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Apple Harvest Cider Festival 2026

Saturday, September 12th - The Great Frederick Fairgrounds 

Tastings, pairings, 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 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.​

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Vendor serves cider to customer at outdoor market with QR code.
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Plan Your Visit

When

DATE: Saturday, September 12th 
VIP Entry: 11:00 a.m
General Admission: 12:00–4:00 p.m

What’s Included

  • Entry to the Festival

  • Souvenir Maryland Cider Festival Tasting Glass

  • Unlimited Samples from Local Cider Producers

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Where

Gamber & Community Fire Company 
3838 Niner Rd., Finksburg, MD

 Transportation & Parking

We encourage ride sharing and designated drivers. Ample on-site parking is available.
Large crowd gathers around "SMOKED BBQ" and other vendor tents.

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

  • Chesapeake Cider Co

  • Doc Waters Cidery

  • Heavy Branch Cider

  • Hub City Brewing

  • Potomac Cider

  • Pub Dog Brewing

  • Silver Wheel Cellars

  • Willow Oaks Craft Cider & Wine

  • Church Street Distilling

  • Loew Vineyards

  • more to come 

Sip, chat, and learn from the talented cider and mead makers behind your favorite bottles.

Smiling woman receives wine sample from pourer at outdoor event.

Sponsors

Thank You to Our Partners

Our sponsors help make the Apple Harvest Cider Festival possible! Interested in sponsoring the event and supporting Maryland’s growing cider scene?

Volunteers

Want to Become a Volunteer?

Help make the magic happen! Volunteers get free entry and a festival tasting glass, a Maryland Cider t-shirt, and behind-the-scenes fun.

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