Tastings, live music, and local fare.
Celebrate the sweet cycle of the orchard at the Apple Harvest Cider Festival! Join us for a day of crisp sips, local flavor, and regional pride at Maryland’s only statewide cider celebration. Whether you're a seasoned cider lover or simply savoring a fall day out, this is your chance to taste the harvest.
Expect over a dozen local cider producers, and select mead, wine, and spirits makers, pouring samples. Your ticket includes a souvenir glass and all the tastings you can responsibly enjoy.​
Plan Your Visit
When
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
VIP Entry: 11:00 a.m
General Admission: 12:00–4:00 p.m
Where
Two Story Chimney Ciderworks
7115 Damascus Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20882
Transportantion & Parking
We encourage ride sharing and designated drivers. Ample on-site parking is available.
What’s Included
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Entry to the festival
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Souvenir Maryland Cider Festival tasting glass
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Unlimited samples from 12+ local cider & mead producers
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Access to live music, food trucks, artisan market, and more
What To Expect From The Cider Scene
Cider isn’t one-size-fits-all. Maryland’s makers craft drinks across the spectrum - from bone-dry still ciders inspired by colonial tradition to bubbly, fruit-forward modern pours. Some are made from a single variety of heritage apple, while others blend apples with local fruits and spices for a whole new flavor experience. Taste your way through the state’s creative cider spectrum and discover new favorites.
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Who's Pouring?
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Branch Bender Cidery
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Brothers Ridge Ciders
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Chesapeake Cider Co
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Doc Waters Cidery
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Free State Ciders
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Pub Dog Brewing
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Red Shedman Farm Brewery
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Silver Wheel Cellars
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Two Story Chimney Ciderworks
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Willow Oaks Craft Cider & Wine
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Holyrood Meadery & Youghiogheny Cider House @ Weber's Crossing
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Loew Vineyards
Sip, chat, and learn from the talented cider and mead makers behind your favorite bottles.
Food & Artisan Vendors
Refuel Between Tastings
From savory street food to sweet bites and local snacks, we’ve got your cravings covered. Shop handcrafted goods and seasonal treats while you sip.
Vendor list coming soon. Interested in vending? Email us at info@mdcider.org
