NY Cider Festival NYC 2025 Takes the Stage at City Winery

Celebrating the Best of New York Cider

Raise a glass and celebrate cider, NYC! The NY Cider Festival NYC 2025 arrives at City Winery on Saturday, November 15, bringing together cider lovers, wine enthusiasts, and all craft-beverage curious palates for an unforgettable tasting experience in one of Manhattan’s most iconic venues. This year’s festival promises to be our most exciting yet with an immersive, marketplace-style celebration featuring over 25 of New York State’s leading cideries, all pouring and selling their finest bottles and cans. Attendees can sip, savor, and shop exceptional NY Ciders while meeting the makers behind them. Enjoy VIP Early Access from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by General Admission from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, with exclusive cider-and-cheese pairings add-on sessions throughout the day. For more information and for tickets, visit www.newyorkcider.org.

“Hosting the festival at City Winery marks an exciting new chapter for NY Cider,” says Scott Ramsey, Executive Director of the New York Cider Association. “It’s a world-class venue that celebrates craftsmanship and connection which is the same exact spirit that drives our NY Cider makers. We’re thrilled to showcase the incredible range of NY Ciders in a setting that matches their sophistication and artistry.”

“The New York Cider Association has done an incredible job building a strong community that helps producers thrive, and the NY Cider Festival NYC is a great reflection of that. It’s a chance to showcase the amazing range of cider coming out of New York and to connect with the people behind it. I’m excited to be pouring once again alongside so many talented cider makers and celebrating what makes NY cider so special,” says Joe Gaynor, Head Cider Maker at Angry Orchard.

Produced by the New York Cider Association, this Festival continues its mission to elevate NY Cider made with NY Apples as among the best in the world and reinforce the fact that NY is THE State of Cider. Through tastings, pairings, and personal connections with the producers themselves, attendees will discover the proud agricultural legacy and vibrant creativity that define New York’s cider industry. To learn more, visit www.newyorkcider.org and download the NY Cider Trail App, a free and interactive guide to cideries and tasting experiences across New York State.

This event is made possible with the generous partnership of the New York Apple Association, Angry Orchard, Visit Ithaca, Taste NY, and NYS Grown & Certified.

Must be 21+ to attend. All attendees must show a valid ID.