Chicago Cider Summit

For the third year, Women Employed has been selected as the non-profit beneficiary of the 11th annual Chicago Cider Summit Festival!!

Join us on Saturday, February 8, 2025 with expanded event hours (2:00pm-6:00pm) and the popular Pre-Opening Cider-Cheese-Charcuterie tasting! As always, the festival will feature nearly 150 selections from more than 40 leading cider, mead and fruit spirit producers.

Returning to their original home, Lakeview Terrace at Navy Pier, this rooftop venue features a 4-sided bar at its center amid Chicago skyline views. An event store will feature festival merch and extra tasting tickets. And that’s not all! Other features include the 3rd annual Escanciar (Spanish pour) competition.

The Pre-Opening Cider-Cheese-Charcutrie Tasting this year we will feature 4 curated pairings featuring Northwest cider, cheese, and charcuterie producers. This will take place prior to festival opening from 12:00pm-1:00pm and is limited to 72 participants. You must also purchase either a VIP or General Admission festival ticket in order to be allowed access to the Pre-Opening Tasting.

*TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
https://www.cidersummitnw.com/chicago

VIP tickets (limited quantity): $49.99—includes souvenir tasting glass, 16 tasting tickets, and admission starting at 1:00pm.

General Admission: $40-includes souvenir tasting glass, 12 tasting tickets, and admission starting at 2:00pm.

Pre-Opening Tasting: $35-includes admission at 12pm for pre-opening cider-cheese-charcuterie tasting. You must also purchase either a VIP or General Admission festival ticket.

*All event tickets must be purchased online before February 7th, 2025
*This event is strictly 21 and over—no exceptions