IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pedestrian entry is from South Street, where your tickets will be scanned (or you can buy tickets – cash or card) and your bags checked. Each person will have their hand stamped so that, if necessary, they may leave and return to site. Should you be concerned about an allergic reaction to the stamp, a wristband will be provided.
We strongly recommend you read Frequently Asked Questions – at the bottom of this page – as you will find the answers to a number of potentially relevant issues.
Also, against the backdrop of the high temperatures we are currently experiencing, we encourage you to keep yourself and your family hydrated and protected from the sun. We will have free water available for drinking at the Bandstand .
Finally, if there’s an emergency, it will be announced via the stage PA system. At that point you should follow instructions and, if so directed, proceed in an orderly manner to the nearest emergency exit.
By popular demand, the much loved Farnham Lions Cider & Sausage Festival is returning to Gostrey Meadow in Farnham on Saturday 15 August.
This year’s event will be better than ever, with something for everyone and with two exciting sessions to choose from.
AFTERNOON SESSION: 12-4pm offering a fun filled FAMILY FRIENDLY AFTERNOON with FREE ACTIVITIES FOR U13’s. Click here for details.
EVENING SESSION: 5-9pm with a fantastic line up of live local bands for an exclusive ADULT evening. UNDER 18’s NOT allowed. Click here for details.
A great choice of food, cider and drinks will be available all day. Click here for details.
And, of course, our festival wouldn’t be the same without the highlight of the day – the return of the famous “Sausage of the Festival ” competition, judged by public vote!
TICKET INFORMATION: Click here for tickets (which are non-refundable).
Adult tickets are £15 each.
For the Afternoon Session, teens aged 13-17 are £5 each.
CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER, ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT, ARE FREE ENTRY to the Afternoon Session.
NO U18’s are allowed in the Evening Session.
This is definitely a summer event not to be missed…….
VOLUNTEERS
We always need volunteers to ensure our events run smoothly and, if you would like to assist at this event, kindly click here, complete the (short) form and we will contact you to discuss.
By popular demand, the much loved Farnham Lions Cider & Sausage Festival is returning to Gostrey Meadow in Farnham on Saturday 15 August.
This year’s event will be better than ever, with something for everyone and with two exciting sessions to choose from.
AFTERNOON SESSION: 12-4pm offering a fun filled FAMILY FRIENDLY AFTERNOON with FREE ACTIVITIES FOR U13’s. Click here for details.
EVENING SESSION: 5-9pm with a fantastic line up of live local bands for an exclusive ADULT evening – UNDER 18’s NOT ALLOWED. Click here for details.
A great choice of food, cider and drinks will be available all day. Click here for details.
Afternoon 12 - 4 pm
Fun filled FAMILY session
The focus is on families, with children 12 and under entering FREE (if accompanied by an adult) and all entertainment provided without charge.
We are still developing our programme, but currently have :-
Juggling Jake
Jake will be bringing his huge variety of Circus Equipment for us all to use under his fantastic Star Tent! Come and have a go at Plate spinning, Diabolo, Fun pedals, Clown bikes, Stilts, Unicycling, and lots more……
With demonstrations and mini workshops throughout, you’ll have fun learning lots of new Skills.
He’ll also be putting on a couple of Shows during the day…… give Jake high fives as he rides around on his unicycle! See the Spinning Ball teeter on a long pole on his chin! Watch out for Noisy Monster or the juggling knives while balancing on a Rolla Bolla trick!!
Smiling Faces Face Painting
Christie is back with her artistic face painting and more bling, bubble braids and glitter tattoos than ever – pay her a visit and pick your look for the day.
Irish Dancing
We will welcome to the stage the Morrigan Academy of Irish Dance, which has been operating for eight years and has a diverse range of ca 40 dancers from infants to seniors. Their dancers showcase their talent and compete in feiseanna, traditional Gaelic arts and culture festivals, throughout the year, both at local and national levels, as well as on the world stage.
Irish dancing, whose origins can be traced back to the limited venues for public dancing during its early years, is a unique and captivating form of dance characterized by its distinctive footwork and minimal upper-body movement. The combination of the lively footwork and the enchanting melodies creates a mesmerizing spectacle that celebrates Irish culture and heritage.
