ATHENS, Ala. – On Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 4 to 8 p.m., everyone is invited to sip and shop in downtown Athens to celebrate the holiday season. Now in its fourteenth year, the Sippin’ Cider Festival offers an evening of shopping, singing and other fun holiday activities while sipping winter’s favorite drink.
During the Sippin’ Cider Festival, participating merchants prepare and offer complimentary sample tastings of their favorite hot cider recipe. Cider enthusiasts will vote by ballot for their favorite, and the cider receiving the most votes wins the coveted Cider Cup and bragging rights for the year.
