The 4th annual Cider Swig returns to Gig Harbor with dozens of regional ciders to sip, live music on 2 stages, the 2nd annual Apple Pie Contest, apple launching, award winning "curbside cuisine" by area restaurants and food trucks, the Apple Carnivàle & Kids Zone, and more!
This year's line-up includes 24 Northwest cidermakers from Washington and Oregon presenting over 90 ciders (and relatives), delectable eats from eight area food trucks, and the all new Apple Carnivàle - replete with street artists and dancers, an array of carnival games, an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, Apple Launching, cider demonstrations/talks by area experts, and more.
Ciders presented for sampling in the Cider Garden, sponsored by UPTOWN Gig Harbor, will be for sale under the Cider Tent, so you can take your favorite ciders home to enjoy!
**Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged - this popular regional event sells out each year!**
Ticket includes: 5 drink tokens, 6 oz. festival glass, and access to all live music and entertainment, food, the Apple Carnivàle Zone, and other festival activities.
Additional cider tokens are available at festival. ID is required to enter the Cider Garden. Must be 21+ to enter the Cider Garden.
This is an accessible and family-fun event. The Applet Center (drop-off and activities), will be hosted by GGHF Curious by Nature School in the Volunteer Vern Pavilion this year. For a small fee, children 12 and under, can play games, create art, and have a blast in a safe, clean environment while you enjoy the Cider Garden and other festival activities.
Cider Swig proceeds support environmental education, restoration and conservation efforts across our greater peninsulas.