Test Your Football Skills
CAN YOU HIT THE TARGET ?
All football stars 12 and under free target challenge !
Come and try our exciting Football Target Game and put your shooting skills to the test.
Aim, shoot and score points by putting the ball through the holes in the net.
It’s a great way to challenge yourself, have fun with your friends and show off your football skills.
Could you be our target champion of the day?
Farnham Rugby Club
Come and test your skills with Farnham Rugby Club’s Skill Zone. Whether you are a Rugby player or not, you can compete in our Throwing or Passing Challenges or just relieve some stress on our Tackle Bag Challenge, seeing how quick you can topple 3 bags in a row!
Farnham Lions Games
Farnham Lions community fete games will be available, including Rollerball, Splat The Rat and Frog in a Clog.
Young Talent
We hope to attract young, local talent by providing them with an opportunity to perform to a larger audience – will we find hidden gems? Let’s hope so……….
Kitschy Bits Boutique
Jessy & George’s product range includes vintage / retro style clothing, preloved and new; sci-fi / comic / anime gifts; hair accessories & jewellery.
The Potential
Closing the afternoon session, The Potential will take to the stage at around 3pm. They are a local, high-energy covers band, guaranteed to get people dancing from the first note. They bring to life the biggest hits from the past AND present and crowds always want more. They play – You dance – It’s inevitable. Come listen to Big Hits, Big Vibes, Zero Chill
Evening 5 - 9 pm
Adult Session
Attendees must be 18 and over in the Evening Session.
Entertainment
5.30pm - imo
The late session kicks off at 5.30 pm with imo, a young local singer at the beginning of what should hopefully be a long and successful music career. Tonight imo will perform an acoustic set of covers and her own songs.
6.30pm -TR5's
At around 6.30 pm The TR5’s will take to the stage, a band sitting somewhere between The Cavern Club and Canvey Island and one of Surrey’s best kept secrets, having been together now for over three years. Their charismatic and energetic stage show, with their highly charged blend of 50’s skiffle and early 60’s rock ‘n’ roll, is guaranteed to capture audiences’ hearts and minds!
8pm - Kit Trigg
And at 8.00 pm we are proud to announce our headline act, Kit Trigg – formed in a skate park in Farnham circa 2015, Kit Trigg fronts a power rock trio that delivers classic rock songs for the present day. Notwithstanding the dynamic vocals, poignant lyrics, choruses you can belt your heart out to or the turbo-charged rhythm section, it’s the quality of songwriting that sets this band apart. Drawing influence from the likes of The Rolling Stones, Reef and Beastie Boys, the trio oozes with memorable moments and cool charisma, wrapped in bounds of positivity. They have been riding the wave across the UK and beyond, supporting the likes of Massive Wagons, These Wicked Rivers, Hayseed Dixie and The Virginmarys, buoyed by the momentum of their critically acclaimed EP ‘Goin for Glory’. With new music incoming and a truly infectious rock n roll spirit fuelling the fire, one thing is for sure; Kit Trigg will be riding this wave into Farnham this summer!
Food and Drink
Food
Festival Competition
Of course, our festival wouldn’t be the same without one of the highlights of the day……. the return of the famous “Sausage of the Festival ” competition, where local butchers go head-to-head to win the coveted trophy. All the sausages are cooked at the festival by our team of chefs and judged by public vote!
Our Local Butchers
A very big THANK YOU to the four local butchers who agreed to support our sausage competition, supplying – FREE OF CHARGE – their products to enable us to once again run our competition where ALL the proceeds go to our local charities. Without their AND your support, this would not be possible.
In alphabetical order, that’s :-
Crumpy's
A family and friend-run food trading company, focusing on creating high-quality food. The main theme of the menu is smoked meats and smashed burgers. However, you will often find handmade treats and sides alongside well-thought out and tasty weekly specials. 95% of the components in their dishes are made in-house.
Jo's Neuro Coffee
Jo will be offering her coffee and Neuro Shots; smoothies, including sea Moss option; Matcha; iced coffees; hot chocolate; etc.. There will also be a cold drinks selection.
