Top 5 Picks for Franklin County CiderDays
Franklin County CiderDays takes place on the first weekend of November every year as it has been for the past 25 years.
Yes, this November 1-3, 2019 is the 25th Annual and the number of events taking place across the county are outstanding.
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Here are my Top 5 Picks if your time is limited and/or you are wondering what to do during this epic fest.
In this chat we go with #5 to #1
5. 2nd Annual New England Cider Tour October 31st
8am – 6:30pm Start and End point Greenfield, MA
4. Cider Pub Sing 7:30 – 9pm November 1st
9pm The Crowning of Pomona with Judith Maloney of West County Cider
Location: Episcopal Church Parish Hall, the back hall of Saint James Church
8 Church St, Greenfield, MA
3. Cider Salon, November 2nd
3:30 – 5:00 Cider Salon I: Tasting of Ciders from across N. America $35/ticket Unity Park, Turners Falls
5:45 – 7:15 Cider Salon II: Tasting of Ciders from across N. America $35/ticket Unity Park, Turners Falls
2. Peckville Road, Greenfield
Take a drive up Peckville Road and stop at West County Cider and Apex Orchard
Take a walk in the orchard
Views looking out to New Hampshire and Mount Manadnock
#1 Pick if you can only do one thing?
Find the Apple Pretzels in each tree in the orchard at New Salem Preserves & Heritage Cider and see one of the oldest Perry Pear trees in the US!
Location:
67 S Main St
New Salem, Massachusetts
Extra Bonus offerings at CiderDays to check out!
Author Book Signings November 2
Ben Watson: Cider Hard and Sweet 2-3pm
John Bunker Apples and the Art of Detection 4:30-5:30pm
Michael Phillips The Hollistic Orchard, The Apple Grower, Mycorrhizal Planet 4:30-5:30
Location: Two Birds
- 106 Avenue A
- Turners Falls, Massachusetts 01376
- 413) 863-5782
Exhibit: 25 Years of CiderDays October 25 – November 6, 2019
Over twenty-five years, CiderDays has evolved to a three day, county-wide festival celebrating the apple in all of its forms and providing sessions on every aspect of apple usage. The Great Falls Discovery Center hosts an exhibition of historic cider presses and images that honor the orchards, producers and enthusiasts who have advanced the art of cidermaking. Sponsored by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. November 1-3, 2019. For a full schedule visit: ciderdays.org.
Great Falls Discovery Center
- Hours: 10 am – 4pm
- Free
Location:
- 2 Avenue A
- Turners Falls MA 01376
- 413-863-3221
Mentions in this Chat
- The Cider Journal 2015 – questions for Cider Chat
- Ria’s CiderDays Feature in Brewing News
- Pro Tips for Attending CiderDays
- Get tips for attending Franklin County CiderDays
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