Tastings, pairings, and local fare.
Celebrate the sweet cycle of the orchard at the Apple Blossom 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 spring day out, this is your chance to taste the harvest.
Expect 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
DATE: Saturday, April 11th
VIP Entry: 11:00 a.m
General Admission: 12:00–4:00 p.m
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 Producers
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Oyster & Cheese Pairing Add-Ons Available Too!
Where
The Great Frederick Fairgrounds
797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD
Transportation & Parking
We encourage ride sharing and designated drivers. Ample on-site parking is available.
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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Brothers Ridge Ciders
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Chesapeake Cider Co
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Doc Waters Cidery
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Heavy Branch Cider
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Hub City Brewing
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Potomac Cider
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Pub Dog Brewing
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Silver Wheel Cellars
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Willow Oaks Craft Cider & Wine
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Church Street Distilling
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Loew Vineyards
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more to come
Sip, chat, and learn from the talented cider and mead makers behind your favorite bottles.
The Bloom & The Board:
A Maryland Cider & Cheese Pairing
Indulge in a sensory journey through Maryland’s rolling hills and fertile pastures at The Bloom & The Board. This curated tasting session at the Maryland Apple Blossom Cider Festival celebrates the artisanal craft of our state’s finest cider makers and master cheesemakers.
While "Sip & Shuck" celebrates the sea, The Blossom & The Board celebrates the soil. This session explores the sophisticated relationship between fermented apple juice and aged raw-milk cheeses. You’ll discover how Maryland’s unique climate influences the flavor profiles—or terroir—of everything produced on our land.
Instructions
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TThe Bloom & The Board - Cider & Cheese pairing session will begin at 2:30 p.m.