At the Farm: Fire Cider Workshop

Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

$35 per person

Save $5 when you bring your own quart-sized jar

It’s that time of year to make a batch of Fire Cider! This traditional herbal preparation combines bold, warming ingredients like garlic, onion, ginger, and hot peppers with apple cider vinegar to create a fiery infusion that has long been part of folk herbal traditions.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll make your own quart of Fire Cider while learning about its history, traditional uses, and even the fascinating story behind the fight over the name “Fire Cider.” You’ll leave with your own jar to finish infusing at home and the knowledge to make future batches yourself.

What You'll Do

We’ll walk through the process of making Fire Cider from start to finish, exploring the different ingredients traditionally used and how they come together in this well-known herbal preparation.

You’ll prepare and combine your ingredients, build your own customized batch, and learn how to properly steep, strain, and store your Fire Cider at home.

Along the way, we’ll also dive into the history of Fire Cider, its place in folk herbalism, and the story of the herbal community’s fight to keep the name available for everyone to use.

You'll Learn

• The history and tradition of Fire Cider

• The story behind the fight over the name “Fire Cider”

• Common ingredients used in traditional Fire Cider recipes

• How to prepare and combine fresh ingredients

• How to customize your Fire Cider to your taste

• Proper steeping, straining, and storage techniques

• How to make future batches at home

What's Included

• All herbs, produce, vinegar, and ingredients

• One quart-sized jar

• All supplies needed to prepare your Fire Cider

• Guided, hands-on instruction

• Your own batch of Fire Cider to finish infusing at home

Bringing your own quart-sized jar? Your workshop registration is $5 less.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Cost: $35 per person

Bring Your Own Jar Cost: $30 per person

No previous herbalism experience is necessary. This workshop is beginner-friendly and designed for anyone curious about traditional herbal preparations and making Fire Cider at home.

Location: Prairie Fruits Farm Classroom

410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign, IL

Photo Consent:

We love sharing photos from our workshops on social media and in our marketing materials. By attending this event, you consent to being photographed. If you prefer not to be included in photos, please let our staff know at check-in.

Parking & Location:

You can find general parking in the gravel lot. An ADA parking pad is available south of the Farm house. The classroom is located in the white building with the black trim west of the gardens. Check in at the Farm store in the front of the building.