Find Us at an Event Near You
Clear Lake Winter Market
Come find locally produced and handmade products from all of your favorite Clear Lake Farmers Market vendors! Winter Market will be held at the historic Surf Ballroom on Sunday, December 14th from 11:00-3:00.
460 N Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA
Decorah Indoor Farmers Market
Catch us at the Decorah Indoor Winter Farmers Market! We’ll be sampling ciders as well as selling bottles and cans of seasonal and specialty ciders. We’ll also have hats and shirts for sale.
Takes place at the Danan Lansing Building at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds.
More info here
Holiday Pop-Up at the Cidery
Swing by the cidery this Sunday and pick up some to-go gifts for the holidays! Sip on a cider while you decide who's on your 'nice' list 😉
We have awesome new merch and ciders to make gift-giving easy, and great deals to make it easy on your wallet.
What's new?
Sweatshirts, beanies, long sleeves, and more
Blood Orange Cider–new on tap this week! (Cans coming soon)
Pommeau
Fruited Imperials are back! Imperial Blackberry and Imperial Honeyberry in bottles
Awesome deals:
Spend $50 or more on merch and save 10% on your entire order (cider included)
Save 20% on howler and growler fills while supplies last (some exclusions apply)
Help us feed those in need! Bring a non-perishable food donation* and receive a free Paha Cider koozie!
Please note–we have limited indoor space and very limited parking due to the recent snowfall. We ask that you keep this in mind while factoring in how much time you plan to spend at the cidery.
*We will deliver the donations to the Bremer County Food Pantry. View their list of suggested items here
Des Moines Downtown Winter Farmers Market Day 3 of 3
We’re excited to sampling and selling cider at the Des Moines Winter Farmers’ Market this year!
The Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market offers seasonal local produce, meat, cheese, eggs, jam, jelly, salsa and many other varieties of value-added farm food, local art, entertainment, as well as breakfast and lunch prepared food options and a variety of holiday products, too!
The Winter Market will take place at the EMC Expo Center in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).
More info here
Des Moines Downtown Winter Farmers Market Day 2 of 3
We’re excited to sampling and selling cider at the Des Moines Winter Farmers’ Market this year!
The Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market offers seasonal local produce, meat, cheese, eggs, jam, jelly, salsa and many other varieties of value-added farm food, local art, entertainment, as well as breakfast and lunch prepared food options and a variety of holiday products, too!
The Winter Market will take place at the EMC Expo Center in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).
More info here
Des Moines Downtown Winter Farmers Market Day 1 of 3
We’re excited to sampling and selling cider at the Des Moines Winter Farmers’ Market this year!
The Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market offers seasonal local produce, meat, cheese, eggs, jam, jelly, salsa and many other varieties of value-added farm food, local art, entertainment, as well as breakfast and lunch prepared food options and a variety of holiday products, too!
The Winter Market will take place at the EMC Expo Center in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).
More info here
Vines & Steins
Vines & Steins is a social networking fundraiser for the Chamber that features light hors d’oeuvres along with a silent auction and a variety of local ciders, wines & beers available for tasting.
Tickets and more info here
Ciders of Iowa Tasting Night
Ciders of Iowa Tasting Night @ South Porch Cider
Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening celebrating the best ciders Iowa has to offer!
Featuring Ciders From:
BridgeHouse Cider
Paha Cider
Deal’s Orchard
Wilson’s Orchard
Hear directly from the makers at Paha Cider and BridgeHouse Cider as they share what makes their ciders special and walk you through their unique techniques and production process.
The event will be catered by BRNT Catering, serving up delicious eats to pair with your pours.
Whether you're a cider connoisseur or just cider-curious, this is the perfect way to sip, savor, and learn more about the growing Iowa cider scene!
Location: South Porch Cider
Pre-Purchase at South Porch Cider
Event Limited to 30 people
October Cidery Open House + Anniversary Party
Join us for a celebration of our second anniversary! Live music, food trucks, and a new bottle release. We'll be releasing our Anniversary Cider II, aged in bourbon barrels for 10 months!
New this month:
~Bottles of Anniversary Cider II
~Hot Cider (Pumpkin Spice)
~Live music from Run Dog!
