Keepsake Cidery

06/18/2026

Father’s Day weekend is nearly here! No better way to celebrate than some good old fashioned R & R at Keepsake. We’ve got a weekend of comforts - good music, great food and drink & incredible people. Come on over!

Side note - the kids & their version of “dad” have since grown up and changed since the picture posted. This dad ended up in the field to scare off pests but didn’t do a great job so retired. The real version is still kickin’ and is an awesome dad!

Weekend details:

🍖Friday Night Feast features the mouthwatering, finger lickin’ BBQ from SMOKE from Lonsdale. Their flavors are outstanding and the menu is full. We will have Keepsake Kitchen offerings as well for those who are not big meat eaters, so there will be something for everyone!

We are open 4-9pm, food service from 4:30ish-close. In addition to the delicious food options, we have live Folk and Americana music from local musicians Tim Goodwin & Tom Mobry from 5-8pm.

🎸Saturday we are open from 12-8pm with our local food menu. Live music from TrainSmoke with openers The Salesmen from 4-7pm. Casey leads TrainSmoke and his son Finn plays guitar in The Saylesmen. A perfect pairing for Father’s Day weekend! They will keep you rockin!

🎶 Sunday we are open from 12-6pm with the delightful music of Juliet Catherine. A professional guitarist, singer and bandleader, her music is a jazzy, funky spin on classics from Prince, Michael Jackson, the Bee Gees, the Rolling Stones, and others, mixed in with award-winning original tunes. She plays a solo gig from 2-4pm.

06/14/2026

This article is a great read, as is most of content on the fantastic Cider Review. I wanted to share it for all cider lovers but in particular to my fellow MN and WI cideries- Norway's cider scene is booming and from what I can tell there are a few key reasons-
They showcase their local apples and farmers. They dont use fruit from faraway.
They support each other by showing up to events , networking and marketing each other.
They have strong relationships with Ag and government groups AND with other local craft makers and farmers.

Keepsake loves all the above and looks forward to our local cider scene growing like Norway! We have everything we need!

Part travelogue, part reportage, Barry reflects on his recent trip to Norway and the remarkable cider culture taking shape there.

06/12/2026

When we see apples like this little one, we see potential. No apples are left behind here at Keepsake. Besides fermenting and eating we also press fresh cider, make apple sauce and dry apple chips.
This little guy is Kingston Black, so we have a pretty good idea where it’s headed.

06/11/2026

Beautiful weather & people, terrific talent, delicious food, & a diverse line up of beverages for all…this weekend at Keepsake. Read on!

WEEKEND UPDATES

🌮Friday Night Feast features Mexican from El Jefe in Faribault. Their delicious menu features street tacos, rice bowls, burritos, quesadillas and nachos. Paired with a glass of cider or beer, mmmm.

We are open 4-9pm, food service til 8pm. In addition to the delicious food options, we have live bluegrass from talented local duo “Helen & Alissa” from 5-8pm.

🎶Saturday we are open from 12-8pm with our local food menu. Live music from The Foragers. They are an energetic and engaging Americana Quartet bringing tight harmonies and rich musicianship to familiar covers and earthy, thoughtful originals. This is their one visit to Keepsake this season, so don’t miss it!

😂Sunday we are open from 12-6pm with the free improv Little Fish Comedy! Join us at 2pm for laughter. It is the best medicine after all.

06/05/2026

It’s a HUGE weekend at Keepsake!

🍔 Friday Night Feast features Smashburgers from Smoke in Lonsdale. Burgers and sides with a vegetarian option and sides from Keepsake. Outdoor grilling, mouthwatering flavors. See you then!

We are open 4-9pm, food service til 8pm. In addition to the delicious food options, we have live music from “Dimestore Watch” from 5-8pm.

🪕 Saturday we are open from 12-8pm with our local food menu. Live music from a Northfield fave, the talented musicians of “Tractohead” . They are only here once a month, so don’t miss any of these shows!

