Ciders at Oberlin with Eden
Date & Time: Monday, February 2, 5:00 PM
Location: Oberlin Restaurant
Price: Food and cider available for purchase.
Join the Eden team and friends for ciders at James Beard finalist Oberlin Restaurant.
Cider Institute’s 10th Anniversary & CiderCon® Kick-Off Party
Date & Time: Monday, February 2, 5:00 PM
Location: The XO Bar
Price: Free, but RSVP is required
Join the Cider Institute as we celebrate 10 years of advancing cider production education. Held on the first night of CiderCon® 2026, this kickoff party will welcome you into a week of collaboration, learning, and celebration.
Pints & Panels CiderCon® Kickoff at Phantom Farms Brewing
Date & Time: Monday, February 2
Location: Phantom Farms Brewing
Price: Free
Join us in the taproom at Phantom Farms Brewing in Cumberland, RI on Monday, February 2nd to kickoff CiderCon® 2026! Just a short 20 minutes north of Providence, come and meet Em Sauter, the cartoonist behind Pints and Panels plus Phantom Farms ciders on draft! She will have a merch pop-up, plus pouring 3 ciders featuring 100% locally grown Rhode Island apples: Winter Cider, Cascade Brook sparking dry cider with hop addition, and Diamond Blossom sparkling dry cider.
Tasting at Nikki’s Liquors
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 3, 4:00 PM
Location: Nikki’s Liquors
Price: Free
Enjoy a tasting of Eden Ciders and others at Nikki’s Liquors in Providence during CiderCon® 2026.
Tasting Eden Ciders at Bottles Fine Wine
Date & Time: Wedensday, February 4, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Bottles Fine Wine
Price: Free
Join us for a tasting of Eden Ciders and Ice Ciders at Bottles Fine Wine in Providence during CiderCon® 2026 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM.
Hudson North Cider @ The East End
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 4, 5:00 PM
Location: The East End
Price: Free
Just 10 minutes from CiderCon, The East End—known as one of America’s Top Whisky Bars—is bringing together bourbons, whiskeys, and Hudson North Cider. 🍎🥃
They’ll be serving up cider-inspired dishes made just for CiderCon® by their Executive & Sous Chefs (aka certified cider lovers), along with craft cocktails like an Apple Sazerac and other custom cider creations.
Come for the food, stay for the drinks, and hang out with friends all night. See you there!
5:00 PM until late.
ANXO Dry Cider Takeover @ Red Door
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 4, 5:00 PM – Midnight
Location: Red Door, 49 Peck St., Providence, RI
8 ANXO Dry Ciders available by the glass/can
6:00 PM: Optional $10 Guided Tasting w/ Head Cidermaker Charlie Burt
NY Cider Pop-Up
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 4, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Rhode Island Convention Center Rotunda
Price: Free (Space is limited. Pre-register Here)
Join us during CiderCon® at the NY Cider Pop-Up for a taste of the best ciders from across New York State. Discover unique styles, meet the makers, and experience all that makes New York Cider so special.
3-Course Dinner with South Hill Cider at Gracie’s
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 4, 7:30 PM
Location: Gracie’s
Price: $150.30
Sip and savor a three-course dinner at Gracie’s, paired with South Hill Ciders and guided by the cidermaker.
Featuring South Hill Cider’s award winning Cuveé Brut!
Join us for an intimate evening at Gracie’s in Providence featuring a specially curated three-course dinner, thoughtfully paired with exceptional ciders from South Hill Ciders.
Each course will be designed to complement the nuanced character of the ciders, showcasing Gracie’s refined, seasonal cuisine alongside South Hill’s expressive, terroir-driven approach to cider making. Throughout the evening, the cidermaker will guide guests through each pairing, sharing insights into the orchards, production methods, and the stories behind each cider poured.
This immersive dining experience offers a rare opportunity to explore the intersection of fine dining and craft cider, with expert-led tasting notes, behind-the-scenes production details, and thoughtful pairings that elevate every course.
Seats are limited for this one-night-only experience. We invite you to savor, learn, and enjoy an unforgettable evening at Gracie’s.
Tasting of Eden Ciders at Campus Fine Wines
Date & Time: Thursday, February 5, 5:00 PM
Location: Campus Fine Wines
Price: Free
Enjoy a tasting of Eden Ciders and Ice Cider at Campus Fine Wines in Providence on February 5 beginning at 5:00 PM.
Meet Your Cider Makers Hudson North Cider & Graft Cider
Date & Time: Thursday, February 5, 6:00 PM
Location: Long Live Beerworks
Flash us your conference badge to take advantage of our industry discount 👀
Meet your Cider Makers
Join us for a Meet and Greet with Backpack Brands, the makers of Hudson North Cider + Graft Cider! With CiderCon® in town, we are thrilled to host this happy hour to showcase their team and products.
Starting at 6PM, representatives from Backpack Brands will be in the taproom to mix + mingle and chat all things cider! If you are attending the conference, this is a great way to catch up with them.
During your visit to the taproom, check out a curated selection of Hudson North Cider. We have carried both Hudson North + Graft Cider over the years for our cider loving guests; their inventive flavors and quality offerings are an easy fit into our craft-focused menu.
CiderCon® 2026 After Party
Date & Time: Thursday, February 5, 8:00 PM – Close
Location: G Pub Providence ,61 Orange St, Providence, RI 02903
Head on over to the G Pub Providence after the Closing Party at the Rhode Island Convention Center to finish out your CiderCon® week with a few more conversations while enjoying a selection of cider and foods.
Cider Vibes Presents: Debutants with the Whistles
Date & Time: Thursday, February 5, 8:00 – close
Location: Fete Music Hall
Price: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
The Debutants will bring their Indiana Bluegrass fire to Providence and The Whistles will be performing songs from their new cider centric album “Into the Cider-verse.” It will be a night to celebrate Cider with music and Community. The cider will be pouring all night! If you’re in town for CiderCon® 2026 or into Bluegrass and Cider this is the place to be.
Serving Cider from Sowams Cider Works Company made in Warren, RI and Cocktails made with Laird’s Apple Brandy, America’s oldest distillery. Other ciders and a full bar available.
Americana Music meets America’s oldest drinks!
Cider Vibes in the House!
Eden Cider Tasting at The Den
Date & Time: Friday, February 6, 4:00 PM
Location: The Den
Price: Free
Tasting of Eden Ciders and Ice Ciders at The Den in Providence on Friday, February 6 starting at 4:00 PM.
BJCP Cider Tasting Exam
Date & Time: Saturday, February 7, 9:00 AM
Price: $15 for existing BJCP judges, $40 for new judges, in addition to the $10 fee for the online pre-exam.
Getting certified as a BJCP Cider Judge is a great way to boost your resume and your understanding of cider making and sensory skills, and sets you up to become more engaged with cider fans and amateur cidermakers in your local community. Sitting for this exam requires passing an online pre-test before the tasting exam on February 7th. Please feel free to contact Max Finnance with any questions or to get registered!