2026 Tours
February 2-5, 2026
Providence, Rhode Island
This year's CiderCon® tours promise to captivate attendees with a variety of exciting experiences. Participants can explore cideries in Connecticut and Rhode Island, embark on a prohibition-themed tour in Providence, or visit the Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts Museum.
Tours can be added on during the registration process.
Space is limited so early registration is recommeneded.
Connecticut Cidery Tour
Monday, February 2 — 8:30 AM – 6:15 PM
Price: $150
Spend the day exploring the rich cider traditions of Connecticut on this exclusive CiderCon® tour. You’ll visit four standout cideries, meet the makers, and taste the diverse styles shaping the state’s cider scene.
Itinerary:
Bishops Orchards Farm Market & Winery – Guilford, CT
Visit one of Connecticut’s oldest family farms. Learn about their orchard-to-glass approach, enjoy a guided tasting, and explore their farm market. (Pro tip: cider donuts included!)
Apple Theory Cidery – New Haven, CT
Enjoy a tasting and tour of Apple Theory’s bold, innovative ciders. This stop includes a local lunch featuring legendary Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana pizza and salads, delivered fresh to the cidery. *Please advise us in advance of any dietary restrictions.
New England Cider Company – Wallingford, CT
Explore their approach to blending tradition with creativity. Enjoy a guided tasting and behind-the-scenes look at their production.
Yankee Cider Company – East Haddam, CT
End the day at Connecticut’s first farm cidery, surrounded by orchards and history. A tasting and tour will cap off the afternoon.
Includes: Transportation, cider tastings, water and snack on the bus, and lunch at Apple Theory.
Rhode Island Cidery Tour
Monday, February 2 — 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Price: $127
Ease into CiderCon® with a day trip through Rhode Island’s cider country. This tour balances cozy tastings, farm-fresh flavors, and conversations with the makers who bring Rhode Island apples to life in the glass.
Itinerary:
Tapped Apple – Westerly, RI
Your first stop is Tapped Apple, a family-run cidery where hospitality meets handcrafted cider. Tour the space, taste a lineup of their core and seasonal pours, and learn how they keep their small-batch focus.
Phantom Farms Brewery – Cumberland, RI
At Phantom Farms, cider and beer flow side by side, and both are rooted in a deep appreciation for local agriculture. Here, you’ll enjoy a guided tasting and tour. Fill up with a hearty catered lunch from Bunz Up Catering, crafted by Chef Tim to highlight Rhode Island flavors. *Please let us know any dietary restrictions in advance.
Sowams Cider Works – Warren, RI
The day winds down at Sowams Cider Works, where heirloom apples and heritage techniques come together in thoughtful, terroir-driven ciders. Expect an intimate tasting and plenty of stories about their orchards and approach.
Includes: Round trip transportation, guided tastings, and a catered lunch.
Prohibtion in Providence
Monday, February 2 — 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Price: $79
Downtown Providence is experiencing a renaissance of its historic brewing scene – join us for a tasting tour of Providence’s local libations, including cider, beer and spirits produced right here in Rhode Island’s capital city.
Between sipping on local brews, learn about the incredible history of Rhode Island prohibition in a state that never ratified the Prohibition amendment. Immigrant-rich Providence found it a little too difficult to part with its Old World drinking cultures, despite what the Feds had decided was “moral.”
From the zealous coalition who brought it to Congress and famous bootleggers to undercover agents and corrupt officials, Providence’s Prohibition history is rich with characters and culture you won’t find anywhere else.
*This is a walking tour. Attendees will walk approximately 1 mile.
What to Expect:
Groups of 18 will rotate through three locations for sips and presentations about prohibition in Rhode Island.
Includes: Three stops with beverages and presentations.
Culinary Arts Museum Tour & Demonstration
Monday, February 2 — 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Price: $20
Join us for a behind-the-scenes experience at Johnson & Wales University’s Culinary Arts Museum, a world-class facility celebrating the history, craft, and future of food and beverage. This tour is a chance to explore an incredible resource in Providence and see culinary education in action.
What to Expect:
30-Minute Museum Tour
Discover highlights from the museum’s extensive collection, which chronicles the rich history of dining, hospitality, and culinary innovation.
50-Minute Presentation or Demonstration
Gather in the museum’s amphitheater, complete with a fully equipped demonstration kitchen, for an engaging session tailored to CiderCon® attendees. Topics may include food and beverage pairing, culinary techniques, or cider-inspired demonstrations.
40-Minute Lab Tour
Go behind the scenes into Johnson & Wales’ baking, pastry, culinary, and beverage labs. See students and faculty in action as you tour the spaces where the next generation of culinary professionals train.
Includes: Transportation to venue, tour and demonstration. *Attendees will be responsible for return transportation.
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