The 2025 edition of Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend takes place May 2-4, when several local wineries and cideries partner for a signature weekend of cider, wine and food. Artisan hard cider and award-winning wines are showcased with a full schedule of tastings, tours, new releases, picnics, pairing dinners, live music, orchard hikes, vineyard yoga and more.

Enjoy a great Friday night to kick-off Cider Wine and Dine Weekend, the amazing sound of Raphael and Elizabeth with Moonshine State! Bonfires will be going and S’more Kits available to enjoy after your hotdog dinner around the fire! The Sunset is priceless in the yard at Appalachian Ridge Artisan Cidery! Moonshine State is an Americana duo out of Western North Carolina, featuring Multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Elizabeth McCorvey & vocalist/guitarist Raphael Graves. They perform originals and multi-genre acoustic medleys.