February 24 Open That Cider Bottle

“Open That Cider Bottle” Day is almost here! Join us for this 3rd annual cider tradition on February 24 by celebrating your enjoyment of special bottles of cider on social media. Cider is best when enjoyed, so let’s seize the day! 

How to Participate:

Tell us and the world your cider bottle story and post it to Instagram, with the hashtag #openthatciderbottle and tag us @pickcider anytime on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Which cider bottle you want to open is up to you! Whether it’s an old favorite you’ve been saving or a new cider you can’t wait to try; a gift from a friend or a cider you stumbled on in your local bottle shop, we want to hear your bottle story! Also, the ACA will be offering prizes once again for various categories and everyone who participates will be entered to win a cider suitcase.

What Format?

Instagram posts! Whether it’s a photo, series of photos, or a reel be sure to share it as a post on your Instagram profile with the hashtag #openthatciderbottle and tag us @pickcider. We’ll be sharing your Open That Cider Bottle tales to our IG stories throughout the day as well as some of our own.

Prizes

Besides the cider suitcase that all who participate will be entered to win, one winner will be selected by ACA staff to win a Pick Cider t-shirt in the following categories:

• Best Cider Bottle Story – Share what makes the cider you chose so special to you.
• Best Cider Adventure Story – Capture your cider bottle with an image that embodies the spirit of adventure in the world of cider.
• Best Cider/Food Pairing Suggestion – Explore the world of culinary delights that pair well with your chosen cider.
• Best Cider Artistry – Showcase the artistic side of cider whether it be a beautiful label or a beautiful setting for your cider bottle.

A Little History on Open That Cider Bottle

Open That Cider Bottle began in 2022 when we stumbled upon Open That Bottle Night. Open That Bottle Night was started in 2000 by two Wall Street Journal columnists, Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher. Since then, it has become an annual tradition held on the last Saturday of February, where people open that special bottle and share memories. We hope to make Open That Cider Bottle a special tradition for all those who love cider.