Current & Upcoming
:Cidermaking 101: Core Concepts (Cider Institute)
Nov 12, 2025—Dec 31, 2027
Online
RegisterThis self-directed online course introduces the essentials of cider production for home cidermakers, enthusiasts, and non-production cidery staff. Learn how cider is made, from apple selection and pressing to fermentation, blending, carbonation, and packaging, plus pathways to further education or certification.
View MoreCider & Perry Production – A Foundation Spring 2026 Online (Cider Institute)
Apr 02, 2026—Jun 18, 2026
Online
RegisterThis 12-week online course offers a comprehensive introduction to cider and perry production. Participants will learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to create high-quality products, while connecting with fellow producers and cider experts. Upon completing the course and passing the qualification exam, participants will earn the Foundation Certificate in Cider & Perry Production, a…
View MoreAdvanced Cider & Perry Production: Science, Skills, Operations, and Quality (Cider Institute)
Apr 27, 2026—May 01, 2026
Geneva & Canandaigua, NY
RegisterThis immersive 5-day course offers hands-on learning in cider and perry production covering fermentation, maturation, and quality assurance. Participants will explore cider science, gain practical cidery skills, and apply quality control methods. By the end, they’ll have both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in quality cidermaking.
View MoreCiderWeek New York
May 02, 2026—May 10, 2026
New York State and New York City
RegisterCider Week New York, established in 2010, is the nation’s largest statewide hard cider celebration, drawing thousands of consumers and industry professionals annually. With hundreds of events across the state, it showcases New York’s thriving cider industry—home to over 95 active cideries and the country’s second-largest apple-producing region. The event engages a broad audience through…
View MoreGreat American International Cider Competition
May 02, 2026 8:30AM—May 03, 2026 4:30PM
RIT Inn and Convention Center, 5257 West Henrietta Rd. Henrietta, NY 14467
RegisterA Double Blind Judged Cider Competition run by The Raise A Glass Foundation, raiseaglassfoundation.com
View MoreCity Fruit’s Celebrates
May 07, 2026 6:00PM—9:00PM
Seattle, WA
RegisterCity Fruit’s annual cider festival & fundraiser. Celebrates is an evening filled with local cider, an abundant spread of thoughtfully prepared small bites, live music, a silent auction with fun items and experiences to bid on, and a short program with an invitation to support City Fruit’s work. Featured cideries include Greenwood Cider, Finnriver, Madrone…
View MoreCertified Pommelier™ Exam at GLINTCAP
May 13, 2026 9:00AM—12:30PM
RegisterTAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM AT GLINTCAP IN Grand Rapids Michigan on May 13th! Are you ready to take the next step in your professional development in the cider industry? If you have already passed the Level 1 Certified Cider Guide™ exam and are looking for that next challenge? Now is your chance! The American…
View MoreWebinar: Pressing Matters TTB Bootcamp Part 2: Operations Reporting and Taxes
May 14, 2026 10:00AM—1:00PM
RegisterBecause the TTB could not join us in Providence this year, our webinar series will kick off with a FREE two-part program for members, focusing on regulatory essentials for cider producers and including much of the content the team would have brought to CiderCon®. May 14th, 2026 TTB Bootcamp Part 2: Operations Reporting and Taxes This…
View MoreWooden Gate Cider Release Party
May 30, 2026 4:00PM—May 31, 2026 7:00PM
18106 Road 64 West Pilot Mound Manitoba Canada
RegisterJoin us at the cidery for a fun filled afternoon tasting all of the new cider vintages from the 2025 harvest. We will be releasing all of the year’s reserve ciders the weekend of May 30, 31, ahead of World Cider Day. This year promises to be the best yet, with options to purchase cidery…
View MoreEssential Laboratory Testing of Cider & Perry (Cider Institute)
Nov 16, 2026—Nov 18, 2026
WSU - Mount Vernon, WA
RegisterThis 3-day in-person course covers the fundamentals of lab analysis, the role of analytical testing in production, various testing methods, and how to assess result accuracy. With an emphasis on practical lab work, it equips producers with the skills to test common chemical parameters in cider and perry.
View MoreEssential Sensory Analysis of Cider & Perry (Cider Institute)
Nov 19, 2026—Nov 20, 2026
WSU - Mount Vernon, WA
RegisterThis 2-day course is designed for cider producers and focuses on the theory and hands-on practice of sensory analysis. It provides in-depth training on the role and principles of sensory testing in cider and perry production, planning and executing sensory assessments, identifying attributes and flaws, and developing comprehensive flavor profiles for cider and perry.
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