Wisconsin Cider and Mead Festival

Cider lovers and craft beverage fans won’t want to miss the Wisconsin Cider and Mead Festival, a celebration of locally crafted flavors happening at Mershon’s Cidery in Stoughton. This popular event brings together some of the best hard ciders and meads from across Wisconsin and the Midwest for an afternoon of tasting, discovery, and community.

Perfect for both longtime enthusiasts and newcomers to craft cider, the festival offers an opportunity to sample a wide range of unique beverages made with apples, honey, and creative ingredients from regional producers.

Sample Dozens of Craft Ciders and Meads

Festival attendees can enjoy over 60 different ciders and meads from more than 20 producers, making it one of the largest cider and mead tasting events in Wisconsin. Guests will have the chance to explore everything from traditional dry ciders to fruit-infused varieties and rich, flavorful meads.

Each ticket includes:

• Unlimited tastings during the event

• A souvenir tasting glass

• Access to a bottle shop to purchase your favorite discoveries

• The ability to leave and return to explore nearby shops and restaurants in downtown Stoughton

A Unique Craft Beverage Experience

Hosted by Mershon’s Cidery, this annual event highlights the growing popularity of craft cider and mead in Wisconsin. The cidery is known for producing innovative small-batch hard ciders and creating a welcoming atmosphere for cider lovers from across the region.

Located just outside Madison, Stoughton offers a charming small-town setting that makes the festival a perfect weekend outing for locals and visitors alike.

Event Details

• Event: Wisconsin Cider and Mead Festival

• Location: Mershon’s Cidery

• City: Stoughton

• Age Requirement: 21+

• Tickets & Info: mershonscider.com

One of Wisconsin’s Best Craft Beverage Festivals

If you’re searching for cider festivals in Wisconsin, mead tastings near Madison, or unique spring events in Dane County, the Wisconsin Cider and Mead Festival is the perfect place to sip, discover, and celebrate local craft beverages.