Highlights include a Global Competition and
Michigan Cider Fest
GRAND
RAPIDS, Mich., April 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Experience Grand Rapids, in partnership with the Michigan
Cider Association, is thrilled to announce the return of Cider Week
GR, May 10th to May 18th. The
nine-day celebration is packed with cider-themed events, tap
takeovers, and the world's largest cider competition, GLINTCAP. It
culminates with "Michigan Cider Fest," a public festival in
downtown Grand Rapids featuring
ciders from across the state, local food, and live music.
"Cider Week GR highlights the exceptional cideries across the
state, alongside the hard work and dedication of our local family
farms," says Kate Lieto, Associate
VP of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids. "It's a celebration of
community, tradition, and the bountiful harvests that keep
West Michigan at the forefront of
cider production."
GLINTCAP
Cider Week GR coincides with the largest cider competition in
the world–the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition
(GLINTCAP). The competition is hosted by the Michigan Cider
Association (MCA) and brings together top cider producers from
around the world. "We are thrilled to welcome cider makers from all
over the globe to Grand Rapids for
what promises to be another unforgettable event," says Paula Englin, Executive Director of the Michigan
Cider Association (MCA).
Michigan Cider Fest
The week-long event culminates on May
18 with "Michigan Cider Fest" at Rosa Parks Circle, from
3-7 p.m. The celebration gives
attendees the opportunity to savor a diverse array of cider from
across the state, complemented by local foods and live music.
Tickets are available at CiderWeekGR.com.
CIDER WEEK GIVEAWAY
To celebrate the return of Cider Week GR, Experience Grand
Rapids is hosting a cider-themed giveaway with a prize package that
includes an overnight hotel stay, gift cards to multiple local
cideries, as well as Culture Pass GR vouchers to explore area
attractions. Entries can be submitted until May 18 at experiencegr.com/cider-giveaway.
Cider Week GR Highlights:
- May 10-18: Cider events, tap
takeovers, paired dinner & more
- GLINTCAP Competition May
15-17
- Michigan Cider Fest, May 18 at
Rosa Parks Circle
- Enter to win the Cider Week Giveaway
- Visit CiderWeekGR.com
Media interviews are available. Contact Emily at 616-350-2073 or
376647@email4pr.com to book kick-off coverage, in-studio cider
segments & on-site live shots.
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