Annual Carolina CiderFest
Why Carolina CiderFest
We are back for Carolina CiderFest, with an even bigger and better festival! This festival will feature ample tastings of hard cider, mead, apple wine, and seltzers along with artisanal food, live music, and workshops, all in the heart of South Slope.
Shay & Company is delighted to be partnering with the NC Cider Association for this amazing festival. The 2024 event is expected to draw another sell-out crowd to sample sips from a large and diverse mix of local and national, small and large pourers. In addition to tasting cider and mead, guests can enjoy bites of artisanal food including local cheeses, ice cream, and more. This year’s event will also welcome a mix of food from food trucks and local vendors for hungry cider-sippers throughout the afternoon. Your ticket includes all the cider you can drink! If you are a VIP then there will be some yummy treats for you with the ticket purchase…
This quintessential cider fest also offers arts and crafts from local vendors and live music. Again this year, a limited number of VIP tickets offer advance entry to the event a full hour early to enjoy exclusive access to tastings from our cider and mead makers and artisanal food vendors before the crowds arrive. You may even have the opportunity to sample some specialty, small-batch, or limited-release ciders and meads that won’t be available during the regular event.
Since the event is sure to be a sell-out, attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and buy their tickets early.
Shay & Company is your premier event planner in Asheville, North Carolina. From bespoke weddings to multi-weekend festivals to grand galas, we specialize in creating unique and memorable events that reflect your personal style and vision. From corporate events and conferences to festivals and private parties, our team has the skills and expertise to bring your vision to life. With attention to detail and exceptional customer service, we'll handle every aspect of event production, from setup and logistics to audio and visual support.
The North Carolina Cider Association is a 501(c)6 member organization, established in 2020, to promote the success and popularity of the state's hard cider producers. Thirty plus cider-maker members across the state share their love of cider at their tasting rooms with events and cider sales. The association’s goal of a completed NC Cider Trail map will be realized with a portion of CiderFest NC funds being used to support the final steps of creating and distributing the map.