As this is a new venture Jo is still undecided on the food, but most likely fresh giant pretzels in 3 flavours (watch this space for updates).
Pop-up Greek Street Food
Serves traditional Greek souvlaki pita bread wraps, with a choice of Chicken, Pork, Halloumi, Roast Vegetables or a combination of any two, wrapped in a warm pita bread with sliced tomato, red onion, parsley and a few fries for crunch. They add some tzatziki or harissa sauce and dress it all with lashings of Olive, Lemon and Oregano.
For those not wanting bread or perhaps just a salad option, they also serve Greek & Mediterranean Salads, Fries & Skewers to top it all. All done from their vintage food truck off a charcoal BBQ.
Northern Slice
A community-oriented pop-up pizza shop dedicated to spreading good vibes and getting to know their customers, whose top priority is crafting delicious, ultra-fresh pizzas right before your eyes.
At the heart of their pizza-making philosophy is simplicity. They prepare their own dough, allowing it to rise for 24 hours and use only the finest, freshest ingredients from independent suppliers throughout the UK to create their Neapolitan-style pizzas with a light, sourdough hybrid crust. While they always offer classic favourites, they also enjoy experimenting and coming up with unique, creative combinations.
Taste the Difference
Not your average catering stall – the lady in charge, Hollie, watched both her late grandma & late mum run catering trailers and so she learnt from the very best. This generational passing down of experience, dedication and knowledge has resulted in the best service & sausages on offer. Hollie has tasty sausages for everyone’s liking – German sausages, including traditional bratwurst, the meaty one, or a smoky bacon flavour, or a cheesy one, which is a beechwood smoked with a Emmental melted cheese inside. For the plain Janes, Hollie has simple but super tasty pork jumbo sausages. All sausages are served in a baguette, with or without sauerkraut, crispy onions and a choice of saucy toppings.
Churros
And, brought to you by Hollie of Taste The Difference fame, if you have a sweet tooth, or just need a bit of sugar for a little more energy to show us your best dance moves, she’s got you covered…………….. delicious Spanish churros made fresh with a choice of toppings of Sugar , Cinnamon, Nutella, Milk chocolate, White chocolate or Lotus Biscoff.
Vinny's Ice Cream
Ice Cream – freshly made every day. Something for everyone, whether it’s a cone, tub or lolly on a stick, Vince has a cold delight for you to enjoy. And Vince should be operating from his new electric vehicle by the time he joins us at Cider & Sausage.
Drink
Lions Cider Tent
The Farnham Lions Cider Bar is back, featuring a full range of real ciders made the traditional way with 100% fruit.
Carefully selected from producers around the country, we will have a variety of styles and flavours on offer, from Dry to Medium to Sweet, Scrumpy, Perry and a few other surprises along the way. There will be something to suit seasoned cider enthusiasts and those keen to discover something new and every pint poured helps support local good causes, so you can enjoy great traditional cider while giving back to the community.
Kilnside Orchards
A family run business stocking produce raised and grown on their own farm by their own fair hands. Their high quality, award winning, sustainable produce on offer today comprises:-
Abbot’s Secret (Dry to Medium-Dry), a beautifully light and naturally sparkling cider which is crisp, brilliantly refreshing, and an elegant pour, just perfect for a summer afternoon.
All Wey’s (Dry), a proper, traditional dry cider, built for the true aficionado. Bold, robust and packed with body, it delivers a deeply satisfying, earthy richness without the sugar.
Both ciders have been previous award winners at the British Cider Championships 2023/2024/2025
And Deacons Desire, a new limited cider for this season. This glorious medium cider is rich, mellow and is a smooth, golden, and easy-drinking pour, offering a gentle, irresistible sweetness.
Tutt's Clump Cider
The family has been making award-winning Cider and Perry from real fruit since 2006. Their proper ciders are made from locally harvested and collected apples and are gluten free and suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Their Legend Cider has been awarded Gold at the International Cider Challenge 2025, a fantastic result with Ciders from around the world going through a rigorous blind tasting with an international panel of experts.
