The longstanding fall market will bring shopping, food, live entertainment and family activities to the Stormont Vail Events Center in September.
TOPEKA, Kan. — One of Topeka’s longstanding fall traditions will celebrate its 45th anniversary when Cider Days returns to the Stormont Vail Events Center in September.
The 45th annual Cider Days Fall Market will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, inside and around Exhibition Hall at 1 Expocentre Drive.
The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Organizers say this year’s event will feature more than 250 creators, makers, artisans, pickers and other vendors. Shoppers can expect handmade products, artwork, home décor, clothing, gifts, specialty foods and other items from businesses throughout the region.
Cider Days has grown from a local seasonal gathering into one of the area’s largest fall markets. The event combines shopping with food, demonstrations and activities designed for the entire family.
Scheduled attractions include artisan demonstrations, live entertainment, a petting zoo, balloon artists, face painting, inflatables and photo opportunities. A pie-baking contest is also planned.
Food vendors will be stationed around the event, and Cider Days’ signature apple-cider slushes and kettle corn will return for the anniversary celebration.
The mix of vendors and activities allows visitors to shop while children participate in the event’s family-oriented attractions. Booths will be located both inside Exhibition Hall and in outdoor areas surrounding the building.
The celebration comes as Cider Days reaches a milestone few community events achieve. After 45 years, the market has become a familiar part of the fall calendar for generations of Topeka families.
The event also provides an opportunity for small businesses, independent makers and regional artists to introduce their products to thousands of shoppers during one weekend.
Cider Days will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Stormont Vail Events Center.
Additional information is available through the official Cider Days website.
