Spend the evening sampling a wide variety of local, regional, and national cider brands, with pours ranging from modern fruit-forward styles to more traditional ciders made with heritage and multi-use apples. Guests will have the chance to explore different cider styles, ingredients, and fermentation approaches while enjoying a festive fall atmosphere inside one of Chicago’s most distinctive event spaces.

Tickets include cider tastings and a commemorative tasting glass.

Food will be available for purchase, including gluten-free options.

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Time: 6:30–9:30 PM

Location: Artifact Events

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

Food Vendors:

Badazz Pretzels • Chicago Pizza • Rojo Gusano

Dog Friendly Vendors:

Bond Vets • Pastel Paws • Starry Snacks

Sponsors:

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