Cider Week New York Returns May 3-11

Cider Week New York returns May 3–11, celebrating the state’s rich craft cider scene during peak blossom season. From curated pairing dinners and orchard tours to tap takeovers and cider festivals, the week offers something for everyone. With over 120 producers making more than 5 million gallons of cider annually, New York State is the country’s leading cider region, with many of these cideries located right in the Hudson Valley.

Here are some of the top CIder Week events in the Hudson Valley to scope out. For the full list of happenings, head to CIder Week New York’s website.

Angry Orchard Cider Tasting Festival | May 3

Angry Orchard hosts its second annual Cider Tasting Festival at its Cider House in Walden on Saturday, May 3. From 12–5pm, enjoy tastings from top regional cideries like Brooklyn Cider House, Nine Pin, Orchard Hill, and more. VIPs get early access from 12–2pm, plus a tote bag, tasting glass, koozie, and goodies. General admission begins at 2pm. Expect live music from The Classics, lawn games, food from the kitchen, and to-go purchases. Tickets: $40-$65.

Petals & Pours | May 3

Pennings Farm Cidery will host guests for Petals & Pours—a guided peak-bloom orchard tour and cider tasting led by SJ Pennings. Guests will sample small-batch ciders, including the 2023 and 2024 Continentals and the Family Harvest Rosé. The tour covers roughly half a mile of hilly terrain—comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended. Tickets are $10-30.

A Sip of Cider History | May 3

Little Apple Farm and Cidery in Hillsdale kicks off Cider Week with the seasonal opening of their orchard bar and the release of a new small-batch cider. This latest cider was created in collaboration with the Hudson Valley Apple Project, which grows over 150 heirloom and modern apple varieties. The featured cider blends rare apples like Rubinette, Pitmaston Pineapple, and Ashmead’s Kernel, grown at HVAP and fermented at Little Apple. Founder Gidon Coll will give a short talk on the history of New York apples and American cider culture at 3pm.

29th Annual Spring Wassail at Stone Ridge Orchard | May 3-4

The annual wassail returns to Stone Ridge Orchard with music, dancing, and cider to honor the coming harvest. This festive folk ritual invites guests to sing to the apple trees and make offerings to encourage a fruitful season. Enjoy live Balkan and Romani music by Zlatne Uste, Seido Salifoski, Cherven Traktor, and Vanaver Caravan & friends, plus traditional folk dancing, local fare, and artisanal cider. Sample new single-varietal and infused ciders during special spring release tastings held both days. A joyful, ancient celebration of orchard life and the promise of a rich cider season to come

Sagardotegi Luncheon + Cidery Tours | May 4

Head to Twin Star Orchards, home of Brooklyn Cider House, for a four-course, Basque-inspired lunch in the Old Cidery. For $65, enjoy expertly paired ciders with each dish. The menu features cider-braised chorizo, tortilla de patatas, bone-in ribeye steak, and a classic finish of Manchego with membrillo and walnuts. This culinary tribute celebrates the Basque traditions that shaped the brand’s cider making philosophy—bold, rustic, and deeply rooted in craft. This weekend and next, May 3, 4, 10, and 11, Brooklyn Cider House will also offer free tours of their production facility and property from 12 to 2pm. The 45-minute tour includes approximately six cider tastings, plus insight into the cider making process.

Free Cider Tasting | May 9

Orchard Hill Cider Mill in New Hampton is throwing the doors open on Friday, May 9 for a free cider tasting. A talk will cover the cidery’s founding, processes, and practices and conclude with a tasting. Plus a 25% discount on all four-packs of cider.