Celebrate and support the work of City Fruit by joining us at Celebrates!

About the event: Celebrates is an evening filled with local cider and other beverage tastings, an abundant spread of thoughtfully prepared small bites, live music, a silent auction with fun items and experiences to bid on, and a short program with an invitation to support City Fruit's work.

Event details:

Date and time: Thursday, May 7th, 6-9pm

Location: Ballard Elks Lodge (6411 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107)

Parking: Free parking is available on-site.

Registration: Tickets are required. Early bird ticket rates are available through April 12 (***UPDATE! Early bird tickets extended thru Wednesday 4/15***). Full price tickets will be available starting April 13, and a limited number of full price tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

General Admission tickets: early bird $65, full price $85

General Admission tickets include unlimited non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages, including ciders, tonics, and kombuchas (kombuchas may have up to 2% ABV); a vibrant menu of small bites inspired by the abundance of the Pacific Northwest in spring; and access to the silent auction. Cider tasting tickets will be available for $5/tasting.

Cider Lovers tickets: early bird $95, full price $115

Cider Lovers tickets include five (5) cider tastes (each taste is 4oz); unlimited non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages, including ciders, tonics, and kombuchas (kombuchas may have up to 2% ABV); a vibrant menu of small bites inspired by the abundance of the Pacific Northwest in spring; and access to the silent auction. Additional cider tasting tickets will be available for $5/tasting.

VIP tickets: early bird $125, full price $145

VIP tickets include unlimited cider tastes (each taste is 4oz); complimentary bottle of Seattle Cider Company's City Fruit Cider to take home; unlimited non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages, including ciders, tonics, and kombuchas (kombuchas may have up to 2% ABV); a vibrant menu of small bites inspired by the abundance of the Pacific Northwest in spring; and access to the silent auction.

Food: The menu for the evening celebrates the flavors of spring and the incredible variety of fruits grown and harvested in our region. Guests will enjoy an abundant spread of thoughtfully prepared small bites designed for sharing, fruit-forward grazing boards, fresh crudité, and artisan cheeses and charcuterie. With a strong emphasis on seasonal produce and many vegan and vegetarian options alongside a few carefully selected meat offerings, the menu reflects the spirit of City Fruit: fresh, vibrant, and rooted in the bounty of our community.

Beverages: We will have a number of cideries offering 4oz cider tastings at the event, including:

Greenwood Cider Co
Finnriver
Madrone
Yonder
Republic of Cider
Pinball Hard Cider
OffSet Ciderworks
Bauman's Cider
Schilling Hard Cider
Alpenfire Cider
Empyrical Cider
Jötunn Ciderhouse
Seattle Cider Co
2 Towns Ciderhouse

All guests will have unlimited tastings of nonalcoholic and low-alcohol beverages, including Nowhere Foods, Culture Shock, Sauk Farm, CommuniTea Kombucha, Huney Jun Kombucha, and others.

Accessibility: The event will take place on the second floor of the Elks Lodge, which is accessible by an elevator.

Attire: While dressy casual / cocktail attire is encouraged, we recognize that many folks may be coming straight from work or other life activities. Please come as you are! Your presence is more important than your outfit.

Other details: This event is 21+ only.

About City Fruit: City Fruit harvests fruit from Seattle area trees and distributes nearly 100,000 servings of fruit annually to 50+ local food banks, community-based organizations, tiny home villages, mutual aid programs, and more. City Fruit also offers volunteer and education opportunities, as well as expert fruit tree care services. Learn more at https://www.cityfruit.org/

Celebrates 2026

A Fundraiser and Cider Tasting Event for City Fruit