CraftCon 2025 Thursday 27th & Friday 28th March
Welcome to the Fifth TCCPA Trade Conference
Two days of interactive workshops and seminars aimed at aspiring and existing cidermakers in the UK and beyond
Over 20 speakers and panelists presenting on a range of topics covering orcharding, cidermaking and business
Hosted at the Green Dragon Hotel in Hereford
LEAD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
Three Counties Cider & Perry Association
The association represents, supports and promotes the interests of cider and perry producers primarily based in the Three Counties region of the UK (Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire).
Orchard
Techniques, ideas and discussion on growing cider apple and perry pears
Cidery
From crush to finished product, talks to inspire, inform and educate
BUSINESS
Presentations on the nitty gritty of the business side
2024 Conference Schedule This is last year's conference. Stay tuned for the full 2025 schedule soon!
THURSDAY
9.00AM
Registration, tea & coffee, meet the sponsors!
9.45AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Albert Johnson, Chair, Three Counties Cider & Perry Association
10.00AM
Adam Wells, Head Editor, Cider-Review.com
11.00AM
Trade & Sponsor Stands Time
12.00PM
orchard management – from big to small
Ross Mangles, North Down Orchard
Sarah Simpson, The Random Apply Company
Leo Jordan, Blue Barrel Cider
cider 101: a hobby no more – going commercial!
James Finch, Chapel Sider
Max Nowell, Steilhead Cider
What’s Natural, & What’s Not? a faults discussion & blind tasting
Cath Potter, Cider Women
Susannah Mansfield, Station House Durham & Elvet Cider Company
Dale Lord, That Beer Place
Alex Fitton, Pullo Exeter
Alex Fitton, Pullo Exeter
1.00PM
Lunch & Sponsor Stands
2.30PM
sustainability in the cidery – reusing glass bottles