Get ready for a flavor-packed weekend! Apple Fest is bringing the very best of autumn indulgence to Lincoln Square. You’ll be able to stock up on a variety of fresh picked apples, fresh-pressed cider, and artisan jars of apple butter and preserves.

But the real showstopper is the food line-up. Local chefs and food vendors are getting creative with the beloved apple: think apple-cinnamon empanadas, apple-blue cheese pizzas, apple-topped waffles, apple fritters, and caramel-drenched treats galore. Pair your sweet bites with sipping cider—both hard and non-alcoholic varieties will be available. And if you're craving savory, there’s balance, too: expect smoky BBQ, apple-slaw burgers, apple-glazed sausages, and burgers dressed with apple pepper jam.



Whether you're wandering with a slice of pie in hand or sampling small bites from multiple booths, this is a festival made for food lovers who want to taste the season in every bite.

Bars and restaurants like Ricochet’s, Cobblestone, Rockwell’s Neighborhood Grill, Piccadilly Market, and more will be pouring seasonal taps and crisp ciders all weekend long. From small-batch hard ciders bursting with orchard-fresh flavor to festive fall beers crafted with warming spices, this year’s beverage menus have something for everyone. And don’t worry if you’re skipping the alcohol - you’ll also find a variety of NA beers, cozy mugs of hot apple cider and refreshing cold pours of fresh-pressed juice, perfect for kids and adults alike.

Whether you’re a cider purist, a craft beer aficionado, or just looking to sip something new, there’s a pour waiting for you at Apple Fest.

Thanks so much to our PR firm, Ripson Group for the excellent coverage of Apple Fest. Below are a few clips that highlight different aspects of the beloved event.

WGN News went all the way to Mick Klug Farms in St. Joseph, MI to check out where some of our apples are coming from. Special thanks to Michael from Bang Bang Pie who joined in to talk about how they use Mick Klug Farms apples in their apple cider donut pie and classic apple pie. Watch here.

Thanks to CBS News Chicago and Jump Start with Jackie for coming out this morning to the Lincoln Square for a juicy preview of Apple Fest! Watch here.

Check out our CEO, Rudy Flores, on ABC7 this past weekend sharing what you can expect to find at Apple Fest this weekend!

You'll find even more apple-themed fun further afield in businesses throughout the neighborhood.

Oromo Cafe (4703 N Lincoln) will be serving some fall drink specials including an Apple Pecan Chai and Apple Butter Latte.

Typically closed on Sundays, Merz Apothecary will be making an exception during Apple Fest and will be open for business from 10-6 all three days of the event, including Sunday, October 5!

Pop into The Book Cellar's cafe for a delicious hot apple cider!

It's your last chance to get the Apple Cider soft Serve and Apple Cider Donut Cake Sunday at Vaca's Vegan Creamery!

Sip on the taste of fall at Apple Fest. The Chopping Block (4747 N Lincoln) will be offering samples of Journeyman Distillery’s Old Country Goodness. This apple-based spirit blends ripe orchard fruit with warm spice for a smooth, seasonal pour that’s perfect for autumn.

The Chopping Block is offering Bake and Take Classes featuring their famous apple pie (pictured) on Saturday and Sunday during Apple Fest. Don't feel like baking? You can also pre-order pies to take home with you without the work!

Planet Access Company Store (4727 N Lincoln) will be hosting a Mata Traders trunk show in their shop during the Apple Fest weekend. Mata Traders will be bringing new fall styles you have to see in person.

City Skyline (4755 N Lincoln) will be serving iced apple cider as well as Apple Danishes and Apple Strudel in their cafe if you need a little respite from the crowds.