The Southwest Cider Festival is returning for a second year to showcase the growing popularity of craft cider in the region. Hosted by Cider Corps in Downtown Mesa on Saturday, October 19 from 3 – 8 pm, the festival will include samples of local and regional ciders, food trucks, music and other activities. The event will be outside Cider Corps at 31 S. Robson St. People will be able to enjoy ciders from Arizona’s four cideries:  Stoic Cider, Desert Cider House, Crush Craft Cider Co. and Cider Corps. Cideries from California, Texas, Washington, Colorado and New York will also be on hand. 

 VIP tickets are $50 and include early entry and 20 drink tickets. General Admission tickets are $35 and include 15 drink tickets. Tickets for are now on sale at swciderfest2019.eventbrite.com.