Member Registration Information  Non-Member Registration Information – save money by joining the American Cider Association before registering! Included with your Registration Optional Add-Ons TOURS – Monday, February 2nd Connecticut Cidery Tour – $150 per person 8:30am – 6:15pm Spend the day exploring the rich cider traditions of Connecticut on this exclusive CiderCon tour. You’ll visit four standout…

TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM AT CIDERCON® 2026 IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD! 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!…

Join us at Hardball Cider in Mt. Bethel, PA on February 20! Join us for a sensory deep dive into the world of cider and learn to taste cider like a pro! Whether you’re preparing for the Certified Pommelier™ exam or just curious how pros taste cider,  this immersive, hands-on session will give you the…

Philly Cheese School is excited to team up with Claire Trindle, a seasoned cider aficionado and Pennsylvania’s first female Certified Pommelier, for an epic cider and cheese pairing class! Claire is not just a certified (literally) cider expert – she’s an experienced beverage pro and the mind behind Blind Bear Beverages, where she leads tasting…

This 5-day in-person 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 learning from researchers and cidermakers in Kent, UK. Upon completing the course and passing the qualification exam, participants will earn the Foundation Certificate in Cider & Perry Production,…

This 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…

TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM AT CIDER WORLD IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY ON APRIL 18, 2026! 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…

This 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.

A Double Blind Judged Cider Competition run by The Raise A Glass Foundation, raiseaglassfoundation.com

This 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.