20th Annual Franklin County Cider Days October 31 - November 2, 2014

CiderDays is a community event celebrating all things apples in Franklin County, Massachusetts. 2014 marks the 20th year of this event and there will be three days (Friday night October 31st and two full days on November 1st and 2nd) of orchard tours, cidermaking and tastings, workshops and much more. This year, to celebrate twenty years of CiderDays, we're adding a Special 20th Anniversary Reception featuring Western Massachusetts hard ciders on Friday night.

CiderDays is for all who love apples, fresh or hard cider, apple cuisine, apple orchards or just being in New England in the fall. There is a charge for some of the activities but there is no admission for many of the activities at local orchards or for the workshops or Marketplace at the Shelburne Buckland Community Center in Shelburne Falls (from 10 AM - 4 PM on Saturday).

Click here for the 2014 schedule

Click here for the Cider Days website!

Berkshire Beer and Cider Trail! Check it Out!

One think about checking out Facebook you always find interesting things that people post about what’s happening in the area.  Berkshire Brew Company posted about this Beer and Cider Makers Trail they were apart of.   It sounded interesting to me and decided to share with you all.   What a great day trip to check out the various beer and cider places!  It would make for an interesting ride in the country.  Remember to bring a designated driver.

More Information from the Berkshire Beer and Cider Trail Web Site!

After a few stops asting cheese and charcuterie throughout the region, visitors will be quite thirsty. The newest Berkshire Farm & Table Taste Trail featuring Beer & Cider Makers offers the perfect remedy. Our beautiful landscape is dotted with apple orchards and hops farms serving as the backdrop for artisan cider makers and craft brewers, inspired by the abundant supply of natural, delicious ingredients.

The Berkshire region is home to several award-winning regional brewers and cider makers who have earned national recognition throughout the years. For beer and hard cider fans, there are a growing number of points on the Taste Trail to explore – tour the breweries and cideries, meet the makers, taste the goods and buy some to take home. Each maker offers a selection of craft styles and many feature tasting rooms with set times for visiting.

Be sure to bring along a designated driver so you can enjoy the full range of samples and get to your next stop safely. Business hours are limited at some small makers, so call ahead before visiting.

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