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Celebrate Australian Cider Day

Saturday, March 11 is Australian Cider Day and it's set to be a cracker day on the farm, writes Jo Fahey Come along to help us celebrate Australian Cider in Darkes Cider’s 10th year! We have put together a gigantic day at the farm. We are...

by Jo Fahey

Updated October 15, 2025

Celebrate Australian Cider Day — February's Cider Sunday will be followed by a Saturday event to mark Australian Cider Day on March 11. Photos: Darkes Glenbernie Orchard

Saturday, March 11 is Australian Cider Day and it's set to be a cracker day on the farm, writes Jo Fahey

Come along to help us celebrate Australian Cider in Darkes Cider’s 10th year!

We have put together a gigantic day at the farm. We are celebrating big, yet staying chilled!

It will be a ticketed event, 10am-4pm. Food trucks and coffee will be on site!

Included in your ticket is:

apple picking
mini golf
laser tag
lawn games
trivia
cider juice milling & pressing demonstrations
live music by: Sam Allen, Taya Larsen, Joe Mungovan Band

Additional activity fundraiser ‘Add On’:

Cider Sensory Classes (18yrs+ activity)

Add on a cider sensory class and funds raised from this activity will go to local charity Need a Feed’s programs. This will be a practical, ‘hands on’ tasting journey to boost your cider sensory skills, guided by a cider maker! Taste a range of cider styles and cider apples. Learn about cider apples and the dynamic flavours that come from them. Experience how they are different!

Onsite parking by gold coin donation with proceeds to Darkes Forest Rural Fire Brigade.