Upcoming Events

We have an exciting and busy season ahead, with events for the whole family to enjoy. More food trucks and events are in the works for this season, so check back for new dates as they're announced.

*Events subject to change

September

140th Season Celebration
5
September
Saturday · Celebration 12 – 3 PM
Mill open normal hours, 8 AM – 5 PM
What’s happening Hot dogs off the grill Live music by Dex Joseph Face painting for the kids Chilled hard cider (21+) Doughnut ice cream sundaes

We’re celebrating 140 years of the Dexter Cider Mill, and we’re thrilled to celebrate with the community that has supported us all this time. Fun for the whole family — all are welcome.

Caricature Artist
12
September
Saturday · 11 AM – 4 PM
Who’s here MacLain Bowman (caricature artist)

Caricaturist MacLain Bowman joins us at the mill for the afternoon — grab a doughnut and a cider and take home a drawing.

Hard Cider Tasting Room
Dexter Cider Mill hard cider
26
September
Saturday · 12 – 4 PM
Available flavors Traditional Bourbon Barrel Aged India Pale Cider (IPC)
Single $3 Two $6 Flight of three $9
Cash or check only. ATM on site. Must be 21+.

October

Festival · Dexter Lions Club
3
October
Saturday · 10 AM – 5 PM
Hayrides to the mill 10 AM – 4 PM
Apple Daze
Held in downtown Dexter

Apple Daze takes place in downtown Dexter, not at the mill — but you can hop a hayride from downtown out to the cider mill and back, running 10 AM to 4 PM. Downtown you’ll find an apple pie–eating contest, pumpkin bowling, putt-putt golf, a bounce house, a classic car show, craft booths, kids games and live entertainment.

Hard Cider Tasting Room
Dexter Cider Mill hard cider
3
October
Saturday · 12 – 4 PM
Available flavors Traditional Bourbon Barrel Aged India Pale Cider (IPC)
Single $3 Two $6 Flight of three $9
Cash or check only. ATM on site. Must be 21+.
Food Truck
The Grateful Crow food truck
4
October
Sunday · 11 AM – 4 PM
Who’s here The Grateful Crow (food truck)

The Grateful Crow rolls up to the mill for the day, 11 AM to 4 PM — stop by hungry and pair lunch with your cider and doughnuts.

Hard Cider Tasting Room
Dexter Cider Mill hard cider
10
October
Saturday · 12 – 4 PM
Available flavors Traditional Bourbon Barrel Aged India Pale Cider (IPC)
Single $3 Two $6 Flight of three $9
Cash or check only. ATM on site. Must be 21+.
Food Truck
Unco Chad’s Hawaiian Flavaz food truck
10
October
Saturday · 11 AM – 5 PM
Who’s here Unco Chad’s Hawaiian Flavaz (food truck)

Unco Chad’s Hawaiian Flavaz pulls up to the mill for the day — a little aloha to go with your cider and doughnuts. Stop by hungry.

L.L.Bean Bootmobile
The L.L.Bean Bootmobile, a truck built to look like a giant Bean Boot
15
October
Thursday · 10 AM – 1 PM
Grand Opening Celebration

L.L.Bean is celebrating the grand opening of their new Ann Arbor store with us — and they’re bringing the famous Bootmobile. Stop by for games and plenty of giveaways.

Hard Cider Tasting Room
Dexter Cider Mill hard cider
17
October
Saturday · 12 – 4 PM
Available flavors Traditional Bourbon Barrel Aged India Pale Cider (IPC)
Single $3 Two $6 Flight of three $9
Cash or check only. ATM on site. Must be 21+.
Hard Cider Tasting Room
Dexter Cider Mill hard cider
24
October
Saturday · 12 – 4 PM
Available flavors Traditional Bourbon Barrel Aged India Pale Cider (IPC)
Single $3 Two $6 Flight of three $9
Cash or check only. ATM on site. Must be 21+.
Hard Cider Tasting Room
Dexter Cider Mill hard cider
31
October
Saturday · 12 – 4 PM
Available flavors Traditional Bourbon Barrel Aged India Pale Cider (IPC)
Single $3 Two $6 Flight of three $9
Cash or check only. ATM on site. Must be 21+.

November

Free 5K · Mizuno & Fleet Feet
Runners at the Dexter Cider Mill
1
November
Sunday · Starts 9 AM
Start and finish at the mill
Apple Cider Donut Run
What’s happening Free casual 5K — run it or walk it Mill to the B2B trail and back Free shoe demo (wear-test Mizuno’s latest shoes and insoles, no obligation) Cider, doughnuts and fall festivities after View the route map

Join Mizuno, The Dexter Cider Mill and Fleet Feet for our Apple Cider Donut Run and free shoe demo event at the Dexter Cider Mill. Fall is in full swing, and the cider mill is exactly where we want to be — come celebrate the changing colors, apple cider and doughnuts with us. We’ll have a casual 5K run or walk from the mill to the B2B trail, followed by a fun, social fall morning enjoying the festivities of the cider mill.

Mizuno will be on site with the latest shoes and insoles for you to wear-test on the run or walk, with no obligation. We are so thankful to spend the changing of seasons with you all for this wholesome fall morning, perfect for the whole family. We can’t wait to see you there!

Register free on Eventbrite
Hours
Wednesday – Sunday
8 AM – 5 PM
Payment
Cash or Check Only
ATM on site
Find Us
3685 Central St.
Dexter, Michigan 48130