Cider is having a quiet boom across the Baltics, and this June Vilnius is marking that moment with its first dedicated Baltic Cider Festival. Taking place on June 6 at Aludariai Beer Cellar, the event brings together producers from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia.
Cider may be one of the fastest-evolving categories in the Baltic drinks scene, and this June, Vilnius will host the event that brings the region’s makers and enthusiasts together under one roof. On June 6, the inaugural Baltic Cider Festival will take place at Aludariai Beer Cellar, marking the first dedicated cider festival in the Baltic States.
The event arrives at a moment when cider culture across Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia is experiencing a renaissance. New producers are emerging, traditional apple ciders are being reimagined through modern techniques, and experimental styles featuring pears, berries, hops, and barrel ageing are attracting a growing audience of curious drinkers.
Designed as a celebration of both tradition and discovery, the festival will gather cider makers from across the Baltic region, alongside invited guests from abroad, including producers from Finland. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the people behind the bottles, explore a diverse range of styles, and gain insights into the traditions and innovations shaping contemporary cider production.
A single festival ticket includes unlimited tastings served in an official festival glass, allowing guests to experience dozens of ciders throughout the day. Beyond tastings, the programme will feature producer-led discussions, online tasting sessions, a festival shop, food offerings, and the presentation of the festival’s cider awards.
More than simply a tasting event, the Baltic Cider Festival aims to establish a new annual gathering for the region’s cider community. Until recently, the Baltic countries lacked a dedicated festival celebrating cider culture. This inaugural edition seeks to change that, creating a platform where producers and consumers can exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore the diversity of one of Europe’s oldest fermented beverages.
For cider lovers, industry professionals, and curious newcomers alike, the festival promises a rare opportunity to taste the Baltic region’s most exciting ciders in a single day — and to witness the continued rise of a category that is rapidly coming into its own.
