Get ready – Cider Week New York kicks off this Saturday, Oct. 5, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 13.
All across New York state, cideries, restaurants, bottle shops, and more will be celebrating with tastings, tours, and exclusive events. From crisp and refreshing to bold and fruity, New York hard cider offers a diverse range of flavors, making it perfect for both seasoned hard cider lovers and those looking to try something new. Plus, most hard ciders are gluten-free and made from locally sourced apples, so you can sip sustainably while supporting local farms.
Whether you’re looking for chef-curated cider pairings, orchard tours, cider festivals, or cider-based cocktails, there’s something for everyone during Cider Week New York. Visit www.ciderweeknewyork.com for the full calendar of events and updates, and don’t miss out on this fall’s opportunity to discover a whole new world of NY Cider.
“Here at Glynwood, we know that a just and equitable future for everyone depends on thriving land, farmers, and communities. New York’s world-class cider industry supports all three by keeping beautiful orchards in our landscape, giving skilled landworkers critical business opportunities, and bringing our communities together to celebrate with our iconic beverage — cider! We are thrilled to continue to support this state-wide celebration of NY Cider,” says Megan Larmer, senior director of programs, Glynwood.
Angry Orchard and Glynwood are both presenting sponsors of Cider Week New York.
“With such a wide variety of native apples throughout the region, New York is a hub for hard cider innovation and creativity, with limitless opportunities,” says Angry Orchard Cidermaker Joe Gaynor. “Cider Week is an awesome way to recognize the cidermakers who are continually enriching cider culture and pushing boundaries, and we are proud to be a part of it.”
Participating cideries include 1911 Established Cider, Angry Orchard Cider House, Apple Barrel Orchards, Black Diamond Cider, Blake’s Hard Cider, Blue Barn Cidery, Brooklyn Cider House at Twin Star Orchards, Buried Barrel Hard Cider, Clarksburg Cider Co., Eve’s Cidery, Finger Lakes Cider House, Graft Cider, Grisamore Cider Works, Hudson North Cider, Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider, Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery, Lake Drum Brewing, Little Apple Cidery, Merchant’s Daughter, New Leaf Cider Co., New York Cider Company, Nine Pin Cider, Original Sin Cider, Pennings Farm Cidery, Quartz Rock Cider House, Seminary Hill Cidery, Shrewd Fox Brewery & Cidery, South Hill Cider, Steampunk Cider, and Treasury Cider at Fishkill Farms.
Cider Week New York has been celebrated for over 10 years and is produced by the New York Cider Association. Directly tied to New York’s agricultural cash crop of apples, cider in New York has seen an unprecedented growth explosion of over 2400% over the past ten years and now has a $1.7 billion total economic impact to the NY state economy. With over 120 producers making over 5 million gallons of cider every year, New York continues to rank first in the country for the number of cider producers and second for apple growers.
For more information, visit www.ciderweeknewyork.com.
