This 12-week online course offered by the Cider Institute provides 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. The course will run Aug 28-Sep 13 with synchronous zoom sessions every Thursday at 9am PT…

THIS IS FOR HOME/AMATEUR CIDER (& MEAD) MAKERS ONLY, NO PROFESSIONAL CIDERS (or MEADS) ACCEPTED IN THE COMPETITION: Each entry will consist of two 10 to 12 ounce capped bottles void of all identifying information (raised lettering on re-used commercial beer bottles is OK). Printed caps are allowed, but must be blacked out completely. Cans…

Mark your calendars….Jam For The Parks is back on September 6th, 2025! Join us to celebrate our 2nd annual Jam for the Parks event in collaboration with Vermont Parks Forever, benefiting Vermont State Parks! This year’s event will take place at the Waterbury Center State Park, located on the beautiful Waterbury Reservoir.  A portion of proceeds…

Join us for our 14th annual festival! As always, we’ll have nearly 150 selections from 40+ vendors. Features include a Heritage Cider Pavilion, cider cocktails and fruit spirits, mead and QR code voting for your favorite fruit cider! Small bites available onsite for sampling and purchase. Head to our site for all the info on…

Join us in Sydney, Australia on September 15! The world’s finest cider education programme, the Certified Cider Professional (CCP) Programme, will be in Australia for two Level 1: Certified Cider Guide (CCG) classroom sessions! The first will take place at the Ultimo in Sydney on Monday 15 September. Leisurely run over the course of a…

Here’s another reason to drink on a weeknight! Join us for Trivia Night on select Thursdays. Reservations recommended. No cover charge. 21+ to drink. (ID required.) Free to play, fun prizes, drink specials. Outside Food Permitted. No outside alcohol. Come have some fun with your friends or make some new ones here!

Explore our 10-acre corn maze to find the 4 glow stations. Collect your glow item to exchange for your flight of wine or cider. Live music, fire pit and s’mores.

Join Us for a Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop at Buskey Cider on October 5! The world’s finest cider education program, the Certfied Cider Professional (CCP) Program, will be back again for another Level 1: Certified Cider Guide (CCG) classroom session. Leisurely run over the course of an afternoon, this L1 CCG training has…

TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM IN VIRGINIA ON OCTOBER 6th! 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 Cider Association is pleased…

Here’s another reason to drink on a weeknight! Join us for Trivia Night on select Thursdays. Reservations recommended. No cover charge. 21+ to drink. (ID required.) Free to play, fun prizes, drink specials. Outside Food Permitted. No outside alcohol. Come have some fun with your friends or make some new ones here!