The Napoleone Cider Festival will return to Victoria once again for a day-long garden party held at the Orchard Bar in Coldstream on Saturday 9 March, championing craft cider produced with 100 per cent Australian-grown fruit.
The 2024 Napoleone Cider Festival will showcase produce from Napoleone and Louis, including classic apple and pear ciders and Louis Rosé cider, as well as international guest ciders, local beers, wine, fresh juice and soft drinks.
Taking place from 11am until 6pm during peak harvest season, the Orchard Bar invites Johnny Ripe Apple Pies from the Mornington Peninsula to serve its famous apple pies with vanilla ice cream, with Bahn Mi Brother and La Bella vita Pizzeria also set to return, alongside crêpes from Little Yarra Crêperie and Mexican food from Tacos LA.
A West African Drummers performance led by Kofi Kunkpe will kick off the festivities, with the trio roving the festival, before West Preston band Gusto Gusto takes the stage with a flamboyant music show that encourages audience participation.
The family-friendly occasion will also focus on child-friendly activities, such as face painting, the Festive Tribe Block Party and a pop-up play space.
Tickets for the Napoleone Cider Festival are available now via Humanitix, at $10 for online presale and $15 at the gate, with kids entering for free.
All guests purchasing tickets in the online presale will automatically be entered into the door prize, which offers the chance an exclusive party for ten guests at the Orchard Bar valued at $500.