Six Oktoberfests are already on this weekend's board and every one of them is about beer; CiderFeast is the apple-season counterweight, and October is exactly when Northeast cider is worth drinking. It sits in Industry City's courtyard, which means the food halls, the shops and the other courtyards are a few steps away when you want to eat between pours. The VIP tier buys a clear hour before the general-admission crowd arrives — the difference between talking to the people pouring and queueing b
What to expect
An outdoor courtyard pour with cider makers at tables around the yard, entered through the Courtyard 1/2 gate on Second Avenue. It runs rain or shine, so the organizers suggest bringing an umbrella rather than hoping. Bring ID — the event is 21 and over with no exceptions.
Good to know
- Nearest trains: D, N or R to 36th St, then walk toward Second Avenue.
- Enter at the Courtyard 1/2 gate at 635 2nd Avenue, not the main Industry City lobby.
- 21+ only — bring government ID, it is checked at the gate.
- Rain or shine; the courtyard is open to the sky, so pack an umbrella.
- The VIP tier gets in an hour early, which is the quietest hour of the day.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
What time does general admission start?
General admission entry is at 1pm; VIP ticket holders enter at noon.
What do tickets cost?
$45 for general admission and $65 for VIP plus fees, with two-ticket packages at $90 and $130 with no fees.
Is it cancelled if it rains?
No — the organizers list it as a rain-or-shine outdoor event and suggest bringing an umbrella.
