Cider Summit Festival, the largest event of its kind in the region, returns Feb. 27 to Navy Pier’s Grand Ballroom, 600 E. Grand. Two session for the summit, featuring more than 140 ciders both regional and international samples from as far away as Spain, are available: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 -8 p.m.
Owners and cider masters will be on hand to guide guests through the samplings (four-ounce portions) along with supplying information on the crafting process. New to the event is the Cider Cocktail Lounge featuring food and cider pairings. Also new this year is the Fruit Cider Challenge, where guests can vote on their favorite pilot batch created specifically for the event. Admission is $35 (each session requires a separate ticket), and includes a souvenir tasting glass, eight tasting tickets, and a one dollar donation to Heartland Alliance. VIP tickets, that include all the above plus two additional tasting tickets, are $40. Ages 21 and over. Designated driver tickets aew $5. Click here for tickets (until 11:59 p.m. Feb. 26) and more information.
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