Minnesota Cider Week

Minnesota Cider Week will take place Oct 6 - 12, 2024. Each member cidery around the state will be holding their own special events and the week will be topped off by CiderFest on October 12, at Minneapolis Cider Company.

(more events added as they are confirmed)

Events happening Sunday, Oct 6

Ginger Fest at Sapsucker Farms in Mora, MN from Noon - 6pm

Starting on October 5, celebrate the ginger harvest and enjoy ginger cider made with Minnesota grown ginger, right here on our farm. In additional to cider, purchase freshly harvested ginger, ginger syrup, treat yourself to ginger gelato and so much more. Incredible wood-fired pizza by El Hornito's Wood Fired Pizza food truck. More info on their website at sapsuckerfarms.com or Facebook.com/YellowBellyCider

Sugar Maple Trail of Colors at Sapsucker Farms in Mora, MN from Noon - 7pm

The farm is full of colors, especially showy are the sugar maples, which are the source of our maple syrup. Grab a cider and walk the trails on our 172 acres to take in the colorful autumn splendor offered by our sugar maples here on the farm. Food trucks each day. See their website sapsuckerfarms.com or Facebook.com/YellowBellyCider

Release of the Doubles at Keepsake Cidery in Dundas, MN from

Starting October 4th in the tasting room, Keepsake will release special double varietal ciders including Dabinett and Arkansas Black, Chestnut and Ellis Bitter, Keepsake and Chisel Jersey, plus more! Find more information about Keepsake Cidery on their website keepsakecidery.com or Facebook.com/KeepsakeCidery

Keepsake Cidery will also be doing a Free Orchard/Cider Tour at 1:00 p.m. on Oct 6

Slow Oldtime Music Jam Session at Urban Forage Winery & Cider House in Minneapolis, MN from 2 - 4:00 p.m.

Bring and instrument and join in the fun with others. Each jam session is a specific genre of music.

events happening WEDNESDAY, october 9

Drag Bingo at Wild State Cider in Duluth, MN at 7:00 p.m.

Drag Bingo, it’s a one-of-a-kind event! Feelin’ lucky? $10 includes unlimited bingo for the night. Arrive anytime and join the fun! Live it up – Play out on the patio, weather pending. This event is 21+ and put on by Zenith City Horror.

events happening THURSDAY, october 10

Trivia Night at Wild State Cider in Duluth, MN at 7:00 p.m.

Chug that protein shake, it’s time for a brain workout. Trivia is every Thursday night at Wild State. Six rounds of general trivia, bring your team of up to six people, free to play. We’ve got prizes. You got this. Play indoors or outside on the patio, weather permitting.

events happening Friday, october 11

Cider Tasting at Cork and Key in Mankato, MN from 3-7pm

Stop by Cork and Key to try an array of the member ciders they sell. You can learn about the ciders and pick some up for your fun fall events.

Trivia Night at Urban Forage Winery & Cider House in Minneapolis, MN

Cost is $7 per person. Tickets can be purchased online prior to trivia.