Alexandria Cider Festival 2026
Held in the garden of the historic Lloyd House
220 N. Washington St.
Saturday, November 21
1-5 p.m.
Tickets $50 per person through November 1, $55 November 2-20, and $65 at the door.
$25 for designated drivers. Tickets available here. Minimum Age: 21
Celebrate Virginia Cider Week with a special tasting event on the grounds of historic Lloyd House and on Queen Street in Old Town Alexandria. The event includes cider tastings, a souvenir cider glass, live music, tavern games, a food truck, and a little history too! This year, for the nations 250th anniversary, the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience ("Out of Many, One") will be open on Queen Street during the event. The Alexandria Cider Festival includes offerings from Albemarle, Blue Bee, Bold Rock, Ciders from Mars, Henway, Lost Boy, Potter's Craft Cider, Sage Bird, and more.
Cider was a popular beverage in 18th and early 19th century Alexandria and offered at area taverns, including Gadsby’s Tavern. Thomas Jefferson cultivated eighteen varieties of apples in his orchard at Monticello (planted between 1769 and 1814). Today, there are over 30 different apple varieties grown specifically for cider production throughout Virginia. Cider is fermented like wine, not brewed like beer. One of the most common misconceptions amongst consumers is that hard cider is made in just ‘one’ style rather than the many different styles that are produced. Virginia Cider Week was established by the Virginia General Assembly on September 5, 2012 to recognize this growing segment of Virginia’s economy.
Tickets for the Alexandria Cider Festival 2026 may be purchased through The Alexandria Shop. Minimum Age: 21. Check in at The Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington Street. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $65, if space is available. Dress for the weather - the event is outdoors!
Proceeds from the Cider Festival will benefit the Historic Alexandria Museums.
About the Office of Historic Alexandria
The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits, and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.
About the Virginia Cider Association
The Virginia Cider Association's mission is to connect, inform, and promote Virginia’s cider industry. It supports members by educating the public on craft cider, advocating on legislative issues, and fostering industry cooperation. Through partnerships and programs, including Virginia Cider Week, the Association works to enhance market exposure and strengthen the industry statewide. For more information, visit https://virginiacider.org.
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