Located in a small hamlet in West Berkshire, they do everything in-house and package their Proper Cider in bottles, cans, bag in box, pouches, casks and kegs. Find out more about them, their products, and processes on https://www.tuttsclumpcider.co.uk/.
Wright's Lion Brewery
Wright’s return to C&S offering beer, lager, spirits and, taking advantage of the hopefully warm weather, Pimms and prosecco. If cider isn’t your thing, Wright’s will have something to satisfy your thirst.
Hawaiian Snow Cones
Borne out of adversity in 2020, after being forced out of work by anxiety and depression, the concept developed from a popular US idea of making snow cones for children. The venture was only possible with the support of Jackie’s parents, sadly no longer with us, and has changed her outlook completely, as the product makes people happy which has positively impacted her.
The Snow Cones are tailor-made to suit every child or adult, with 14 flavours to choose from, as well as 3, tasty and colourful sugar free choices; suitable for Vegans and gluten free. Their Gin or Vodka Snowball Coolers are a rare and unique type of alcoholic beverage and consist of 2 perfect snowballs + alcohol of your choice, with over 12 varieties of flavoured Gin and Vodka to choose from, followed by a mixer and then a coloured/flavoured syrup poured over to add to the flavour and enhance the colour – they are the only business in the UK that make these.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the entrance?
On South Street near the war memorial
Can I bring in food & drink?
Yes. Sealed water bottles, empty refillable containers and food may be brought in, BUT NO ALCOHOL
Is seating provided?
No. There are a few benches located in the Meadow but, if you require seating, you need to bring this with you.
Can I leave the Meadow and re-enter later?
Yes, you will either be stamped or be given a wristband.
Is there any vegetarian food?
Yes….. you should find vegetarian options at Crumpy’s, Pop Up Greek Street Food and Northern Slice.
Can I attend both sessions?
Yes…….. BUT you need to purchase a ticket for each session that you wish to attend
What if I no longer wish to attend or have spare tickets?
All tickets are sold as a non-refundable donation to Farnham Lions CIO. Reselling privately is of course your choice.
Can I erect a gazebo
NO. However, if you have a low-level sun shade this MAY be possible, BUT you must place it where directed by Marshalls/Stewards (to avoid blocking other participants)
Can I bring in my own sound system?
No.
Is there a designated meeting spot?
The Bandstand will be the Farnham Lions Control Centre, location for Lost & Found (including lost children) and a focal point for meeting friends and family.
Are there toilet facilities on site?
Yes. Toilets will be located in two places in the Meadow, with one accessible toilet (with baby changing) in each location.
Are medical facilities available?
A trained crew and paramedic vehicle will be onsite to deal with medical emergencies.
If asked to prove that I am 18 or over, what form of ID is acceptable?
Photo driving licence or passport.
I've lost my child - what can be done to help find them?
Please report to the Information Desk in the Bandstand as soon as possible, or speak with any Marshall in a high viz for assistance. If they haven’t already been found, we will put out a message on the PA system and alert our Marshalls. Any lost children will be brought to the Information Tent by our Marshalls.
I lost my wallet / cuddly toy at the event - where might I find it?
During the event, any lost property handed in will end up at the Information tent in the Bandstand. After the event, we pass any items found to Farnham Town Council and you can contact them by email on customer.services@farnham.gov.uk .
Is the event suitable for wheelchairs users?
The event is in a meadow which is primarily grass and, if it rains, it normally gets muddy. There are a few tarmac footpaths and small areas of hard standing throughout the meadow, but (in bad weather) you may be limited in where you can go.
Where does the money go?
Farnham Lions distributes ALL profits back to the local community, as all administrative costs are covered by members’ subs. We fund a range of community related needs, special schemes (such as our child eyesight project) and other local support groups. The range of our donations is broad and we regularly meet to consider local applications for funds.
There are many expenses in running an event like this, but costs are kept down by relying on volunteers and the goodwill of the community!
How long has this festival been held?
This will be the fifth occasion.
Volunteer for Cider & Sausage 2026
Saturday 15th August 2026
Please complete the form below.