Cider Sunday - Celebrating 40 Years!
Sunday, October 4, 2026
11:30 am -4:30 pm
Join us for the 40th Anniversary of Cider Sunday, Friends of Wehr Nature Center’s largest and most beloved fundraiser! This cherished fall tradition supports our mission to be a regional leader in providing access to nature for all. Proceeds directly benefit environmental education programs and land stewardship, helping preserve Wehr Nature Center as a natural gem in southeastern Wisconsin.
A Day Full of Fall Fun
There’s something for everyone to enjoy:
- Try your hand at the cider press
- Enjoy live music from The Bluegrass Allstars
- Amble the trails surrounded by vibrant autumn colors
- Explore a Story Stroll and join the Leaf Hunt & Hike
- Treat yourself to apple desserts, fresh apples, and seasonal goodies (available for purchase)
- Devour delicious offerings from local food vendors
- Sample homemade cider beer from the Milwaukee Beer Barons
- Snap a photo with our roaming apple character 🍎
- Enter to win exciting raffle baskets and try your luck in the 50/50 raffle
- Enjoy face painting, pumpkin bowling, crafts, and activities for kids and families
Whether you're here for the cider, the colors, or the community, Cider Sunday is a celebration you won’t want to miss!
BECOME A SPONSOR
Help us make this milestone year even more impactful! Sponsoring Cider Sunday is a meaningful way to support environmental education, connect with our engaged community, and showcase your business. We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities with great visibility before, during, and after the event.
FRIENDS OF WEHR MEMBERSHIPS
NEW or EXPIRED memberships: Join after September 1, 2026 and receive the remainder of 2026 FREE as well as 2027! Membership valid until December 31, 2027. Plus as a Friends of Wehr member perk receive FREE admission to Cider Sunday!
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here and join our membership today!
In addition to free Cider Sunday admission, membership benefits include: free parking, discounts on events/programs, priority registration for Halloween Haunts, 10% discount on Nature Store purchases, and more!
*If you are joining the Friends of Wehr in order to receive free admission, please complete the membership form/transaction.
Friends of Wehr members do not have to pay but must stop at the registration tent to get a wristband for entry.
