On Saturday, May 11, "Iizuna Cider Garden 2024," an event to taste cider from Iizuna Town, will be held at St. Cousair Hill.
A delicious and fun annual event to enjoy cider.
Here are the details.
About "Cider Garden"
"Cider Garden" is an annual event hosted by St. Cousair Co., Ltd.
The venue, St. Cousair Hill, is located in Iizuna Town, Nagano Prefecture, which sits at an elevation of 600m and is blessed with a climate of sharp temperature differences, making it one of the prefecture's leading apple-producing areas.
More than 50 varieties of apples are cultivated throughout the town, including famous varieties such as "Fuji," "Tsugaru," "Shinano Sweet," and "Shinano Dolce," overseas varieties like "Bramley," "Belle de Boskoop," and "Newton," as well as "Takasaka Apple," which is designated as a natural monument of Iizuna Town.
At "Cider Garden," you can compare and taste unique ciders crafted by producers filled with such dedication.
You can fully enjoy ciders that the makers have poured their ingenuity and heart into crafting.
Full of Unique Programs!
At "Cider Garden" this year, the stage will once again feature live music by singer-songwriters from Nagano Prefecture, as well as ukulele and hula dance performances.
In addition, workshops that parents and children can join together will also be held.
The special lunch for the day features "Tapas dishes" supervised by Winery Restaurant St. Cousair, using seasonal ingredients.
It is a limited delicatessen menu available only on this day.
Why not come and take part?
Reference
Event Overview
■ Event Name: Iizuna Cider Garden 2024
■ Date & Time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10:00 - 16:00
■ Venue: St. Cousair Winery Flagship Store, Garden Square
■ Activities:
- Paid tasting (flight comparison) of Kita-Shinshu ciders
- Live music by singer-songwriters from Nagano Prefecture
- Ukulele and hula dance performances conveying the beautiful culture of Hawaii
- Workshops by creators from Iizuna Town
■ Special Lunch:
"Tapas dishes" supervised by Winery Restaurant St. Cousair, using seasonal ingredients
A limited delicatessen menu available only on this day
■ Shuttle Service: Free shuttle buses will operate as needed from Mure Station
■ Additional Information:
- Free admission
- To taste and compare ciders, please purchase tickets at the set up near the entrance
Sold in booklets of ten 100-yen tickets for 1,000 yen. Ciders can be sampled starting from a minimum of 3 tickets per cup
* Purchased tickets can also be used at the delicatessen
* Any tickets remaining after the event ends can be used for shopping at the St. Cousair Winery Flagship Store (however, they cannot be exchanged for cash)