Cider Summit Chicago, the region’s largest cider tasting celebrates local, regional, and international artisanal ciders and cidermakers. The 9th annual Cider Summit Chicago will feature nearly 200 ciders, cider cocktails, and apple spirits. This year’s event will be Saturday, February 4 at the Navy Pier Aon Grand Ballroom.

Cider Summit Chicago will showcase nearly 200 ciders, meads, and cider cocktails including regional favorites and international classics. It is a unique opportunity for guests to meet and greet cidermakers and taste popular and new releases. Founded over a dozen years ago, Cider Summit produces cider-tasting festivals in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Chicago.

Food Trucks: Cider lovers can snack on delicious food from Chelsea’s.

Gluten-Free and Sausage Fest food trucks, plus additional onsite snacks.

Event Store featuring festival merch and extra tasting tickets.

Fruit Spirit and Cider Cocktail Pavilion Escanciar (Spanish pour) Competition Finals (during session 1)

Qualifying Event: Eris, February 1 at 8 p.m.

Women in Cider live YouTube broadcast.

TICKETS:

All event tickets available via the event website - CiderSummit.com.

General Admission Tickets: $40 per session. General Admission tickets include a souvenir tasting glass, 12 tasting tickets, and a $1 donation to Women Employed. All tickets must be purchased in advance online.

VIP Tickets: (limited quantity) $50 per session. VIP tickets include express admission to the event, a souvenir tasting glass, 16 tasting tickets plus a $1 donation per ticket to Women Employed. All tickets must be purchased in advance online.

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