Rock the Core - Cider and Beer Festival

About Rock the Core Cider Fest

A celebration of cider, beer, and great tunes, Rock the Core transports the orchard to your mug with all you can drink full pours of Bold Rock Cider and Hook Hall Lager plus 30+ ciders and craft beers offered on site to taste. Sip on a Granny Smith, swig a sweet Golden Russet and discover untapped apple flavors while savoring local eats and live entertainment.

Participating Cideries and Breweries (more being added soon!)

Ace Cider (Sebastopol, CA), Austin East (Austin, TX), Blake’s Cider (Armada, MI), Bold Rock (Nellysford, VA), Capitol Cider (Washington, DC), Chesapeake (Baltimore, MD), Citizen Cider (Burlington, VT), Downeast (Boston, MA), Graft (Hudson, NY), Heavy Seas (Baltimore, MD), Hudson North (Hudson, NY), Winchester Cider (Winchester, VA), Victory (Downingtown, PA).

TWO Session:

• Saturday, October 15 (2-4:30 PM)
• Saturday, October 15 (6-8:30PM)

The following items are included in your General Admission ticket:

• All you can drink full pours of Bold Rock Cider & Hook Hall Lager
• Admission to 2.5 hours of unlimited sampling of 30+ ciders and beers
• Chance to boogie with live music and entertainment
• Support local fall market
• Tasty Local Food

Included in a Cider Lovers Package is:

• Take home a 12 pack curated assortment of Drink the District's favorite fall cider hand selected by our in house sommelier
• All the great access of General Admission including samples of 30+ ciders

FAQ:

Below are some frequently asked questions

Are there age or ID requirements to enter the event? Can children accompany a parent? You need to provide a valid government issued photo ID card verifying your age to taste at this event. Children are allowed with their parents until 9pm.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? 3400 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

The entrance is on Georgia Avenue between Park Rd and Morton Street

Hook Hall is in the Park View neighborhood just north of U Street, with convenient access to multiple means of public transportation.

Please consider using public transit or rideshare when visiting us! There is limited street parking in the neighborhood. Visit Trip Planner to find the best way to get to us!

Petworth/Georgia Avenue Metro (Green/Yellow Line) - 4 blocks away

8 Major Bus Lines – North/south lines 52/53/54/70/79/H8, and crosstown lines H2/H4

Capital Bike Share Dock across the street from our front doors

Bike Parking at our bike racks in front of our building

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Tickets@Drinkthedistrict.com

Can I bring my own food and drinks? Outside food and drinks will not be permitted.

Are dogs or other pets allowed? Furry friends are always welcome if they stay leased and you clean up after them. Service animals are always welcome.

What is your entry/exit policy? The event has a no re-entry policy. Please make sure to bring everything you need with you into the event.

What is your smoking policy? Smoking is NOT permitted at the event.

What is the refund policy? All sales are final. There will be no refunds issued for the event.