DMV Spring FigFest May 31st 2025

[9ah-figlet]

Next up is Violet Sepor, which produces as beautiful and rich berry figs as Bourjasotte Grise and Socorro Black to which it is often compared. My 2-yr old tree produced figs in about 75 days last year.




Show up to the DMV Fig Fest and get a free chance to win this fig in the giveaway!

 

[9ah-figlet]

Next up is Honey Plum, a California seedling introduced by Sacred Origin that creates large, honey sweet figs wrapped in a tart plum-like skin. My 2-yr old tree ripened figs in about 90 days with no pollination needed.




You’ve got chances to win this fig in both the giveaway and the raffle!

 

[JC Figgy]

Next fig is Cavaliere (Baud), which was one of my favorite figs last summer. It ripened large, moderately sweet berry figs in about 75 days on my 2-yr old mother tree, which is from HarveyC.
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This fig will be available as a giveaway on Saturday! Just show up and maybe win a great fig!

Nice!! One I haven’t managed to fruit yet!

 

[9ah-figlet]

Next up is De Tres Esplets, a highly productive fig for those growers with short-growing seasons. Last season, my 2-yr old tree from HarveyC began ripening figs in about 56 days starting in early August and was still going strong in October (pictured).




There’s one included in the raffle and one in the giveaway! Give this short-season favorite a try!

 

[9ah-figlet]

Next up is Algerian Cheouti, introduced by Bass from Trees of Joy. Many have compared this fig to Smith (which I think is a good thing as I love my Smith tree). Last year, my 2-yr tree ripened figs in about 100 days with a sweet berry flavor that was a tad softer than my Smith.



Buy a ticket to win this fig—available in the raffle on Saturday!

 

[9ah-figlet]

The last trees I am donating for this event are 2 Cessac trees. I’ve heard comparisons to Smith (both have the beautiful purple mottling on green skin and deep red interior) while others say it is a more complex flavor. I can’t wait to taste this one and see for myself!

This tree will be available in the raffle on Saturday!

 

[TorontoJoe]

Next fig is Cavaliere (Baud), which was one of my favorite figs last summer. It ripened large, moderately sweet berry figs in about 75 days on my 2-yr old mother tree, which is from HarveyC.
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This fig will be available as a giveaway on Saturday! Just show up and maybe win a great fig!

Stunning fig! I had one a while back... It was super difficult for me to get, and I managed to kill it before ever actually eating a fig... Mrrrr

*If you happen to be the person who wins this one.... we should totally hang out!

 

[bushdoctor82]

Good luck to all with the event and raffles. Hopefully the weather will clear up after the storms push through tonight.

 

[superdave336]

I wish I lived closer. This sounds like it's going to be an awesome event. Lots of amazing figs for the event. Very nice!

 

[9ah-figlet]

Good luck to all with the event and raffles. Hopefully the weather will clear up after the storms push through tonight.

Thanks so much for the good wishes!

The hour-by-hour forecasts look good--the rain should hold off till after the event is over. In any event, we rent tents and the venue has cover inside some shipping containers and the cidery tasting room itself. There's enough shelter for at least 120 people if needed.

 

[9ah-figlet]

I wish I lived closer. This sounds like it's going to be an awesome event. Lots of amazing figs for the event. Very nice!

We wish you could come too! It would be lovely to meet you IRL.

 

[Figless]

I don't have this one... Does the list ever end?

LOL Joe I've got you covered if the generous @9ah-figlet doesn't

 

[JC Figgy]

Loading up for DMV Figfest.

 

[DianaNE]

Wish you guys were closer! Looks like everyone will be a winner due to the generous members. Take lots of pictures and have a figging great time.

 

[superdave336]

Yes please take pics and post back here.

 

[grasshopper]

Wow, these are not just babies. Some are big. Looks like it packs pretty well right into the van.

 

[superdave336]

Wow, these are not just babies. Some are big. Looks like it packs pretty well right into the van.

Yeah, wonder how much it would cost to just have him deliver to my house instead…

 

[TorontoJoe]

The party must be going late... Haven't heard a thing all day

 

[JC Figgy]

The party must be going late... Haven't heard a thing all day

I’m wore out Was a blast as usual, we did get a good 10-15 minute downpour! I wore boots for mud, so all good!
Nina will have a post when she gets thru all the photos.

 

[DCallahan]

@TorontoJoe You know the party is good when you don't hear from anyone till the following day.