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SUMMARY:Fall Cider Tasting & Orchard Tour in Mineral Point\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an outdoor tour of The Cider Farm Orchard in Mineral Point\, Wisconsin. A highlight of the harvest!\n\n Walking tour – 1.5 hour\, half-mile tour of The Cider Farm’s organic orchard set in the beautiful Driftless Area.\n Cider tasting – With a glass in hand\, meet the trees and taste the cider they make.\n Make it a picnic – We offer tour tickets that include a charcuterie box and cider to enjoy on the farm after the tour.\n Tour and tasting led by owner\, orchardist\, and Certified Pommelier™\, Deirdre Birmingham \n  \nThe Details\nTour The Cider Farm Orchard to see the unusual apple varieties used to make our ciders and apple brandy. Learn how we manage them organically and enhance the natural environment of our 166-acre farm near Mineral Point in Wisconsin’s beautiful Driftless region. You’ll have the opportunity to taste three different ciders made from the orchard’s apples including our limited-release\, Rosé Cider. The tour will be about 1.5 hours.  Afterward\, you are welcome to walk around the orchard\, woodlands\, and prairie. \nWhen fall arrives it’s time to press the apples.  This is what you will see on Sunday! \nhttps://www.theciderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/pressing-rose-video-2.mp4\nA few items to note about the tour: \n\nBe prepared to walk approximately half a mile. The terrain is varied\, be prepared for uneven ground\, stones\, and maybe mud depending on the weather.\nWear sturdy footwear.\nAll tour participants must be 21 years or older.\nWe suggest you bring a water bottle\, sun protection and dress for the weather.\nArrival and parking – once you arrive\, follow the parking signs and meet near the farm building.\nPlease note this is NOT a normal orchard.  We are not open to the public. Our apples are cider apples and not the apples sold for eating\, baking\, etc.\nPorta-potty on site.\nWater hydrant to refill your water bottles.\nThere are no picnic tables\, just bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs and find a grassy spot that suits you to enjoy your charcuterie box.\nNo pets allowed.  We have 4 dogs and they think that is plenty.\nNo smoking.\n\nMeet your tour guide! \nDeirdre Birmingham is co-owner and manager of The Cider Farm and a Certified Pommelier™ by the American Cider Association.  She started the orchard by taking a grafting class with her husband\, John Biondi\, in 2003 to learn how to make the tannic cider varieties they felt were important to the quality ciders they envisioned. She has learned by trial and error how to grow organically the English and French varieties in our Midwest climate. \nTickets \nPurchase tickets by clicking the link below. \nTour only: $24 per person\nOptional charcuterie box and bottle of cider: $28 per box \nCharcuterie boxes are not available onsite\, they must be purchased the day before the tour.\n \nIf tickets are sold out\, email deirdre@theciderfarm.com with the number of requested tickets. \nCancellation Policy \nCancellations/refunds will be accepted up to 48 hours before the tour.  Unfortunately\, we cannot accommodate cancellations after this date.  We can move your ticket to a future orchard tour or tasting room event. \nRain Date \nIn the event of inclement weather\, the tour will be rescheduled.
URL:https://www.theciderfarm.com/event/fall-cider-tasting-orchard-tour-in-mineral-point-wi-2/
LOCATION:The Cider Farm Orchard\, 7258 Kelly Rd\, Mineral Point\, WI\, 53565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchard Tours
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SUMMARY:Fall Cider Tasting & Orchard Tour in Mineral Point\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an outdoor tour of The Cider Farm Orchard in Mineral Point\, Wisconsin. A highlight of the harvest!\n\n Walking tour – 1.5 hour\, half-mile tour of The Cider Farm’s organic orchard set in the beautiful Driftless Area.\n Cider tasting – With a glass in hand\, meet the trees and taste the cider they make.\n Make it a picnic – We offer tour tickets that include a charcuterie box and cider to enjoy on the farm after the tour.\n Tour and tasting led by owner\, orchardist\, and Certified Pommelier™\, Deirdre Birmingham \n  \nThe Details\nTour The Cider Farm Orchard to see the unusual apple varieties used to make our ciders and apple brandy. Learn how we manage them organically and enhance the natural environment of our 166-acre farm near Mineral Point in Wisconsin’s beautiful Driftless region. You’ll have the opportunity to taste three different ciders made from the orchard’s apples including our limited-release\, Rosé Cider. The tour will be about 1.5 hours.  Afterward\, you are welcome to walk around the orchard\, woodlands\, and prairie. \nWhen fall arrives it’s time to press the apples.  This is what you will see on Sunday! \nhttps://www.theciderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/pressing-rose-video-2.mp4\nA few items to note about the tour: \n\nBe prepared to walk approximately half a mile. The terrain is varied\, be prepared for uneven ground\, stones\, and maybe mud depending on the weather.\nWear sturdy footwear.\nAll tour participants must be 21 years or older.\nWe suggest you bring a water bottle\, sun protection and dress for the weather.\nArrival and parking – once you arrive\, follow the parking signs and meet near the farm building.\nPlease note this is NOT a normal orchard.  We are not open to the public. Our apples are cider apples and not the apples sold for eating\, baking\, etc.\nPorta-potty on site.\nWater hydrant to refill your water bottles.\nThere are no picnic tables\, just bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs and find a grassy spot that suits you to enjoy your charcuterie box.\nNo pets allowed.  We have 4 dogs and they think that is plenty.\nNo smoking.\n\nMeet your tour guide! \nDeirdre Birmingham is co-owner and manager of The Cider Farm and a Certified Pommelier™ by the American Cider Association.  She started the orchard by taking a grafting class with her husband\, John Biondi\, in 2003 to learn how to make the tannic cider varieties they felt were important to the quality ciders they envisioned. She has learned by trial and error how to grow organically the English and French varieties in our Midwest climate. \nTickets \nPurchase tickets by clicking the link below. \nTour only: $24 per person\nOptional charcuterie box and bottle of cider: $28 per box \nCharcuterie boxes are not available onsite\, they must be purchased the day before the tour.\n \nIf tickets are sold out\, email deirdre@theciderfarm.com with the number of requested tickets. \nCancellation Policy \nCancellations/refunds will be accepted up to 48 hours before the tour.  Unfortunately\, we cannot accommodate cancellations after this date.  We can move your ticket to a future orchard tour or tasting room event. \nRain Date \nIn the event of inclement weather\, the tour will be rescheduled.
