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Craft Cider Extravaganza:
With over 50 meters of bars, the festival boasts an astounding array of craft ciders sourced from across the UK. Raise your glass to chilled draft ciders from local partner bars like Apple Thief and BadBoy Ciders, each sip delivering the essence of tradition and innovation.

Bag in Box Triumph
Celebrate the heritage of cider with the traditional 'Bag in Box' ciders, served at room temperature. From classic apple blends to unconventional flavours like Cherry Bakewell, Chocolate, and Rhubarb, these ciders promise an adventure for your taste buds.

Epicurean Showdowns
Test your mettle in the "1 Metre Sausage Eating Competition" - a race against time to devour a meter of sausage. Brave enough? Dive into the famous Chilli Eating Competition, an exhilarating quest through six rounds of increasingly fiery peppers. For those daring enough, apply on the spot and unleash your inner gastronomic warrior.

Melodic Rhythms - Toploader Headlining in 2023
Let the festival's soul resonate with captivating live music, featuring bands and DJs plus Toploader is headlining the 2023 festivals. Tribute acts from around the UK grace the stage, complemented by mesmerizing lighting and colossal soundscapes. Dance, sway, and celebrate the harmonious fusion of taste and sound.

Spirits, Beers, and Beyond
Indulge your taste for spirits, including a curated range of beers from renowned brands like Heineken and Camden. For those seeking variety, sip on cocktails, Prosecco, and the trendsetting rose wine in a can from Basic Bitch Rosé.

From refreshing ciders to delectable sausages, from soul-stirring melodies to fiery culinary challenges, Winchester's Sausage and Cider Festival delivers an unparalleled celebration of flavour and festivity. Let your senses revel in the magic of this ultimate summer soiree.