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Apples cider, corn and grapes- the bounty of harvest at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
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Sample the smells, sounds and tastes of the fall harvest at the Botanic Garden's Heritage Farm on Oct. 12 and 13.
When
Oct 12, 2013 10:00 AM - Oct 13, 2013 02:00 PMWhere
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central NW
Albuquerque,
NM
87102
Description
You don't need to leave town to visit a farm this weekend! Come to the Botanic Garden's Heritage Farm for the ninth annual Cider Festival.
Find out how apple cider is made and sample fresh cider pressed on-site. Cider is for sale during the event, so you can enjoy the sweet flavor of autumn at home.
Schedule of Events
Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Crafts
- Discovery stations
- Samples & sales: Apple cider, apple cider vinegar and more!
- Demonstrations in the Farmhouse
- Live music
About the Apples
Here are some of the apples we grow at the Heritage Farm:
- Red Rome - a mildly sweet apple good for eating, baking and cooking. Our best crop ever!
- MacIntosh - a sweet eating apple with a mild flavor. Also good for apple sauces.
- Idared - a tart apple good for apple sauces, pies, and cakes. Limited quantities.
- Golden Delicious - sweet, crisp, juicy. A favorite eating apple. Limited quantities.
Price
Event is included with regular admission.