~La Calle food truck
Plus:
~Ciders and local beer by the glass will be available (including flights)
~Take home ciders in cans and bottles
~Growler and howler fills available–bring your own clean glassware or pay a deposit and take home one of ours
~Feel free to bring blankets and chairs
Tap List:
Pumpkin Cider
Brut Cider
Pear Cider
Sweet Cherry Cider
Imperial Apple Cider
Honey Rhubarb Cider
Driftless Cider
Goose Island 2021 Bourbon County Stout
Bremer Brewing 50610 American Lager
Bremer Brewing BB Beer Bash Hazy IPA
Marion Oktoberfest
Enjoy a fun afternoon sampling a wide variety of beer brands and styles at the 2025 Marion Oktoberfest. The event features the best breweries in Iowa and surrounding areas. Reps will be on hand to visit with and educate beer enthusiasts!
The festival will take place on 7th Avenue in the heart of Marion's historic district, Uptown Marion. Each attendee will receive a commemorative tasting glass, access to samples, and complementary water. Music and games, traditional stein holding contest, hammerschlagen, and awards for best dressed!
Attendees must be 21 years of age or older to participate, IDs will be scanned at the entrance to the event.
More info here
Northside Oktoberfest
Your favorite beer festival returns to the Northside this fall on Saturday, September 20th! Northside Oktoberfest celebrates 29 years and will include BrewFest, the beloved sampling event from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Come enjoy the Bohemian nature of the Northside Marketplace with unlimited craft beer samples, neighborhood food, games, live entertainment, and comical contests that you don’t want to miss.
September Cidery Open House
Join us for an open house at the cidery! See where the magic happens and hang out with the cidermakers, the chickens, and the lambs. We'll be releasing our fall seasonal Pumpkin Spice Cider!
New this month:
~Pumpkin Spice Cider! (draft only--growler fills available. Cans coming soon)
~Last chance for Honey Rhubarb Cider in cans!
~Cottonwood Canyon Food Truck
~Brand new shirts and hats!
Plus:
~Ciders and local beer by the glass will be available (including flights)
~Take home ciders in cans and bottles
~Cedar Valley Blend on tap
~Imperial Honeyberry short pours available
~Growler and howler fills available–bring your own clean glassware or pay a deposit and take home one of ours
~Feel free to bring blankets and chairs
Tap List:
Pumpkin Cider
Brut Cider
Pear Cider
Sweet Cherry Cider
Imperial Apple Cider
Honey Rhubarb Cider
Driftless Cider
Imperial Honeyberry Cider (bottle pours–almost gone)
Goose Island 2021 Bourbon County Stout
Bremer Brewing 50610 American Lager
Ten Wasp Brewing Droppin' Hops Hazy Pale Ale
Iowa Craft Beer Bash
Don’t miss the Epic Beer Bash of the Summer…The Iowa Craft Beer Bash! VIP & GA ticket purchase includes unlimited beer, spirits, cider & other beverage tastings from the best breweries in Iowa, souvenir glass plus live music by HomeBrewed and the DTKK Band. Food trucks will be there to including Beast & Bird, Comfort Food 154 & Millstream Brau Haus. The Iowa Craft Beer Bash is Sunday, August 31st at Millstream Brewing Co. in beautiful Amana, Iowa. It’s one of Iowa’s largest charity beer events supporting Aiming for a Cure Foundation, which and the Iowa Brewers Guild. Nothing’s better than beer & bands in the summer sun!
Cedar Falls Farmers Market (Copy)
We’ll be sampling and selling hard ciders alongside Solstice Farm at the market!
The Cedar Falls Farmers Market is the perfect Saturday morning activity for everyone! Whether you need to make a quick grocery run, or want to bring the whole family out to spend the morning. Shop from our 50 local producers and creators and take advantage of the best our community has to offer. Come get your farm fresh produce, meat and eggs, fresh cut flowers, soap and skin care products, honey, breads and baked goods, and so much more! We even have fun jewelry designers, tie-dye apparel and 3D printed toys. Enjoy delicious food from the many food trucks, hang out in the park, and enjoy music and entertainment. After market, head down just a two blocks to enjoy beautiful Main Street!
Trailside Tastings 2025
Stroll through the beautiful summer prairie at Indian Creek Nature Center, sipping samples from Eastern Iowa’s best breweries and wineries!
We will celebrate the prairie around the Nature Center with products from local vendors, catered food, and live music.
Attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the summer prairie ambiance, taking a leisurely evening stroll while making stops at sampling stations offering craft beverages from local producers and savoring wood-fired pizza cooked fresh on-site.
Tickets and more info here
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
We’ll be sampling and selling hard ciders alongside Solstice Farm at the market!
