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Cider Festival returns to Alexandria next month

Assorted ciders, beer and mead (image via Meritt Thomas/Unsplash)

A festival dedicated to all things cider-related is making a return to Alexandria next month.

The Alexandria Cider Festival is a special tasting event in the historic Lloyd House (220 N. Washington Street) and is part of the broader Virginia Cider Week.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 18, from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $55 for cider tastings or $25 for designated drivers. The minimum age for the event is 21.

According to the Office of Historic Alexandria’s newsletter:

Event ticket includes cider tastings, a souvenir glass, live music, and a little history too! Tickets $55 in advance, $25 for designated drivers. Online sales end at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 18. After that, tickets can be purchased at the door for $65. Dress for the weather – the event is outdoors! Festival open 1 to 5 p.m. Proceeds from the Cider Festival will benefit the Historic Alexandria Museums.

Image via Meritt Thomas/Unsplash

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