Tired of going to a food or drink festival and only having one option for hard cider? The Virginia Cider Festival is here for you. This early fall festival is perfect for anyone who prefers hard cider to beer or wine.
The event, organized by Cheers Festivals, is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 7. It will take place at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds.
The price of admission will get you a souvenir festival glass and unlimited samples from cideries from around the country. While the cider is the main attraction, there will be live music and food trucks on site.
Here are the cideries who will be present at the festival.
- Bold Rock Hard Cider
- Bryant’s Hard Cider
- Cider Lab
- Cobbler Mountain Cider
- Coyote Hole Ciderworks
- Honey & Hops Brew Works
- Ace Cider
- Austin Eastciders
- Beak & Skiff Hard Cider
- Downeast Cider House
- Graft Cider
- Noble Cider
- Original Sin Cider
- Rekorderlig Cider
- Shacksbury Cider
- Sunboy
- Wild State Cider
Tickets are $35 per person, plus a $4 processing fee if you purchase them online. All ages are welcome at the festival. The last pour is at 3:45 p.m.
Fredericksburg Fairgrounds: 2400 Airport Ave., Fredericksburg
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