Drinks, music and community spirit are on the menu at the Kent Downtown Partnership’s Cider & Ale Trail event in historic downtown.<\/p>\n
The event, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, features a diverse selection of ciders, ales and other beverages while enjoying the charm of Kent’s historic district.<\/p>\n
With tasting tickets in hand, you will embark on an evening exploring various local businesses, each of which hosts a cidery, brewery, or distillery offering tastings of their finest beverages, according to Kent Downtown Partnership.<\/p>\n
“Find a new favorite? Grab a six-pack or bottle and take your new find home with you to share with friends or keep all to yourself,” according to Kent Downtown Partnership.<\/p>\n
Participating cideries and breweries include: 23rd Ave Brewery, of Seattle; Distant West Brewing Company, of Seattle; James Bay Distillers, of Everett; Mastrogiannis Distillery & Winery, of Lakewood; NightSide Distillery, of Edgewood; Seattle Cider Company; Thorntail Hard Agave, of Seattle; and more to come.<\/p>\n
The event will feature live music at various locations.<\/p>\n
While you’re tasting your way through downtown Kent, stop by Page Turner Books for their Fall Festi Con, featuring spooky art and guest horror authors from 3 to 9 p.m. They’ll be hosting a cosplay contest for kids and adults–drop by to have your costume judged from 6 to 7p.m. and see the winners announced at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Pick up tasting tickets or buy at-the-door admission at 202 W. Gowe St. Shops and restaurants are open to the public; tasting requires a ticket and 21 or older age verification.<\/p>\n