Bawker Bawker Cider House celebrates five years with week-long bash

Bawker Bawker Cider House invites the community to celebrate its fifth anniversary with a full week of fun, flavor, and festivities. Five days of festivities run from Wednesday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 14. Each day features a special event, ranging from trivia and tastings to live music and hands-on activities.

(Note: Yoga is canceled)

Anniversary week events

Specifically, the anniversary week will feature the following daily events:

• Wednesday, Sept. 10: Team Trivia kicks off at 7 p.m. with a round of chicken-themed trivia.
• Thursday, Sept. 11: Open Mic Night runs from 7–9 p.m., complete with a special chicken keychain giveaway.
• Friday, Sept. 12: Cider & Cheese Pairing is open from 4–9 p.m., featuring three craft ciders matched with three artisan cheeses.
• Saturday, Sept. 13: An Anniversary Cider Flight will be available all day, and local band A1 Reggae takes the stage with live reggae from 7–10 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 14: Afternoon Paint & Sip class from 2–5 p.m.

New ciders and specials

Guests can also look forward to special releases and deals during the celebration. Bawker Bawker is rolling out six brand-new ciders for the occasion. Additionally, the taproom is debuting new merchandise to mark the milestone. It is also offering a special promotion: half off the first draft pour for any guest wearing Bawker gear. This limited-time discount gives loyal fans an extra reason to don their Bawker Bawker T-shirts or hats when they stop by.

Tucson’s first cider house hits five years

Bawker Bawker Cider House opened in August 2020 as Tucson’s first craft cider taproom. Co-owners Don Rubino and Jaimie Perkunas launched their cider house on Fourth Avenue amid pandemic restrictions, initially offering to-go service and a lineup of house-made ciders.

“Opening during a pandemic definitely expanded our comfort zone,” co-owner Jaimie Perkunas said of starting the business in 2020. Despite the challenges, the Fourth Avenue community embraced the new local spot, helping the cidery thrive.

In its first year, the Bawker Bawker team released a new cider nearly every week, totaling over 60 unique cider flavors by the end of year one. That innovative spirit continues five years later with an ever-rotating tap list that keeps cider fans coming back. For instance, Bawker Bawker hosts weekly Team Trivia on Wednesdays, along with drag queen bingo nights, spelling bee contests, and T-shirt tie-dye parties to engage the community year-round.

Now, Bawker Bawker Cider House is toasting five successful years by inviting Tucsonans to join in the anniversary fun. From casual cider sippers to devoted regulars, everyone is welcome to raise a glass and enjoy the festivities in honor of this local cidery’s milestone.

Bawker Bawker Cider House is located at 400 N. Fourth Ave.