Gather the Family and Glow

Written By Claudia Milroy

Looking for a fun way to celebrate the season in Penn Yan, New York? Add Glow Fest at Wager’s Cider Mill to your fall adventure list! With autumn in full swing, it's the perfect time to gather family and friends, enjoy the crisp fall air, and discover the local events that make this time of year so special around Keuka Lake.

Wager’s Cider Mill has long been a favorite stop for apple lovers, fresh cider, and those irresistible apple cider donuts. Now, with its growing lineup of fall activities, it's a wonderful place to make even more seasonal memories.

A Little Fall Glow Magic at Wager’s Cider Mill

Add a little extra sparkle to your autumn plans. Whether you're heading out with the kids, meeting friends for a seasonal outing, or visiting the Finger Lakes for a fall weekend, Wager’s Cider Mill is a local destination worth keeping on your radar.

Start your Friday by exploring downtown Penn Yan, where you can browse local shops, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the charm of this lakeside village. Then head to Wager’s Cider Mill Maze to celebrate the season.

With cider, donuts, donut pops, and hard cider onsite, along with their NEW non alcoholic cider sipper drink (a special on the farm), the whole family will be in delight. Wager’s is also hosting with Kass’s Kettle Corn for a delicious popcorn treat along with candy and caramel apples! As well as Sunbeam Sisters Slime who are offering a spooky slimey fun experience!

Maze entry will be FREE for kids who come dressed up in their HALLOWEEN costumes! Glow sticks and face painting are offered for kids. Come for the fun, come for the glow!

A visit to the Finger Lakes is not complete without exploring Wager’s Cider Mill and the seasonal treats that have made this family-owned business a Finger Lakes tradition.

Glow Fest at Wager’s Cider Mill

Friday October 23, 2026

7-9pm

Located just a mile up the road from @wagerscidermill on Hoyt Rd in Penn Yan, New York

https://wagerscider.com/

For the latest event information, check Wager’s Cider Mill’s official website or its social media pages before heading out.

Claudia Milroy

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you stay awhile and come back often. I started the weekly newsletter and this website for tourists and locals alike. I once was a tourist (over a decade ago) and now I’m a local, living here, working here, raising a family here! And I sure do love it!

Naturally I first fell in love with the rolling hills and cool lake breezes. But as I returned again and again, for a different season and different reason, Penn Yan stuck with me. I recall first it was the hint of grape when you drive by a vineyard and then the caramelized, roasted air that wafted down Main Street from Birkett Mills. Visit after visit my husband and I hit all the tourists stops because of my curiosity. Full disclosure - my husband was raised in Penn Yan and he knew all the ins and outs of the area to woo me! Travel & history nerd here! So, through our years of dating and early years of marriage (p.s. we got married in the Finger Lakes!) we would visit family, friends, and our favorite spots. Then the day came when our son was just 6 months old and we decided it was time to move to Penn Yan! Now 10 years later I’m here to share my love of this place with you!

I hope you enjoy this, I hope you take away some cool and fun inspiration for your next adventure. If you're planning a trip, please don’t hesitate to reach out - I’d love to personalize an experience or a 7 day itinerary for you.

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