This rain-or-shine event has sold out in past years and is expected to do so again. For people 21 and older, admission is $33 in advance and $45 day-of (space permitting), which includes a CiderFest NC tasting glass and four hours of access to unlimited samples of cider and mead as well as artisanal food, shopping from local arts and crafts vendors, live music and an interactive kids zone. Designated driver tickets are $15, and guests 20 and younger are admitted free. New limited-quantity VIT tickets are available for $50, offering these "Very Important Tasters" early event access at noon, free on-site parking and a commemorative CiderFest NC snifter.