The Cedar Falls Farmers Market is the perfect Saturday morning activity for everyone! Whether you need to make a quick grocery run, or want to bring the whole family out to spend the morning. Shop from our 50 local producers and creators and take advantage of the best our community has to offer. Come get your farm fresh produce, meat and eggs, fresh cut flowers, soap and skin care products, honey, breads and baked goods, and so much more! We even have fun jewelry designers, tie-dye apparel and 3D printed toys. Enjoy delicious food from the many food trucks, hang out in the park, and enjoy music and entertainment. After market, head down just a two blocks to enjoy beautiful Main Street!
Stem & Stein
Stem & Stein is the Cedar Valley’s premier tasting event of the summer! Gather with friends downtown to experience an amazing selection of craft and domestic beers along with wines from a variety of vendors. General festival admission includes samples from over 40 different breweries and wineries along with a commemorative tasting glass. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Waterloo Center for the Arts.
More info here
Rock the Block
Our fifth annual fundraiser event is planned for Friday, August 8, 2025, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Country Club in Sumner. Our theme this year is "Rock the Block". We are planning music from country artist Jake McVey, drink tastings, food, and silent auction.
Learn more here
August Cidery Open House
Join us for an open house at the cidery! See where the magic happens and hang out with the cidermakers, the chickens, and the lambs. We’ll be releasing a small-batch bottle run of our Driftless Cider, made only with apples from the Seed Savers Exchange Historic Orchard in Decorah. $1 of every bottle sold will be donated to Seed Savers Exchange.
New this month:
~Driftless Cider bottle release (also on tap)!
~Waverly Rail Trail--bridges should be complete and the trails back open 🚲
Plus:
~Ciders and local beer by the glass will be available (including flights)
~Take home ciders in cans and bottles
~Cedar Valley Blend on tap
~Imperial Honeyberry short pours available
~Growler and howler fills available–bring your own clean glassware or pay a deposit and take home one of ours
~Feel free to bring blankets and chairs
Tap List:
Brut Cider
Pear Cider
Blueberry Aronia Cider
Sweet Cherry Cider
Imperial Apple Cider
Honey Rhubarb Cider
Driftless Cider (new!)
Imperial Honeyberry Cider (bottle pours–almost gone)
Goose Island 2021 Bourbon County Stout
Bremer Brewing 50610 American Lager
Ten Wasp Brewing Droppin' Hops Hazy Pale Ale
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
We’ll be sampling and selling hard ciders alongside Solstice Farm at the market!
The Cedar Falls Farmers Market is the perfect Saturday morning activity for everyone! Whether you need to make a quick grocery run, or want to bring the whole family out to spend the morning. Shop from our 50 local producers and creators and take advantage of the best our community has to offer. Come get your farm fresh produce, meat and eggs, fresh cut flowers, soap and skin care products, honey, breads and baked goods, and so much more! We even have fun jewelry designers, tie-dye apparel and 3D printed toys. Enjoy delicious food from the many food trucks, hang out in the park, and enjoy music and entertainment. After market, head down just a two blocks to enjoy beautiful Main Street!
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
We’ll be sampling and selling hard ciders alongside Solstice Farm at the market!
The Cedar Falls Farmers Market is the perfect Saturday morning activity for everyone! Whether you need to make a quick grocery run, or want to bring the whole family out to spend the morning. Shop from our 50 local producers and creators and take advantage of the best our community has to offer. Come get your farm fresh produce, meat and eggs, fresh cut flowers, soap and skin care products, honey, breads and baked goods, and so much more! We even have fun jewelry designers, tie-dye apparel and 3D printed toys. Enjoy delicious food from the many food trucks, hang out in the park, and enjoy music and entertainment. After market, head down just a two blocks to enjoy beautiful Main Street!
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
We’ll be sampling and selling hard ciders alongside Solstice Farm at the market!
The Cedar Falls Farmers Market is the perfect Saturday morning activity for everyone! Whether you need to make a quick grocery run, or want to bring the whole family out to spend the morning. Shop from our 50 local producers and creators and take advantage of the best our community has to offer. Come get your farm fresh produce, meat and eggs, fresh cut flowers, soap and skin care products, honey, breads and baked goods, and so much more! We even have fun jewelry designers, tie-dye apparel and 3D printed toys. Enjoy delicious food from the many food trucks, hang out in the park, and enjoy music and entertainment. After market, head down just a two blocks to enjoy beautiful Main Street!
Feelin' Sour: A Cider, Beer, & Sour Festival
Singlespeed Brewing’s celebration of cider and sour beer.
