DuskhollowHarvest Festival

Early-bird tickets · Ends 15 October

Duskhollow Harvest Festival

Two days in a working countryside apple orchard — cider and craft beer from local makers, street food, folk music on two small stages, and apple pressing for the kids.

Early birdWeekend pass $45was $60
Dates24–25 Oct
Hours11–9
StagesTwo
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Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Children under 12 free with a paying adult.

An apple orchard at Duskhollow in the late afternoon, with rows of trees heavy with fruit

Gates open at 11 a.m. both days and the last set finishes as the light drops behind the treeline.

Tickets

Early-bird prices end on 15 October

After that, weekend passes go back to $60 and day tickets to $35. Buy early and the weekend costs less than a day out.

Weekend pass

Early bird
$45$60

Both days, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with re-entry on either day.

  • check_circleSaturday 24 and Sunday 25 October
  • check_circleAll music, talks and the kids' corner
  • check_circleWristband for re-entry both days
Buy weekend pass

Early-bird price held until 15 October 2026.

Day ticket

Early bird
$28$35

Pick Saturday or Sunday. Same programme both days, same gate and stage times.

Buy day ticket

Under 12s

Family
Free

Children under 12 come in free with a paying adult — no ticket needed, just arrive together at the gate.

Apple pressing in the kids' corner runs through both afternoons.

infoEarly-bird pricing applies to weekend passes and day tickets bought on or before 15 October 2026. Prices are per person.

What's on

Four things fill both days

Nothing is ticketed separately — one pass covers the whole site, and the same programme runs on Saturday and Sunday.

Cider & craft beer

All day

Pressed on the makers' own farms and brewed nearby — still cider, sparkling cider and a rotating line of craft beer, poured by the people who made it.

Drink

Street food

All day

A ring of independent food stalls along the orchard edge, from breakfast through to the last set. Vegetarian and vegan options at every one.

Food

Folk music, two small stages

From 12 p.m.

Two low stages set between the trees, with acoustic folk running from lunchtime until dusk. Loud enough to sing along with, small enough to stand up front.

Music

Kids' corner & apple pressing

From 11 a.m.

Turn the handle, crush the apples and take home a bottle of your own juice. Under-12s are free with a paying adult, so the corner is included.

Family
Hands turning the crank of an apple press in the kids' corner, with a jug of fresh juice on the table
Two small stages between the trees, food stalls along the edge, and everything within a short walk of the gate.

The whole site sits inside the orchard — no long walks between the music, the food and the press.

Getting there

Shuttle bus or park on site

The orchard sits a short ride from the nearest train station. Both options drop you at the same gate, a two-minute walk from the first stage.

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Shuttle bus from the station

A shuttle runs between the nearest train station and the orchard gate. Leave the car at home and step off the train straight onto the bus.

First bus10:30
Last bus back21:30

Buses run at regular intervals through the day and into the evening, both Saturday and Sunday.

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Parking on site

On-site parking sits in the field beside the orchard, with stewards directing cars from the road. Arrive before midday on Saturday for the shortest walk in.

Car park opens10:30
Walk to gate5 min

Parking is included with your ticket. Follow the signs rather than the satnav once you turn off the main road.

What to bring

  • checkSturdy shoes — the ground is a working orchard and grass gets soft after rain.
  • checkA waterproof and a warm layer for the evening, when the temperature drops with the light.
  • checkA refillable bottle — there are water points across the site.
  • checkCash or card both work at the stalls; nothing on site needs a printed ticket.
Fold-up chairs and picnic blankets are welcome in the open areas, but not in front of the stages.
Cars parked in the field beside the orchard, with a straw path leading to the festival gate

Good to know

Three quick answers

The questions that come up most before the weekend. If yours isn't here, ask at the gate — stewards are on hand from 10:30 both mornings.

pets

Can I bring my dog?

Yes — dogs on leads are welcome across the site, including the food area and the walk down to the stages. Bring a bowl; there are water points along the way.

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What if it rains?

The festival goes ahead rain or shine. Both stages and most of the food stalls are under cover, and the kids' corner keeps pressing whatever the weather does.

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Can I leave and come back?

Yes. Re-entry is allowed on the same day with your wristband on — get it fitted at the gate when you arrive and keep it on while you're out.

Early-bird tickets close 15 October

Two days, one orchard, $45 for the weekend

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekend pass $45 (regular $60), day ticket $28 (regular $35), children under 12 free with a paying adult. After 15 October the early-bird prices are gone.

Buy early-bird tickets

Weekend pass or single day — both at early-bird prices until 15 October 2026.