernhill Farm are throwing a party on 26-28 June in the Mendip Hills. \nIt’s a word-of-mouth kind of event so if you’re reading this\, then you are in the know 🙂 \nIncredibly cheap day and weekend tickets\, with camping included. \nWe’re playing on the Sunday evening but there’s loads of good stuff happening all weekend including Dub Pistols\, Pronghorn\, DJ Chris Tofu\, Slamboree Sound System and more besides. \nAll info at https://www.fernhillfestival.uk/ \nCheck it out and book yerselves in!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/fernhill-festival-somerset/
LOCATION:Fernhill Farm\, Cheddar Road\, Compton Martin\, Somerset\, BS40 6LD
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTSTAMP:20260323T102601Z
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SUMMARY:Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival\, Dorset
DESCRIPTION:One of our absolute favourite events – it’s a privilege to be back at Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival in 2026. \nTo make it extra special\, this year we have been invited to play the Martyrs Marquee on Friday 17th July as part of the official programming!  \nIt’s going to be a great night with legendary comedian Mark Thomas\, and awesome reggae/soul act Joe Yorke also on the bill. \nPlus a whole weekend of music\, political discussion\, comedy\, theatre\, speakers\, kids activities and the world-famous union banner march through the village on Sunday afternoon. \nThe festival celebrates the birth of the UK trade union movement in this tiny Dorset village in 1834. It’s a festival of positivity\, hope and action.\n\nCome and be part of something very special.
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/tolpuddle-martyrs-festival-dorset-2/
LOCATION:Tolpuddle Martyrs festival\, Dorcherster Road\, Tolpuddle\, Dorset\, DT2 7EH
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
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SUMMARY:Outcider Festival\, Somerset
DESCRIPTION:The one and only Outcider Festival is BACK on July 30th – August 2nd. \nLocated at Fernhill Farm in the Mendip Hills just south of Bristol\, Outcider brings 499 lucky people together for the best cider and music mash-up in the universe. \n35+ original acts playing on two alternating stages (no clashes!). Throw in come cider-obics\, tuk tuk tours\, skittles\, cider-obics and open mic and you’ve got one of the friendliest grassroots gatherings imaginable. \nThis year’s headliners are The Molotovs\, Skinny Lister & Pet Needs with an amazing supporting bill including The Barefoot Bandit\, Mother Vulture\, Skimmity Hitchers\, Bridget. Rotten Boroughs\, Native James\, Monkey Bizzle\, The Dirt and many more. \nWeekend tickets from £109.  \n1\,2\,3 & 4 day options available. \nTent camping included in all tickets. \nLive-in vehicles for an extra charge.
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/outcider-festival/
LOCATION:Fernhill Farm\, Cheddar Road\, Compton Martin\, Somerset\, BS40 6LD
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
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SUMMARY:Thorpy's Tractor Fest @ The Coach & Horses\, Cadnam
DESCRIPTION:TRAAAAAAACTUUUURRRRR!!!!! \nProper excited to be getting knee deep in cider and dung at Thorpy’s Tractor Fest in the New Forest. \nSet in a field behind a pub with bands\, booze and (you’ve guessed it) more old Fordsons and Massey Fergusons than you could shake a shepherd’s crook at\, this is a good old fashioned day out with your family or drinking mates. \nMore details to come but stick it in yer diaries now!!!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/thorpys-tractor-fest-the-coach-horses-cadnam/
LOCATION:The Coach & Horses\, 11 Southampton Rd\, Cadnam\, Hampshire\, SouthaSO40 2NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
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UID:1886-1786233600-1786319999@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Convoy In The Park @ Donington Park