🧀 Sunday we are open from 12-6pm with the free FermentationFest! Vendor Market from 12-4pm, special food menu, live music from “In Tandem” 2-4pm and $5 Fermentation Tours throughout the afternoon (no RSVP needed)

See you at the Cidery! 🥂

06/05/2026

We are bringing it to this one, hope to see you there. Cider. Live music. Food. AND a market! All in a beautiful place!

🎶 Live Music? Check. Unlimited Cider? Check. Amazing Food & Snacks? Double Check. 🍎

This Saturday’s Small Batch VIP Cider Session has everything you need for a perfect afternoon — including live music from the talented TJ Brown! Sit back, relax, and enjoy an afternoon filled with exclusive small-batch ciders, great tunes, delicious bites, and some of Minnesota’s best cider makers all in one place.

And if Mother Nature decides to throw us a curveball? No worries! Our tasting experience is indoors, with plenty of outdoor seating available if the weather cooperates.

🍏 Unlimited cider tastings
🎶 Live music by TJ Brown
🧀 Complimentary snacks & small bites
🛍️ Curated local vendors
🍎 Meet the makers behind the cider
🏡 Beautiful Ashery Lane Farm setting

Only a few days remain to grab your tickets—we can’t wait to raise a glass with you!

https://events.humanitix.com/small-batch-tasting

06/03/2026

We are honored to have recently received the 2026 Hospitality Award for Destination Excellence! The day in, day out work we put into this is no joke, and we appreciate the positive affirmation. Come over for a visit and see for yourselves! The calendar of events was intentionally placed 😉

06/02/2026

It’s FermentationFest Weekend! A celebration full of live music, activities, delicious food and drink, and a vendor market to cap it off on Sunday. Fermentation is our livelihood here at Keepsake, and it does not just involve beverages like cider, wine, beer & kombucha. From cured meats, to sourdough breads, to artisan cheeses, to krauts & kimchis, the list goes on and on. Not only do fermented foods and beverages provide a ton of nutritional benefit and contribute to good gut health, but they are some of the tastiest things out there. So, join us on this exploration of fermentation on Sunday with live music and good food throughout the weekend. You’ll have the chance to meet some of the makers, eat and purchase their goods, and take a $5 Fermentation Tour if you’d like.

Weekend quick hitters:

Friday Night Feast 4-9pm featuring Smashburgers and sides with vegetarian option. Live music of Dimestore Watch from 5-8pm.

Saturday 12-8pm with Tractorhead playing live from 4-7pm

Sunday happenings with FermentationFest 12-4pm featuring a vendor market, special fest menu, live music of In Tandem from 2-4pm and $5 Fermentation Tours throughout the afternoon. No RSVP needed.

See you at the Cidery!

05/28/2026

This morning I was watering my baby perry pear trees ( side project that I'll be working on for decades) when I noticed that the deer had already nibbled on a few. I was, of course, angered. I stomped around the orchard but then my anger melted away and I felt the opposite for the same species when I found this little guy sleeping, trusting me and the orchard under an older pear tree. Its funny how little it takes to go from anger and hate to love and care. Shhhh.

05/27/2026

Small Batch VIP Cider Session is coming soon. This kind of event is our jam! Unique ciders, beautiful settings, cozy crowds. And we are bringing ciders that you cannot get anywhere except here at the farm and one cider we haven't even released. Plus, I tend to grab a few bottles as I walk through the cellar,,,
Here is what Im bringing:
-Roxbury Russet
-Arkansas Black 80%/Dabinett 20%
-Dabinett 80%/Arkansas Black 20%
-Chestnut Crab/Ellis Bitter
-Little Hill- A co fermenting collaboration with the amazing

All Pet Nat. Spontaneous ferments. No sulfites or preservatives or sugars added. Just local fruit lots of patience and love. Cant wait to share them with you. Get tickets while you can. This is a limited ticket type of event.
https://events.humanitix.com/small-batch-tasting?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e227_tv4_tp1_a1demo0jey5f1w&fbclid=IwY2xjawSD2TxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3bzlyZGN1OVY1SUJURTlOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmb_6ZQGtRlx-0zPAVGfeWFPDTmIQoabVy7UoYItkHlmdTWabICvvQt9o01b_aem_VciX-I9fSrbHqMxEOATcQw