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Cider Association of Maryland

Celebrating Maryland-made cider and the people who craft it

Join Us September 12

Whether you’re a lifelong enthusiast, a curious first-timer, or a proud Marylander who loves local, you’re in the right place. 🍎

We’re here to celebrate and grow Maryland’s cider community - one bottle, orchard, and festival at a time.

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Maryland Apple Harvest Festival

When: Saturday, September 12
- VIP Admission: 11:00 a.m.
- General Admission: Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Gamber & Community Fire Company - 3838 Niner Rd., Finksburg, MD 21048

Raise a Glass to Resilience at the Maryland Apple Harvest Cider Festival!

As the orchards burst into bloom, we invite you to experience the taste of the bounty that those blossoms will bring at the Maryland Apple Blossom Cider Festival! This is where the abundant bounty of our farms and orchards is transformed into a delightful array of delicious drinks.

Monther Nature threw our orchards and vineyards a serious curveball with a late-April freeze, but if there's one thing Maryland's craft beverage makers possess, it's unstoppable grit. This September, we aren't just celebrating the coming autumn season - we're celebrating the incredible resilience, creativity, and dedication of our local cideries and wineries.

Our makers have pivoted, innovated, and poured their hearts into ensuring this year's festival is as vibrant and delicious as ever.

This year, your support means more than ever. Come out to discover an incredible range of ciders - from dry and traditional to sweet, spiced, and sparkling - that prove a the frost can't slow Maryland craftsmanship down. You'll have a chance to sample a wide variety and find your new autumn favorite to take home.

Beyond cider, we're proud to feature a select lineup of Maryland winery, mead, beer, and spirit producers. Our agricultural is showing amazing strength this year, and buying directly from them is the best way to show your support.

Join us for a day of tasting, discovery, and community as we raise a glass to the fighting spirit of Maryland's craft beverage makers, and toast to the vibrant season ahead!

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MEET THE MAKERS

We’re proud to highlight the makers who are growing, pressing, blending, and bottling right here in the Old Line State. Whether you’re into wild-fermented sparkle or crisp, classic pours, there’s a Maryland cider for you - and a maker who’s thrilled to share it.