🍏🥂 Sip, Savor & Celebrate – Cider Fest 2026! 🍎🍂

# 🍏🥂 Sip, Savor & Celebrate – Cider Fest 2026! 🍎🍂

🍎✨ Cider Fest 2026 – Unlimited Tastings! ✨🍎

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Artifact Events, Ravenswood
🐾 Dogs are welcome!

We had such a blast last year that we’re going back for the fourth-annual Cider Fest! 🍏🥂 Get ready for an evening filled with cider, cocktails, food, furry friends, and plenty of opportunities to sip your way through the best of cider season.

🎟️ TICKETS REQUIRED
$43.30 including fees
Includes 3 hours of unlimited tastings + a commemorative tasting glass!
👉 **Get your tickets early — this WILL sell out! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ciderfest-2026-a-seasonal-cider-celebration-tickets-1993491959113**

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## 🍏 WHAT TO EXPECT

🍎 Unlimited Cider Tastings from local and regional producers
🥂 Sample a variety of cider styles and discover some new favorites
🍸 Cider + spirits cocktail collaborations
🍔 Food vendors available for purchase
🐾 Dog-friendly — bring your well-behaved furry friend!
🎉 21+ event — come sip, mingle, and celebrate cider season
And, of course, there will be plenty of great people, good music, and a festive atmosphere! 🍻🎶

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## 🍺 2026 TASTING VENDORS

🍎 1911 Established
🍏 2 Towns Ciderhouse
🍎 Brick River Cider
🍺 Haymarket Brewery
🥃 Heaven's Door Whiskey
🍏 JK Farmhouse Ciders
🥃 Journeyman Distillery
🍺 Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
🍺 Old Irving Brewing Co.
🍎 Right Bee Cider
🍏 Seattle Cider Co.
🍎 Schilling Cider
🍏 Shacksbury Cider
🍎 Uncle John's Cider Mill
…and who knows what other surprises may be added! 🍾✨

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## 🍔 FOOD VENDORS

Come hungry! Food will be available for purchase from:
🥨 Badazz Pretzels
🍕 Chicago Pizza
🌮 Rojo Gusano
Perfect for soaking up some cider while keeping the tasting adventure going! 😋🍎

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## 🐾 DOG-FRIENDLY VENDORS

Your four-legged festival companions can even do a little shopping of their own! 🐶❤️
🐾 Bond Vet
🎨 Pastel Paws
🦴 Starry Snacks
Because apparently our dogs need festival merch and snacks too. 😂🐕

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## ⭐ 2026 SPONSORS

A big cheers to the sponsors helping make Cider Fest happen! 🍻
Keg Level – $550
🍎 1911 Established
🐾 Bond Vet
🍺 Louis Glunz Beers
🍺 Old Irving Brewing Co.
Pint Level – $150
🍏 2 Towns Cider House
🥨 Badazz Pretzels
🍕 Chicago Pizza
🥃 Journeyman Distillery
🌮 Rojo Gusano
🍎 Schilling Cider

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## 🚇 GETTING THERE

🚆 Public Transit:
The Montrose Brown Line is nearby, making public transportation a convenient option.
🗺️ CTA Trip Planner: Recommended for planning your route.
🚗 Driving/Parking:
Metered parking is available around Ravenswood and Montrose, along with limited free street parking. Be sure to watch the signs!
⭐ SpotHero or ParkWhiz may be helpful if you prefer to reserve parking ahead of time.

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## 🐾 DOG FRIENDLY!

Yes — dogs are welcome! 🐶🍎
So grab your favorite four-legged drinking buddy and come enjoy an evening of cider, food, shopping, and fun together!

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## ⚠️ RSVP REMINDER

✔️ Please keep your RSVP updated if your plans change.
✔️ RSVP changes must be made before the event begins.
❌ Three no-shows without updating your RSVP will result in a 3-month RSVP restriction.
📩 Running late or having trouble finding us? Message the host directly.

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🍏🥂 Come thirsty, leave happy!
We’re heading back to Ravenswood for another fabulous night of cider, cocktails, food, dogs, friends, and unlimited tastings! 🍎🍻🐾

If you’re a cider lover — or just enjoy trying a little bit of everything — this is definitely one to add to your fall calendar.
Let’s raise a glass to cider season! 🍏🥂🍂🎶