URL:https://www.theciderfarm.com/event/fall-cider-tasting-orchard-tour-in-mineral-point-wi-3/
LOCATION:The Cider Farm Orchard\, 7258 Kelly Rd\, Mineral Point\, WI\, 53565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchard Tours
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SUMMARY:Cider & Ale Fest @Morton Arboretum\, Lisle\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Find us the Morton Arboretum on Saturday\, Oct. 3\, for the annual Cider and Ale Festival! Sip on The Cider Farm cider (and many others!)\, while enjoying live music\, food\, and the best fall scenery of any beer fest around. \nGet tickets by clicking here.\nSaturday\, October 3\, 2026\nGeneral Admission: Noon to 3 p.m. (last pour 2:45 p.m.)\nVIP Admission early access: 11 a.m. \nVIP tickets will sell out – make sure to purchase early!
URL:https://www.theciderfarm.com/event/cider-ale-fest-morton-arboretum-lisle-il-2/
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SUMMARY:Fall Cider Tasting & Orchard Tour in Mineral Point\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an outdoor tour of The Cider Farm Orchard in Mineral Point\, Wisconsin. A highlight of the harvest!\n\n Walking tour – 1.5 hour\, half-mile tour of The Cider Farm’s organic orchard set in the beautiful Driftless Area.\n Cider tasting – With a glass in hand\, meet the trees and taste the cider they make.\n Make it a picnic – We offer tour tickets that include a charcuterie box and cider to enjoy on the farm after the tour.\n Tour and tasting led by owner\, orchardist\, and Certified Pommelier™\, Deirdre Birmingham \n  \nThe Details\nTour The Cider Farm Orchard to see the unusual apple varieties used to make our ciders and apple brandy. Learn how we manage them organically and enhance the natural environment of our 166-acre farm near Mineral Point in Wisconsin’s beautiful Driftless region. You’ll have the opportunity to taste three different ciders made from the orchard’s apples including our limited-release\, Rosé Cider. The tour will be about 1.5 hours.  Afterward\, you are welcome to walk around the orchard\, woodlands\, and prairie. \nWhen fall arrives it’s time to press the apples.  This is what you will see on Sunday! \nhttps://www.theciderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/pressing-rose-video-2.mp4\nA few items to note about the tour: \n\nBe prepared to walk approximately half a mile. The terrain is varied\, be prepared for uneven ground\, stones\, and maybe mud depending on the weather.\nWear sturdy footwear.\nAll tour participants must be 21 years or older.\nWe suggest you bring a water bottle\, sun protection and dress for the weather.\nArrival and parking – once you arrive\, follow the parking signs and meet near the farm building.\nPlease note this is NOT a normal orchard.  We are not open to the public. Our apples are cider apples and not the apples sold for eating\, baking\, etc.\nPorta-potty on site.\nWater hydrant to refill your water bottles.\nThere are no picnic tables\, just bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs and find a grassy spot that suits you to enjoy your charcuterie box.\nNo pets allowed.  We have 4 dogs and they think that is plenty.\nNo smoking.\n\nMeet your tour guide! \nDeirdre Birmingham is co-owner and manager of The Cider Farm and a Certified Pommelier™ by the American Cider Association.  She started the orchard by taking a grafting class with her husband\, John Biondi\, in 2003 to learn how to make the tannic cider varieties they felt were important to the quality ciders they envisioned. She has learned by trial and error how to grow organically the English and French varieties in our Midwest climate. \nTickets \nPurchase tickets by clicking the link below. \nTour only: $24 per person\nOptional charcuterie box and bottle of cider: $28 per box \nCharcuterie boxes are not available onsite\, they must be purchased the day before the tour.\n \nIf tickets are sold out\, email deirdre@theciderfarm.com with the number of requested tickets. \nCancellation Policy \nCancellations/refunds will be accepted up to 48 hours before the tour.  Unfortunately\, we cannot accommodate cancellations after this date.  We can move your ticket to a future orchard tour or tasting room event. \nRain Date \nIn the event of inclement weather\, the tour will be rescheduled.
URL:https://www.theciderfarm.com/event/fall-cider-tasting-orchard-tour-in-mineral-point-wi-3-2/
LOCATION:The Cider Farm Orchard\, 7258 Kelly Rd\, Mineral Point\, WI\, 53565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchard Tours
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