8th Annual Cider Harvest Festival at Merridale Cidery & Distillery

Experience BC’s Craft Cider Community

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8th Annual Cider Harvest Festival at Merridale Cidery & Distillery

Experience BC’s Craft Cider Community

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Calling all Cider Enthusiasts!

Celebrate BC Craft Cider in the Heart of the Cowichan Valley

Join us at Merridale Cidery & Distillery for the annual Cider Harvest Festival, a celebration of BC craft cider, harvest season, and life on the farm. Sample ciders from producers across British Columbia, enjoy live music, explore the orchard, and savour farm-crafted food made right here at Merridale. It’s one of Vancouver Island’s favourite fall traditions and the perfect way to celebrate harvest season.

September 27 | 1-4pm | Merridale Cidery & Distillery

Calling all Cider Enthusiasts!

Celebrate BC Craft Cider in the Heart of the Cowichan Valley

Join us at Merridale Cidery & Distillery for the annual Cider Harvest Festival, celebrating BC craft cider and harvest season in the Cowichan Valley. Sample ciders from producers across British Columbia, enjoy live music, explore the orchard, and savour farm-crafted food made right here at Merridale.

September 27 | 1-4pm | Merridale Cidery & Distillery

Calling all Cider Enthusiasts!

Kick Off Harvest Season in the Cowichan Valley

Join us at Merridale Cidery & Distillery for the annual Cider Harvest Festival, celebrating BC craft cider and harvest season in the Cowichan Valley. Sample ciders from producers across British Columbia, enjoy live music, explore the orchard, and savour farm-crafted food made right here at Merridale.

September 27 | 1-4pm | Merridale Cidery & Distillery

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Cider Fest Pouring
Cider Fest Pouring

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES

Admission to the Merridale Cider Harvest Festival, access to participating cideries, transportation, a souvenir tasting glass, live entertainmentand and the opportunity to explore our beautiful orchard setting. Click Here for Pick-Up Locations & Times →

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Calling all Cider Enthusiasts!

Celebrate BC Craft Cider in the Heart of the Cowichan Valley

Join us at Merridale Cidery & Distillery for the annual Cider Harvest Festival, a celebration of BC craft cider, harvest season, and life on the farm. Sample ciders from producers across British Columbia, enjoy live music, explore the orchard, and savour farm-crafted food made right here at Merridale. It’s one of Vancouver Island’s favourite fall traditions and the perfect way to celebrate harvest season.

September 27 | 1-4pm | Merridale Cidery & Distillery

Calling all Cider Enthusiasts!

Celebrate BC Craft Cider in the Heart of the Cowichan Valley

Join us at Merridale Cidery & Distillery for the annual Cider Harvest Festival, celebrating BC craft cider and harvest season in the Cowichan Valley. Sample ciders from producers across British Columbia, enjoy live music, explore the orchard, and savour farm-crafted food made right here at Merridale.

September 27 | 1-4pm | Merridale Cidery & Distillery

Calling all Cider Enthusiasts!

Celebrate BC Craft Cider in the Heart of the Cowichan Valley

Join us at Merridale Cidery & Distillery for the annual Cider Harvest Festival, celebrating BC craft cider and harvest season in the Cowichan Valley. Sample ciders from producers across British Columbia, enjoy live music, explore the orchard, and savour farm-crafted food made right here at Merridale.

September 27 | 1-4pm | Merridale Cidery & Distillery

Cider Fest Pouring

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES

Admission to the Merridale Cider Harvest Festival, access to participating cideries, transportation, a souvenir tasting glass, live entertainment and and the opportunity to explore our beautiful orchard setting.

Sign Up for Early Ticket Access & 2026 Festival Updates

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Tokens

Tasting tokens can be added when you purchase your ticket or bought on-site for $2 each. Most samples are 1 token, while select premium pours require 2 tokens.
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Transportation

Local guests can choose from a limited number of self-drive tickets available for those who prefer to drive themselves.

Click Here for Pick-Up Locations & Times →

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Pop-up shop

Hosted by Cook Street Liquor, the festival pop-up shop offers the opportunity to purchase featured ciders and specialty products from participating producers to enjoy at home.

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Farm-Crafted Food

The eatery is open to festival guests and the public, with seating available first come, first served. Cider and non-alcoholic drinks are available at the bar.

Click here to see the Menu

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live music

Enjoy live music throughout the festival as you sip, sample, and explore the orchard. We’ll be announcing this year’s featured performer soon, so stay tuned for updates.

Tasting tokens are not included with admission and must be purchased separately. Tokens can be added when purchasing your festival ticket or bought on-site during the event and are used for cider samples throughout the festival.

VICTORIA – 11:45am
Pick up at Victoria-Uptown Noodlebox
https://goo.gl/maps/HPZHg7vLp4MrrsR99
WESTSHORE – 12:00pm
Pick up at Colwood-West Shore Park & Ride (By Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre) https://goo.gl/maps/4ddmwfNLzfKpCybT6
NANAIMO – 11:30am
11:30am Pick up at former Visitor Centre at Nanaimo Parkway & Northfield Road (Northfield Rotary Lookout Park:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/guvyykK7T9RDcHEQA
DUNCAN – 12:15pm
Pick up at Duncan-Cowichan Community Centre (on the pool side):  https://goo.gl/maps/29RuQS4WBBcBuRrLA

Local guests can also choose from a limited number of self-drive tickets available for those who prefer to drive themselves.

Hosted by Cook Street Liquor, the festival pop-up shop offers the opportunity to purchase featured ciders and specialty products from participating producers to enjoy at home.

Our Farmhouse Eatery will be open to both festival guests and the public, with limited seating available. Festival attendees will also have access to a dedicated snack booth featuring hand-held festival fare.

Festival Food

Grab a festival-friendly bite between cider tastings.

  • Veggie Samosas | 2 for $6
    Dairy-free • Vegetarian
  • Chicken Samosas | 2 for $6
    Dairy-free
  • Spiced Nuts | $6
    Dairy-free • Gluten-free • Vegetarian
  • Popcorn | $5
    Vegan • Dairy-free • Gluten-free
  • Street Corn | $5
    Gluten-free • Vegetarian
  • Apple Chicken Sausage on a Bun | $6
  • Pork Sausage on a Bun | $6
    Gluten-free

Please speak with our team about allergies or dietary concerns before ordering.

Enjoy live music throughout the festival as you sip, sample, and explore the orchard. We’ll be announcing this year’s featured performer soon, so stay tuned for updates.

Celebrating the Land, Flavours and Innovation of British Columbia’s Thriving Craft Cider Industry

Early Bird
$54 | August 8–21

General Admission
$64 | August 22 onwards

Please note: Admission tickets do not include cider tasting tokens. Tasting tokens can be purchased separately during checkout or at the festival.

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