What's Happening on September 6

• Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Location: Sakaw Gardens, Millhurst Community League
• Address: 5820 11A Avenue NW
  • Important location note: This event is at the Sakaw Gardens location, of the Millhurst Community League.
• Cost: Free! No tickets required. Just bring your apples, your people, and your curiosity.
• Parking: Street and lot parking available
• Accessibility: Paved paths, level entry to site, and wheelchair-accessible porta-potty onsite

🗓️ This is the first of three family-focused weekends. See the full Edmonton Apple Cider Celebration lineup.

Why Millhurst? A Garden Grown by the Community

Sakaw Gardens is more than a community garden—it's a symbol of what a neighbourhood can grow together. With over 80 plots, the garden transformed an empty lot into a thriving, food-secure space for families, newcomers, and youth. Volunteers built it from the ground up, just like they're helping press apples at this event.

Come see the garden beds, learn how it all started, and meet the neighbours who helped turn grass into harvest. It was an incredible undertaking and we encourage you to learn about the Sakaw Garden Project.

What Families Can Expect

This is a kid-powered cider event.

Children help mash apples on our pedal-powered Apple Annihilator and press them into sweet cider they can taste on the spot.

Other hands-on stations will explore ways to preserve fruit and reduce food waste—plus a chance to join in the orchard blessing!

🍎 Remember to bring apples if you have them—we'll crush and press together.

✔️ Playgrounds nearby
✔️ Green space to picnic
✔️ Bathrooms onsite (wheelchair-accessible portable toilet)

Got Apples? Bring a Tote or Two

This cider doesn't make itself—we need apples from the community! One 25L tote = about 20 pounds. Whether it's fruit from your tree, your neighbour's tree, or a nearby donation, every apple counts.

Want to pledge apples ahead of time? Visit our Donate Apples or Dedicate an Apple Tree page and let us know what you can bring.

Meet the Hosts: Millhurst Community League

Since 1980, Millhurst Community League has worked to build connection and resilience in southeast Edmonton. They host everything from movie nights and youth soccer to garden potlucks and cultural festivals.

Their work at Sakaw Gardens reflects their core values: food security, sustainability, and collaboration.

Next Stop: Riverdale – September 13

After Millhurst, the Edmonton Apple Cider Celebration continues at Riverdale Park—a riverside gathering with food forest vibes, heritage charm, and another chance to press cider with your kids. Explore Riverdale's Event →