Hard Pressed Cider FestSeptember 6, 2025| 12pm - 4pm
Join us at Hard-Pressed Cider Fest, where cider lovers gather to celebrate the best in craft cider! Sample from over 40 unique hard ciders, craft beers, and specialty cocktails, featuring bold flavors from local and regional cideries and breweries.
This lively festival is more than just sipping—it’s a full-day experience:🛍️ Artisan Marketplace – Shop handcrafted goods from local makers🎶 Live Music – • Uncle Albert Duo| 1 PM – 4 PM • Pickn and a Grin'n | 6PM – 9PM🎉 Laid-back vibes, lawn games & delicious eats from the Cider Shed + food trucks
General Admission – $25 advance | $30 at the doorIncludes nine 3-oz pours of your choice + commemorative tasting cupGates open at 12 PM | Ages 21+ only
VIP Admission – $40 advance | $45 at the doorIncludes early access at 11 AM, thirteen 3-oz pours, commemorative cup, plus a snack pack with cheese, sausage, grapes, and salty snacksA perfect head start to a flavorful afternoon
Kick off your Hard-Pressed experience with a cider-infused brunch that’s as bold as our brews. Add brunch to your day for just $25—but don’t wait, spots are limited!
Your brunch includes:• 16oz Hard Cider to start the day right• Smoked Brisket – tender, slow-smoked perfection• Scrambled Eggs & Hash Browns• Warm Hard Cider Cheese Fondue• Biscuits & Cider Donuts – a sweet finish!
👉 Add Brunch at checkout when purchasing your tasting ticket.
🍏 Come thirsty, bring your friends, and get ready to raise a glass to fall at Eckert’s!📅 Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 6—tickets will sell fast!
This ticket will get you nine, 3-ounce pours of your choice of over 40 hard ciders, specialty cocktails & craft beers + a commemorative tasting cup. $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Must be 21 years or older to participate.
This ticket will give you early access to the event. Arrive as early as 11am to let the fun begin. Enjoy thirteen, 3-ounce pours of your choice of over 40 hard ciders, specialty cocktails & craft beers, a commemorative tasting cup, and a snack pack with cheese, sausage, grapes, and a salty snack mix. $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Must be 21 years or older to participate.
Must be 21+, includes two non-alcoholic beverages and a commemorative tasting cup. Guests with a designated driver wristband will NOT be served alcohol .
Buy ahead and save. Purchase a commemorative 32 oz Growler online and SAVE. Upon check-in receive a voucher to redeem your growler anytime during your visit. Choose to get the growler filled with any of the hard ciders that we have on tap .
Start your morning right with a hearty cider-infused breakfast featuring smoked brisket, scrambled eggs, hash browns, hard cider fondue, biscuits, cider donuts and one 16-oz cup of hard cider.
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