Brews on the Beach
The 9th annual Brews on the Beach craft brew fest will be held on Saturday, July 12th in the City Park along the shores of Clear Lake. The event will feature Iowa craft breweries with their finest brews, hosted by Lake Time Brewery and Clear Lake Rotary Club.
Space is limited to 1000 attendees so plan to get your tickets early to attend before it sells out. VIP ticket holders gain access to the event at noon and general admission ticket holders get in at 1:00 to taste beer until 4:00 pm.
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
We’ll be sampling and selling hard ciders alongside Solstice Farm at the market!
The Cedar Falls Farmers Market is the perfect Saturday morning activity for everyone! Whether you need to make a quick grocery run, or want to bring the whole family out to spend the morning. Shop from our 50 local producers and creators and take advantage of the best our community has to offer. Come get your farm fresh produce, meat and eggs, fresh cut flowers, soap and skin care products, honey, breads and baked goods, and so much more! We even have fun jewelry designers, tie-dye apparel and 3D printed toys. Enjoy delicious food from the many food trucks, hang out in the park, and enjoy music and entertainment. After market, head down just a two blocks to enjoy beautiful Main Street!
June Cidery Open House & Choose Iowa Farm Store Crawl
Join us for a June open house at the cidery! See where the magic happens and hang out with the cidermakers, the chickens, and the lambs. It's also the Choose Iowa Farm Store Crawl weekend and we are excited to be a participating location.
New this month:
~Honey Rhubarb Cider on tap (seasonal)
~Pastured pork hot dog cart from The Spire Iowa
Plus:
~Ciders and local beer by the glass will be available (including flights)
~Take home ciders in cans and bottles
~Cedar Valley Blend on tap
~Imperial Honeyberry short pours available
~Growler and howler fills available–bring your own clean glassware or pay a deposit and take home one of ours
~Feel free to bring blankets and chairs
RSVPs appreciated
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
We’ll be sampling and selling hard ciders alongside Solstice Farm at the market!
The Cedar Falls Farmers Market is the perfect Saturday morning activity for everyone! Whether you need to make a quick grocery run, or want to bring the whole family out to spend the morning. Shop from our 50 local producers and creators and take advantage of the best our community has to offer. Come get your farm fresh produce, meat and eggs, fresh cut flowers, soap and skin care products, honey, breads and baked goods, and so much more! We even have fun jewelry designers, tie-dye apparel and 3D printed toys. Enjoy delicious food from the many food trucks, hang out in the park, and enjoy music and entertainment. After market, head down just a two blocks to enjoy beautiful Main Street!
Iowa Craft Brew Fest
The Iowa Craft Brew Festival is a celebration of all things brewed in Iowa. Breweries, cideries, and meaderies from all over Iowa come together to share their craft with passionate craft brew lovers like you.
Unlimited samples, unlimited fun–what’s not to love?
In Des Moines at Water Works Park. More info and tickets here
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
We’ll be sampling and selling hard ciders alongside Solstice Farm at the market!
The Cedar Falls Farmers Market is the perfect Saturday morning activity for everyone! Whether you need to make a quick grocery run, or want to bring the whole family out to spend the morning. Shop from our 50 local producers and creators and take advantage of the best our community has to offer. Come get your farm fresh produce, meat and eggs, fresh cut flowers, soap and skin care products, honey, breads and baked goods, and so much more! We even have fun jewelry designers, tie-dye apparel and 3D printed toys. Enjoy delicious food from the many food trucks, hang out in the park, and enjoy music and entertainment. After market, head down just a two blocks to enjoy beautiful Main Street!
May Cidery Open House & Apple Blossom Viewing
Join us for a May open house at the cidery! See where the magic happens and hang out with the cidermakers (and the chickens). Our apple trees should be in bloom so it'll be a beautiful day to check out the orchard.
New this month:
~Expanded outdoor seating
~Goose Island 2021 Bourbon County Stout on tap
Plus:
~Ciders and local beer by the glass will be available (including flights)
~Take home ciders in cans and bottles
~Double Oak Imperial Apple on tap (exclusive to the cidery)
~Cedar Valley Blend on tap
~Imperial Honeyberry short pours available
~Growler and howler fills available–bring your own clean glassware or pay a deposit and take home one of ours
~Feel free to bring in food
New Pi Cedar Rapids Vendor Fair
Mark your calendar for free family fun!
Join us at the Cedar Rapids' New Pi on Sunday, May 18th from 11:00-1:00 for some family-friendly fun! Visit with local vendors, sample local products, enjoy free face painting and balloon animals, live music, and more. We’ll be sampling our award-winning hard ciders.