CIDERFEST 2025

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

SEPTEMBER 19-21

Welcome the new season with us at our annual Ciderfest!

This fun festival is family-friendly, pup-friendly, and great for all ages. Who doesn’t want to sip fresh-pressed cider and listen to live music — all while eyeing delicious pies at auction?

EVENT LINEUP + HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Live music, food specials, and fresh-pressed cider DAILY from our very own cider press!

EVENT LINEUP

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH

Along with the other festivities Friday includes fun games including the cupcake walk.

  • Cider Press - All Day
    The cider press will be running throughout the day for fresh apple cider for purchase to support our local community organizations. The handbuilt cider press is fueled by locally donated apples. $5 per jug, unpasteurized. 100% of proceeds are donated.

    Fundraising Booth 2-8 PM
    Volunteers will be selling jugs of cider alongside cupcakes and cupcake packs. The proceeds are donated. 

    Ciderfest Main Kickoff - 5:45 PM
    In the early evening, we'll be taking the stage to welcome guests and share the mission of Ciderfest + highlight the activities throughout the weekend.

    Live Music - 5-8 PM
    Jed Crisologo

    Cupcake Walks - 6 PM + 7:30 PM
    Location: Turf in front of the stage.
    Volunteers will be roaming the venue beforehand to collect names and $10 entry fee. Winners receive prizes!

saturday, SEPTEMBER 20TH

Bring your pies for the competition or cast your vote for your favorite! A perfect day to come sip fresh cider and enjoy time with your loved ones.

  • Cider Press - All Day
    The cider press will be running throughout the day for fresh apple cider for purchase to support our local community organizations. The handbuilt cider press is fueled by locally donated apples. $5 per jug, unpasteurized. 100% of proceeds are donated.

    Fundraising Booth 2-8 PM
    Volunteers will be selling jugs of cider alongside cupcakes. cupcake packs, and slices of pie. The proceeds are donated. 

    Pie Contest - 2 PM
    Location: Main Stage
    Pie submissions are to be turned in no later than noon to be entered in. See our post here for specific pie contest details. 

    Silent Dessert Auction - 3:30-4:30 PM
    Location: Inside the distillery.
    After the pie contest winners are announced, the silent dessert auction will start.

    Pie By The Slice - 3:30 Until Sold Out
    $5 Per Slice, All proceeds donated.

    Live Music - 6-8 PM
    Dane Vance Creek

sunday, SEPTEMBER 21st

Shop local at the Makers’ Market, featuring many vendors and all kinds of fun treasures, gifts, and baked goods.

  • Cider Press - All Day
    The cider press will be running throughout the day for fresh apple cider for purchase to support our local community organizations. Locally donated apples fuel the hand-built cider press. $5 per jug, unpasteurized. 100% of proceeds are donated.

    Fundraising Booth 2-8 PM
    Volunteers will be selling jugs of cider alongside cupcakes. cupcake packs, and slices of pie. The proceeds are donated. 

    Makers’ Market 12-4 PM
    Come browse a variety of vendors with something for everyone! From sweet treats to hand-made goods, woodworking, jewelry, and more. Vendor fees go directly to the fundraiser. 

ciderfest and the community

Our Ciderfest fundraiser contributes to multiple agencies and organizations in Eatonville.

Get Involved

Want to be a part of Ciderfest? We’ve got a few ways for you to get involved!

1) Apple donation

Purchase or donate money towards apples locally sourced by The Produce Stand located at 39610 Eatonville Cutoff Rd Eatonville WA 98328. Get in touch with The Produce Stand by calling 253-331-5210 or by emailing  theproducestandeatonvillewa@gmail.com for details.

2) Offer your apple tree

Do you have apple trees our volunteers can pick from leading up to the event? Let us know via email here what trees are available for us to pick from.

4) Submit a pie

📅 Saturday, Sept 20 @ 2 PM
🍏 Part of Ciderfest Fundraiser supporting Eatonville Family Agency, Special Olympics Eatonville Cruisers & EHS Track and Field. Categories judged on taste, appearance & overall.
Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place!
To enter: Email Bree@drinkmillhaus.com with your name, email, phone, pie flavor, location, and a fun fact about you!

Bring two pies (8–10 inches, any flavor). One for the judges + by-the-slice sales, one for the silent auction. Drop off Friday evening or before Saturday noon.

Welcome fall with us and a weekend full of fun, family-friendly activities!

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