The historic South Mountain Fruit Belt will once again play host to PA Cider Fest, one of the country’s premier cider festivals.
And along with it comes all the things you loved about the previous festivals!
Fabulous ciders from urban cideries and orchard-based cideries alike will be featured; approximately 100 to choose from!
The VIP hour gets you early access, exclusive pours and VIP only workshops.
Cider check is back!
Purchase all your favorite ciders from all the cideries in attendance and pick them up at the gate on the way out.
Educational seminars are available all day to up your cider IQ.
Great food trucks and a marketplace of incredible vendors on site.
A stage in the shade will feature local bands performing live all day.
The event is rain or shine with lots of covering and shade on the grounds.
Bring your own tents and lawn chairs!
+ Attendance is 21+ + Rain or Shine + VIP entry begins at noon + VIP ticket holders can add on exclusive tickets to Cidermaker’s Dinner Friday night + Free water/refills available all day + Shuttle transportation available from Gettysburg + Free onsite parking + Group rates available for preferred hotels and campgrounds (info coming soon) + Plenty of on-site seating and shade + Bring your own tents/chairs canopies
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