ATHENS, Ala. — Now in its twelfth year, the Sippin’ Cider Festival offers an evening of shopping, singing and other fun holiday activities while sipping on winter’s favorite drink.
During the Sippin’ Cider Festival, participating merchants will 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.
Sippin’ Cider is a free event hosted by Athens Main Street.
While sipping on cider, guests can tackle their Christmas shopping and browse for unique holiday decorations. Merchants of downtown Athens will serve up plenty of gift ideas and special sales throughout the evening. Strolling carolers from Lindsay Lane Christian Academy Performing Arts Group will provide entertainment as guests sip and shop.
Need to take a break? Sit in Merchants Alley and hear Downtown with Devin and Things In Common Choir sing everyone’s favorite holiday songs.
Additional activities include Christmas carols led by Athens High School and Athens Middle School choirs on the courthouse steps, eating smores on the courthouse lawn, visits with Santa and free carriage rides.