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.
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. Link to pre-register coming soon.)
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.
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!
Hudson Valley Cider Tour
Date & Time: Friday, February 6, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Price: $160
Complete your CiderCon® experience with a day immersed in New York’s Hudson Valley cider scene. Journey to four distinctive Hudson Valley‑area cideries, meet the makers behind the craft, and enjoy the flavors that showcase the region’s unique character.
Itinerary:
Brooklyn Cider House at Twin Star Orchards
Founded in 2014, Brooklyn Cider House brings together two generations of cidermakers united by a passion for crafting remarkable cider from one simple ingredient: apples. They have revitalized the land at Twin Star Orchards to produce award‑winning, Basque‑style inspired ciders made from fresh‑pressed New York apples. Experience a traditional Asturian barrel pour followed by a cidery tour and tasting.
Angry Orchard
Angry Orchard’s Walden, NY site has roots dating back to the 1700s, with apple trees planted over a century ago. Today, the cidery is dedicated to reviving traditional and heirloom cider apple varieties, reserving parts of the orchard for new plantings and research with local growers and institutions. Visitors can experience its commitment to quality and innovation through the treehouse tasting room, augmented reality, and curated cider‑and‑food pairings. Tour the facilities, taste some ciders, and enjoy a catered lunch.
Boutique Wine, Spirits, & Ciders
Boutique Wines, Spirits, & Ciders is where discovery meets delight. With 13 hard ciders on tap, plus a lively mix of wines, spirits, and mead, every visit feels like a tasting adventure. The owners are always around to pour samples, swap stories, and help you uncover new favorites—because exploring apples, grapes, and beyond should be as fun as it is flavorful.
Treasury Cider
Treasury Cider at Fishkill Farms is crafted from over 100 apple varieties, some from trees more than 50 years old. Grown with organic and eco‑certified methods, the apples are picked late for maximum flavor, pressed in small batches, and fermented slowly before aging 6–10 months. Made entirely on‑farm since 2019, these Hudson Valley ciders reflect the region’s soils and climate. Conclude your day with a tour and a tasting.
Includes: Roundtrip transportation, tours, tastings, and lunch at Angry Orchard.
NY Capitol Region Cider Tour
Date & Time: Friday, February 6, 8:00 AM – 7:15 PM
Price: $160
Wrap up your CiderCon® experience with a romp through New York’s Capitol Region. From Albany’s buzzing cider spots to scenic apple orchards, this four‑stop adventure mixes tastings, stories, and plenty of regional flavor — the perfect way to conclude your cider journey.
Itinerary:
Little Apple Cidery
For over 40 years, Little Apple has transformed an old orchard into an organic haven. Today, heirloom apples like Northern Spy, Golden Russet, and Baldwin — alongside English and French cider varieties — inspire their cider creations. Enjoy a tour and a tasting of these distinctive ciders.
Samascott Orchards
Samascott Orchards, family‑run since the early 1900s, has grown from seven apple varieties to more than 70 today. Their expansive orchards anchor a beloved you-pick tradition and showcase the region’s apple heritage. Friends of Nine Pin Cidery, Samascott continues to celebrate New York apples with every harvest. Guests can anticipate a tour of Samascott’s storage, packing, and pressing facilities as well as samplings of apples and fresh juice.
Nine Pin Cider Works
Founded in 2012, Nine Pin Cider Works became New York’s first licensed farm cidery. Partnering with Samascott Orchards and farms across New York, Nine Pin produces premium cider from 100% fresh‑pressed apples. Delight in a guided tour of the Albany cidery, a tasting of signature styles, and a pizza party lunch.
Indian Ladder Farms
Indian Ladder Farms, founded in 1916, cultivates 60 acres of orchards with more than 40 apple varieties. They create ciders using juice from their apples and locally grown fruit, and serve pints from their beautiful Biergarten that is surrounded by acres of apple orchards. A true farm‑to‑glass tasting and tour will complete the day.
Includes: Roundtrip transportation, tours, tastings, and lunch at Nine Pin Cider Works.
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!