Cider Days

Apple Activities and Products for Purchase

We’ve got apples galore! Here's what was served up in 2021:  

• Caramel, Dutch and gluten free apple pies by Granny Scott's Pie Shop
• Hot and cold organic cider
• Apple Pie Ice Cream by Em's Organic Ice Cream
• Caramelized apple and onions on brats and dogs by Cuisine Catering
• Apple funnel cake and apple fries by Funnelicious
• Apple Cider BBQ Sauce on sandwiches with appleslaw dressing by Colorado Pig Rig
• Sweet 'N Tart Caramel Apple Popcorn, Granny Smith Shaved Ice & Caramel Apple Cheesecake on a stick by Capones Concessions
• Apple cider braised pork tacos with apple-onion pico de gallo by Dos Gringos
• Apple Pie Funnel Cake, Apple Cider Float, Apple Pie Milk Shakes & more from Lucky Mary's Baking Company
• Apple turnovers & Apple Bacon Mac 'N Cheese by Mac 'N Noodles
• Caramel Apple Roll, Apple Crisp Maple Cream Cookie & Caramel Apple Cookies from Suz Cookie Jar Rescue
• Apple Sausage with Apple Glaze & Apple Sauerkraut by The Goods Smoke & Grill
• Turkey Apple Cheddar Wraps by Capital City Wraps
• Hard Cider by Colorado Cider Company in The Beer Garden
• Apple cider donuts by Yummy's Donut House
• Apple cheddar burger with applewood smoked blue cheese by Burger Bus
• Caramel Apple Crepes by The Crepe Outdoors
• Freshly baked apple crisp in our 1930s house
• Hot and cold apple cider
• Organic apples, apple sauce, apple butter, and apple chips by Ela Family Farms

Cider Pressing 

Bring your own apples from home or buy them from the Ela Family Farm stand on site! Either way, don't forget a jug so you can take your freshly pressed cider home with you! Parties will be limited to one 5-gallon bucket of apples each. For pressing larger quantities, join us to press on October 16. More info at Lakewood.org/CiderPressing.

Apple Pie Eating Contest

Join us for the annual Apple Pie Eating Contest! Drop your name in the entry bowl anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the gazebo for a chance to participate.

Separate contests for children and adults (12+) feature exciting apple themed prizes. Contest begins at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday!

Apple Annie's Baking Challenge (Sunday Only)

Join Apple Annie on Sunday under the Gazebo from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. where amateur bakers will strut their skills in the kitchen and show off their baked apple goodies! Festival attendees will taste the entries and vote on which submission knocked their socks off. Winners announced at noon.

First place bakers will win a $100 cash prize, $100 worth in gift certificates, all sorts of apple goodies & season tickets to the 2022 Sounds Exciting! Summer Concert Series! 

Think you’ve got what it takes? Complete our entry form(PDF, 393KB) and submit it on or before Wednesday, September 28.

2021 Amusements
Enjoy amusements including the following all around the festival (all amusements are INCLUDED in admission ticket price):

• Cider Pressing.
• Straw Bale Maze.
• Line Dancing.
• Face Painting (Apple themes are FREE).
• Kids Craft Zone.
• Magician & Balloon Artist.
• Petting Zoo.
• Burro Rides.
• Horse-Drawn Wagon.
• Train Rides.
• Trick Pig Show.
• Goat Walkabouts.
• Pie Eating Contest.

Gala Gazebo

Presented by Mix 100

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amphitheater

2021 Historical Demonstrations
Enjoy unique and timeless historical demonstrations including (but not limited to):

• Blacksmithing.
• Wood carving.
• Lace making.
• Crocheting.
• Quilting.
• Knitting.
• Chair Caning.
• Embroidery. (Sat only)
• Weaving and spinning wheels.
• Vintage sewing machine.
• Antique vehicles and tractors.
• Butter making.
• Vintage farm equipment.

Our demonstrators will be scattered throughout the site!

If you are the master of a lost craft, we invite you to join us at Cider Days!
Apply to be a demonstrator here!(PDF, 505KB)

Colorado's Largest Tractor Pull

Join the Rocky Mountain Tractor Pullers Association in Colorado’s largest tractor pull. The tractor pull takes place throughout the festival (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) both Saturday and Sunday. 

The Beer Garden

Don’t miss the beer garden (presented by Foothills Credit Union), featuring Lakewood-brewed craft beer, lawn games and more.

Enjoy beer, cider and wine from local favorites, including: 

• Colorado Cider Company
•  WestFax Brewing Company
•  Great Frontier Brewing Company
•  Landlocked Ales
•  Old 121 Brewhouse
•  Green Mountain Beer Company

Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Interclub Partnership.

Hard Cider Tasting

Details on the 2022 Hard Cider Tasting are coming soon...

Visit Event Webpage

Join the Colorado Cider Guild in Colorado’s largest “Hard Cider Tasting”. Enjoy over 50 delicious hard ciders from around the region and world!

$40 Tasting Package | $15 Designated Driver

• Must be 21+ to purchase tasting tickets
• Unlimited tasting and commemorative glass
• Tickets are sold online and at the box office while supplies last
• Tasting times: Noon - 3 p.m. & 4-7 p.m.
• Proceeds benefit the Colorado Cider Guild
• Children will be permitted to enter with their parent/guardian, but no kids activities will be provided.

For more info, visit Lakewood.org/HardCider

Tickets

GENERAL ADMISSION - Family Weekend
Includes all amusements and entertainment. Re-entry allowed throughout the day.

Advanced Adult Admission: $8 
Day Of Adult Admission: $10
Child Admission: $6
(Fees may apply when purchasing over the phone.)

Purchase Tickets

Purchased online, by phone or in person:

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park
Located at 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood, CO 80226.
Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
(303) 987-7850

Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office 
Located at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226.
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
(303) 987-7845

Get $1 off your first cup of cider when you ride your bike to Cider Days! We’ll store it for you for free while you enjoy the festival. Drop your bike at the Bike Valet located in front of Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park (at 801 S. Yarrow St.), and we’ll check it for safe keeping until 5 p.m. both days. See map above for exact location.

All riders will receive a coupon for $1 off their first cup of hot or cold Cider. (Offer not valid for hard cider.)

See below for recommended bike routes to take to the festival: 
From the North by way of Garrison Street.
From the South, by way of Florida Avenue.
From the East, Martindale area & Sheridan Boulevard.
From the West, Glennon Heights area.

Cider Days Bike Valet is presented to you in partnership with Lakewood Bicycle Advisory Team.

From East/Denver/Aurora:

• 1 - Downtown Denver
• 3 - Alameda Station
• 11 - Aurora Metro Center via Mississippi Ave.
• 14 - I-25 & Broadway Station
• 87L - Civic Center Station

From North/Arvada:

• 76 - Old Town Arvada

From South/Littleton:

• 76 - Southwest Station
• 87L - Wadsworth/Hampton

From West:

• 3 - Federal Center Station