Cider Summit Chicago


When

February 26, 2016, Friday from 11:00AM - 8:00PM

Fee

Entrance Fee: $35.00

Contact

Alan Shapiro SBS Imports / Cider Summit alanmshapiro@sbs-imports.com

About this Event

Fourth Annual Cider Summit Chicago, February 27
Region’s Largest Cider Tasting Returns to Navy Pier Grand Ballroom

Saturday, February 27, 2016
Session One: 11am-3pm
Session Two: 4pm-8pm

The owners and cidermakers will be on hand to inform and guide guests through the samplings which will be available in 4-ounce portions. Cider Summit will feature over 140 ciders including regional favorites and international classics from countries such as England, Scotland, France, and Spain. The event will also feature specially selected food pairings, a new Cider Cocktail Lounge hosted by The Northman and Woodford Reserve, and an event store featuring Cider Summit t-shirts and other merchandise.

All tickets will be sold in advance online via CiderSummit.com. General admission tickets include a souvenir tasting glass, 8 tasting tickets and a $1 donation to Heartland Alliance. Those may be purchased for $30 through 1/31/16 and $35 thereafter until sold out. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $40 and include express entry and two additional tasting tickets. Designated driver tickets are available for $5, and include a bottle of water. These are available as a walk-up purchase on event day only.

A separate ticket is required for each session. The event is strictly 21 and over – no exceptions.

For those seeking to utilize public transportation, Chicago Brew Bus will provide shuttle service starting at 10:30am between the Blue Line Grand stop, Red Line Grand-State stop, and Navy Pier throughout the day. CTA buses also run directly to Navy Pier. Onsite parking is available in the Navy Pier garages.

Cider Summit is presented by Binny’s Beverage Depot, along with supporting sponsors The Northman Cider Bar, Woodford Reserve, Oregon Fruit Products, Hotel Palomar, Chicago Brew Bus, and Louis Glunz Beers. Media support is provided by Chicago Reader and WBEZ Public Radio.