Marcher Apple Network’s Apple and Pear Events & Courses
MAN Events and Courses Calendar 2026
We will update this events calendar throughout the year so please revisit it to get the latest news about events. If you are interested in joining or helping at an event please email secretary@marcherapple.net
For ‘Members Only’ events, please Join the Marcher Apple Network! We look forward to meeting you!
Upcoming 2026 Marcher Apple Network Events
Marcher apple Network AGm
14 nov 2026
Ludlow
MAN Annual General Meeting
Help shape the future of the Marcher Apple Network at our AGM – always followed by a fascinating speaker. Details to follow – members will be contacted with full details available soon in the Members’ Area.
Apple & Pear Events Autumn 2026 run by other organisations
These are great events and some will have a Marcher Apple Network stall. We’ll add more events as they become available so watch this space!
3 October 2026, Tenbury Wells
10am – 4:30pm
MAN will be there!
“Each year Tenbury Wells, The Town in the Orchard, celebrates the Mighty Apple with a one day event held on the Town’s Burgage Recreational Area. (WR15 8SF). Over the past years the event has grown from being in the streets of Tenbury, The Round Market and the car park to its present home on The Burgage.” Marcher Apple Network volunteers will be there – pop over and see us.
3 October 2026, Brecon Market Hall
9:30am start
MAN will be there!
“Brecon Beacons Food Festival is an annual event bringing the best food and drink producers in and around the Brecon Beacons together for the public to enjoy. As well as over 60 exhibitors the day includes a wide range of entertainment and foodie treats.” Marcher Apple Network volunteers will be there – pop over and see us.
2-4 October 2026, Llanerchaeron National Trust, near Aberaeron, Ceredigion
10am – 4pm
“Llanerchaeron’s apple harvest will be celebrated with an apple themed weekend with a display of over 50 different apple varieties. There’ll be apple pressing demonstrations, stalls and produce for sale.
Bring your apples from home to be identified by our apple experts. When collecting your apples, include the stalk and example of the leaf if possible.”
10/11 Oct 2026, Much Marcle
Events at 7 different venues over the weekend
MAN will be there!
“Harvestime is on the second weekend of October in Much Marcle. Here you can marvel at the huge number of apple and pear varieties, help press cider apples and perry pears and visit different venues offering a whole host of experiences including a bookable/payable cider and cheese pairing session.” Marcher Apple Network volunteers will be there – pop over and see us.
17 October 2026, Priory Church, Leominster
10am – 4pm
“Come along to Leominster Priory for a wonderful celebration of apples, autumn and our local community!
Discover the many delights of the season with apple pressing and identification, delicious tastings and refreshments, crafts, stalls and displays. Enjoy live entertainment from the community choir, Jenny Pipes and Morris dancers, along with competitions, advice and information.”
17 October 2026, near Carmarthen
“Festafal is an opportunity to celebrate our Welsh Orchard and its apple collection.
It will embrace the apple, its uses, the products derived from it and its wider associations in Welsh culture.
Join us on the weekend for children’s activities, crafting workshops, apple tasting and identification, live music and much much more.”
More Events to be listed
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Previous 2026 Marcher Apple Network Events
WInter Webinar 3: 13 FEB 2026
The Habitat Value of Traditional Orchards
Steve Oram, People’s Trust for Endangered Species: Members only – click on the red button to see the recording in the Members’ Area.
mAN TRAINING COURSE:
28 FEB 2026
Marcher Apple Network Grafting Course
10am to 2pm at Nash Village Hall, Shropshire. Email Gareth at secretary@marcherapple.net to book your place.
Winter webinar 4:
12 MAR 2026
19:00-20:30
Getting to grips with the Fruit ID Database
with Peter Laws, Fruit ID
members’ Orchard Visit
25 April 2026
Visit to the National Perry Pear Centre
Members can join us on our organised visit to the Hartpury Orchard Centre and National Perry Pear Centre. Email Gareth at secretary@marcherapple.net to book your place.