Ciderfest 2026

Head to Louisburg Cider Mill for two weekends of fall celebration featuring fresh cider, homemade donuts, and family-friendly activities. There's no admission or parking fee, making it easy to drop by and enjoy the season. Each day brings a pancake breakfast from the Louisburg Lions Club (8–11am), followed by pony rides, inflatable slides, face painting, and live cider and donut-making demonstrations that run until 6pm. You'll find dozens of craft vendors selling handmade candles, furniture, toys, and gifts alongside food vendors offering kettle corn, smoked turkey legs, and classic fair treats. Music and good food round out the experience—bluegrass performances happen throughout the day on the Lost Trail stage, and you can watch apples get pressed into 100% pure cider right before your eyes. Activities like pony rides and inflatables have separate fees, but simply strolling the grounds, sampling cider and donuts, and browsing crafts costs nothing. It's a relaxed way to spend a fall afternoon with kids of all ages, whether you're there for breakfast or an afternoon outing.