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get TRUCKIN’!!!! \nConvoy in the Park thunders back to Donington for an action-packed celebration of truck racing and road life on 8/9 August. \nThousand-horsepower titans in the British Truck Racing Championship will headline the track competition\, with five truck races across the weekend\, plus Pickup Truck racing. Several support series from the British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) will complete the on-track schedule. \nA fantastic line-up of family fun awaits too\, with a sprawling off-track entertainment programme\, featuring hundreds of spectacular show trucks as part of a dazzling display – plus enjoy live music and the adrenaline-filled live action arena. With top truck manufacturers\, exhibitors and activities for all ages\, this is the ultimate trucking-themed festival for all the family. \nAn amazing weekend awaits\, with the added bonus of Skimmity Hitchers on stage on the Sunday night!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/convoy-in-the-park-donington-park/
LOCATION:Somerset
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
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UID:1878-1789084800-1789171199@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Little Orchard Cider & Music Festival @ Healeys Cyder Farm\, Cornwall
DESCRIPTION:GET IN!!! \nAfter literally years of formal applications\, outright begging and voodoo pasties\, we’ve finally made it on the bill for the Little Orchard Cider & Music Festival on Friday 11th September. \nCouldn’t be happier to join this amazing line-up of live music\, located on the famous Healey’s Cyder Farm in Penhallow\, Cornwall. \nA charming Cornish party with some big live bands\, orchard silent disco\, BBC Introducing stage\, camping and glamping\, featuring a huge range of delicious ciders from across the South West plus lots\, lots more. \nWe’re planning on making a big\, cider-stained impression so dig out yer Skimmity t-shirts and head down the front to join us!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/little-orchard-cider-music-festival-healeys-cyder-farm-cornwall/
LOCATION:Healey’s Cyder Farm\, Penhallow\, Truro\, Cornwall\, TR4 9LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T230000
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UID:1873-1789239600-1789254000@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bomba\, Exeter
DESCRIPTION:EXETER! \nLock up yer badgers and hide the decent cider… we’re coming back at ya on Saturday 12th September. \nOur previous gig at Bomba was a massive success and we’re thrilled to be loading up the Skimmity wagon and heading back South West. \nWhether you’re a proper yokel\, curious student or grockle from London\, you’ll find this is the best thing happening in town! \nSupport to be announced. \nTickets £15 advance – book tickets HERE \nBomba\n4 The Quay\nExeter\nEX2 4AP
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/bomba-exeter/
LOCATION:Bomba Exeter\, 4\, The Quay\, Exeter\, EX2 4AP
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T230000
DTSTAMP:20260721T085549Z
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SUMMARY:The King Arthur\, Glastonbury
DESCRIPTION:The ancient town of Glastonbury is home to many West Country legends. \nOn Friday 2nd October we’ll be adding 4 more when we head to The King Arthur music pub.  \nExpect a right old cider-fuelled knees up with support from Imprints Duo. \nTICKETS are £11 + b/f  \nAges 14+ \nU18s must be accompanied by an adult \nDoors 7pm \n31-33 Benedict St\, Glastonbury BA6 9NB
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-king-arthur-glastonbury/
LOCATION:The King Arthur\, 31-33 Benedict St\, Glastonbury\, Somerset\, BA6 9NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T230000
DTSTAMP:20260721T091355Z
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UID:1919-1795285800-1795302000@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sandford Orchards Cider\, Crediton
DESCRIPTION:The Cider Works at Sandford Orchards is the ultimate venue for a Skimmity Hitchers gig\, and we are delighted to be returning on Saturday 21st November! \nJust 100 tickets available for this exclusive gathering in the actual working factory of Sandford Orchards. Surrounded by giant vats\, rows of bottles and the finest scrumpy drinkin’ folk that Devon can offer – this really is a unique opportunity to see us as nature intended! \nOur previous 2 visits have been memorable\, sell out affairs so early booking is highly recommended.\nNo tickets will be available on the door. \n18 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.
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/sandford-orchards-cider-crediton/
LOCATION:Sandford Orchards\, The Cider Works\, Commonmarsh Lane\, Crediton\, Devon\, EX17 1HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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