Drink Ontario Apples Events

From September 19 – 26, cideries across Ontario will celebrate the apple harvest with exclusive cider releases, live entertainment, giveaways and more. Follow the Craft Cider Trail, taste the variety of tart-to-sweet apples, not commonly sold in grocery stores, and sample the best of craft cider from apples grown right here in Ontario.

In addition to cider, look for on-site farm markets selling fresh pies, jams and other goodies. Many farms offer activities and games for families with younger kids, like corn mazes or playgrounds.

Be sure to dress for a rural experience and check the hours of operation, farm fees, availability of your favourite ciders, reservations and pet policy before you visit.

Check out just a few of the exciting activities planned for Craft Cider Week!

Festivals and Events

Sept 20 – 21 Follow the Drink ON Apples Can Van to the St. George Apple Fest. Listed as a Top 100 Festival in Ontario – a FREE family festival where the pungent aroma of crisp, ripe apples is in sharp contrast to the sweetness of candied apples! Over 120 vendors provide a kaleidescope of colour.

Brighton Applefest will be celebrating all things apple from September 25th- 28th. Dirty Dog Cider will be there to celebrate with them by participating in their annual Street Fair along the main street of the town as a vendor of our hard and sweet ciders.

Orchard Tours

Heartwood Farm & Cidery, 5438 Second Line, Erin

Heartwood offers a variety of tours, some geared toward adults, others toward families with kids. Following your tour, enjoy a cider on their woodland patio!

West Avenue Cider House, 84 Concession 8 E, Freelton

Enjoy a mini guided tour and tasting of the orchard where you will learn all about West Ave’s  award-winning ciders, heritage, and organic orchards. Tours run every Saturday and Sunday September – October at 1pm for approximately 45 minutes.

Local Food Pop-Ups

Heeman’s, 20422 Nissouri Road, London

Heeman’s is super excited to bring back the much-loved Food Trucks on the Farm! Running every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Labour Day through Thanksgiving, trucks will be onsite serving delicious lunches from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

Woodfolk Cider, 1151 Warminster Side Rd, Coldwater

Woodfolk will host Texas Style BBQ by Two Biddies Saturday, September 20·12:00 – 6:00pm

Live Entertainment

Vieni Estates, 4553 Fly Road, Beamsville

Vieni will be hosting a Sip & Cider event on Sunday September 21 from 1-4PM featuring local vocalist Stephanie DeShane.

Twin Pines Orchards, 8169 Kennedy Line, Thedford

Celebrate Apple-Fest September 27 – 28, the start of Twin Pine’s Harvest, if mother nature cooperates, Apple Picking starts. They will have Live Music, delicious woodfired pizza, Cider Donuts, Candy Apples and many cider samples.

Thornbury Craft, 90 King St E, Thornbury

Sip and savour Thornbury Craft’s award-winning ciders and enjoy delicious food all week long. Take in the sounds of live music on Saturday, September 20 from 2–5pm and Sunday, September 21 from 1–4pm. For those who want to elevate the experience even more, book a 30-minute facility tour and discover how they craft our ciders and beers. Learn about the history, the evolution of the company, and the rich heritage of the area. Each tour includes a flight of four beverages to enjoy in our Taproom afterwards. Tours take place at 4pm and must be booked in advance. Available dates during Cider Week are Monday, Sept 22, Thursday, Sept 25, and Friday, Sept 26.

Spy Cidery & Distillery,

Applewood Farm & Winery, 2055 Saintfield Road, Seagrave

Fall fun on the farm begins September 20 and the corn maze is open until October 26th. Sample some delicious ciders only available at the farmgate.

Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Rd, Munster

Play, sip, snack, splash, bounce and zip your way through all the beloved farm attractions including an incredible maze. Stay for cider, pizza and good times at the on-site Macintosh Cider House.

Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery, 1074 Cranberry Rd, Bala

Experience the unique cranberry farm by Wagon or take in the Fall colours on their hiking trails. Take part in a guided journey from peat bog to the delicious Cliff Jump cranberry cider.

The County Cider Company, 657 Bongards Crossroads, Waupoos

Saturday September 20 Celebrate the End-of-Year Fall Festival! The day will be filled with live music, local vendors, face painting, and plenty of fun activities for all ages. County Cider will also be featuring a special cider release, along with a brand-new cocktail crafted with cider. To top it off, there will be apple pies and other seasonal apple treats for everyone to enjoy.

Pick Your Own

Great Lakes Farms, 5111 Union Road, Port Stanley

U Pick Apples from Aug 30 – October. The Great Lakes Fun Farm activity offers outdoor activities from playgrounds to zip lines; there are plenty of exciting options for everyone.

Brantview Apples & Cider, 225 Howell Road, St. George

Pick your own apples at Brantview Farms and purchase some delicious Howell Road Cider to go.

Archibald’s Estate Winery, 6275 Liberty St N, Bowmanville

Archibald’s goes full throttle with pick your own apples during September. On weekends, the outside bar is open where delicious cider can be sampled. They also offer fries, fritters & caramel apple dumplings at the Apple Core Café.

Elevated Experiences

Ironwood Cider House, 1425 Lakeshore Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Celebrate the arts, community, and diversity in Niagara on the Lake. Come and enjoy a unique mix of ciders and wine at the cider house and adjacent Art Gallery.

Loch Mór Cider Company, 890 Danforth Rd, Hillier

Sample award-winning heritage varietal dry ciders paired with artisanal chocolates in beautiful Prince Edward County.

The Drink ON Apples Can Van

September 19 – 20 – The Drink ON Apples Can Van will be on tour with stops along the Blue Mountain Cider Trail including Coffin Ridge (Forbidden Cider), Spy Distillery and Cidery, Thornbury Craft, Ardiel Cider House at Georgian Hills Vineyard and Windswept Cider. Stop by and play our apple toss, learn about craft cider and win a prize. From tote bags to T’s, coasters to openers, you’ll find fun at every stop.