Atlantic Canada’s Biggest Cider Festival

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Produced by Curated Food & Drink Magazine and hosted at the Halifax Marriott Hotel, East Coast Cider Festival is a 2-session cider tasting extravaganza where cider lovers get 3 hours to enjoy delicious ciders from all over Atlantic Canada.

Must be of legal drinking age to attend.

Featuring 22 Cidermakers from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I.

Official Participants

2 Crows Brewing
Annapolis Cider Company
Black Cat Mead
Beausoleil Farmstead
Big Axe Brewery
Bulwark Cider
Chain Yard Cider
Drink Sprizzi
East Coast Cider Company
Island Folks Cider
Lake City Cider
Maritime Express Cidery
Moonrise Ridge
Pay Day Cider
Red Island Cider
Saltbox Brewing
SCOW
Smokehouse Brewery
Sourwood Cider
Spurr Brothers
Wild Wines & Spirits
Yip Cider

Tickets

Ticket fees are included in the price.

What’s included.

Your ticket purchase gets you access to East Coast Cider Festival, a take-home souvenir glass, 12 (4oz) cider sample tickets, and a redeemable food token ($10 value).

Scroll down for food menu.

Add-ons?

Drink tickets

Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase at $2/each or 2 for $3 (taxes included). Please be aware that East Coast Cider Festival holds the rights to refuse service.

Food tickets

Additional food tickets will be available for $10/each (gratuity and taxes included).

Cider fest T-shirts

East Coast Cider Festival T-shirts will be available for $15/each or 2 for $25 (taxes included). 

Thank you to our festival sponsor

Chef Ambrose, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Chef Ambrose Pinder

Chef ’s Menu

Crispy Pork Belly Bao

Lime Crema, Fried Plantain Bits, Pineapple Pico, Crispy Jalapeno

Braised Duck Taco (gf)

Grilled Street Corn Salad, Corn tortilla, Salsa Verde

Cheeseburger Wonton

Mac Sauce

Jackfruit Fritters (v)

Bahamian Calypso Sauce

Melon & Prosciutto Skewer (gf)

Fig Balsamic, Bocconcini Cheese, Fresh Basil

Veggie Spring Roll (gf)

Fresh Vegetables, Sesame Aioli

Doughnut Bites

Raspberry

Stay Overnight with Our Official Venue Partner

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax
$199/night

Elevate your experience in Nova Scotia's bustling capital city with a stay at Halifax Marriott Harbourfront. Situated along the scenic Halifax Waterfront, this hotel offers easy access to the shops and restaurants along the boardwalk as well as the Historic Properties. Having recently completed a 10 million dollar guestroom renovation, they are ready to welcome you for a restful night and spectacular adventure!

 
Feed Nova Scotia coat check by donation

$5 Coat Check

Bringing a coat or jacket to East Coast Cider Festival? Check your items in at the Feed Nova Scotia Coat Check! Cost is $5/item.

Thank you for helping us feed people in need!

Casino Taxi

A safe ride home!

We’re proud to have Casino Taxi as our safe ride partner for East Coast Cider Festival.

Taxis available at the hotel entrance after each session!