Sippin’ on some fun in Athens during annual Sippin’ Cider Festival

ATHENS – With a chill in the air, it’s time for some sippin’ and shoppin’.

And, on Dec. 13, all signs point to downtown Athens for the annual Sippin’ Cider Festival.

Now in its 15th year, the festival offers an evening of shopping, singing and other fun holiday activities while sipping on winter’s favorite drink.

During the Sippin’ Cider Festival, participating merchants prepare and offer complimentary sample tastings of their favorite hot cider recipe. Cider enthusiasts will vote by ballot for their favorite, and the cider receiving the most votes wins the coveted Cider Cup and bragging rights for the year.

While sipping on cider, guests can tackle their Christmas shopping or browse for unique holiday decorations.

Local businesses and restaurants will be joining in the merriment with festive window displays, holiday-themed specials and extended hours, making it the perfect opportunity to support local shopping while celebrating the season.

• Athens Eye Care
• Baw Baw’s BBQ
• BeanBeans Boutique
• Bennett’s Clothing
• Boutique Bliss
• Broken Brush Art Studio
• Coffee Off The Square
• Corkshire Butcher/Salty Cod
• Crawford’s Gifts
• Dottie Jewel Clothing
• Driftwood Dragonfly Tea Shop
• Eagle Creek Wealth Management
• Epiphany Boutique
• Exit Realty Downhome
• Frame Gallery of Athens
• Frank’s Good Stuff
• Hendricks Patton-Rancl
• Hi-Plane Coffee/UG White
• Honeycomb CPA
• Hyatt & Sims/Cruise Planners
• Irons & Ales
• LaunchBox at Athens State University
• Li’l Mazzara’s
• Limestone County Young Farmers
• Lucia’s Cocina Mexicana
• Mozza Pizza
• Old Black Bear
• Pimentos
• Rad Rags
• Reconstruction South Vintage Goods
• RE/MAX Platinum
• Shepherds Clothiers
• Snapdragon Kids
• Southern Table
• Sterling Group
• Studio 16 Cigar Lounge
• The Renae Co.
• Toodlebugs
• Trinity’s
• Village Pizza
• Wildwood Deli

Sippin’ Cider is a free event hosted by Athens Main Street.

For more information, visit https://athensmainstreet.org/sippin-cider/ or contact Athens Main Street Executive Director Tere Richardson at 256-232-9040.