A fun event coming up in Des Moines at the Royal Mile. Wilson’s Orchard will be on hand hosting an “Apples + Bees” cider and mead party. Many samples of different ciders and meads across the country and the world will be available. Here’s more info on this upcoming event:

Join us on October 20th from 10AM-3PM for “Apples and Bees”, a cider and mead party! We will be featuring ciders from Iowa and the rest of the U.S., as well as France, Spain, and England. We will be releasing the full cider/mead list as we get closer to the event so stay tuned! We will also be featuring local apples and honey, as well as cheese from Maytag Dairy. Representatives from participating cideries and meaderies will be on hand to sample their ciders/meads and educate customers on their products and how their beverages are made.

Admission is free if you wish to just come down and sample or 10 tickets can be purchased for $30. Each ticket can be redeemed for one 5 ounce pour. There will also be a special “Apples and Bees” cider taster glass that can be purchased for $5. “Apples and Bees” will be happening on the Royal Mile patio (weather permitting) and is one you surely won’t want to miss!