No kids allowed at adults-only cider fest, but well-behaved dogs are
With the high temperature expected to hit 95 Saturday, the Oly Cider Fest could be a promising option for the afternoon and evening.
Only adults and dogs are allowed to attend the hard cider festival from 1-8 p.m. Saturday at Lacey’s Huntamer Park, 618 Woodland Square Loop SE.
“Bring your friends and your well-behaved doggos,” event organizers note on their ticket sales page. “Sorry, no children at this event!”
They also note on their Facebook announcement that canines will be properly pampered and that there will be “goodie bags and water stations for all the four-legged friends who attend!”
That makes sense since the Cider Fest is a fundraiser for Charlie’s Fund, which covers veterinary bills for area pets in need. The Nisqually Veterinary Clinic in Roy provides the life-saving medical attention for pets, and the program requires applicants to submit a background check.
Cider festival tickets cost $30 per person for access to the promise of over 50 types of hard cider options from regional cideries, including Yonder from Seattle, Discovery based out of Tacoma and Pierce County out of Puyallup, to name a few.
Possible pandemic impacts can include a lack of cidery reps for questions during tastings, according to organizers. Masks are not required.
Ticket purchases include a 5 oz. tasting glass with six pours. You can buy additional pours beyond that. There will also be non-alcoholic drinks, food truck options and catering by The Cider Barrel for additional purchase.
This story was originally published July 29, 2022 at 5:00 AM.
