Five years ago, Amy Hartranft and Tim Kweeder launched Philly’s first week dedicated to cider, with a calendar of events showcasing the various local goods. PA itself is a huge contributor to the cider industry, ranking 4th in the nation for production. Thus making complete sense that Philly hold a week’s worth of programming to celebrate.
For founder Amy Hartranft, Philly Cider Week is all about exposure and education. “PCW’s goals are to continue to expose the Philadelphia region to the ever-growing world of cider. To raise industry and consumer awareness of the diversity of this historical beverage. We strive to cultivate an appreciation of the sense of place tied to agriculturally-driven beverages, specifically ciders, that share an honest connection to the land on which the fruit is grown, and the importance that such products hold for the future of the planet.
Events include:
PCW Kick-off party at Woodford Mansion / Saturday and Sunday October 21st/22nd 1-5pm
PURCHASE LINK
$40 General Admission
$45 Day Of Event
$60 Weekend pass (both days)
$35 Early Bird Tickets until 10/15.
Home Brewed Events and Philly Cider Week have teamed up for CiderFest, the kick-off to Philly Cider Week. Enjoy a picnic lunch and charcuterie board from Charming Charcuterie (available for purchase at the event) while sipping some of Philly’s finest ciders, wine, and cider-cocktails. Bring a blanket and sprawl out on the lawn and listen to live music with a backdrop of the best leaf peeping Pennsylvania has to offer. Learn how local beekeepers are using the onsite beehive to restore the local bee population. Proceeds will benefit the famous mansion’s preservation and renovations to protect the vast stories of this historic landmark. Event is rain or shine!
PCW Finale Fall Street Fest
On 7th between South and Fitzwater Streets
*Festival is free for all, however there is ticketing to enjoy the 2oz samples*
Sunday October 29 12p-6p
$18 General Admission
$20 Day of Event
$16 Early Bird until 10/15
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Take your love of the apple to the streets! Enjoy live bluegrass music all afternoon from our favorites, Chuck Darwin & The Knuckledraggers and The Cheddar Boys, while you drink, eat, and shop local artists, artisans, and vintage sellers. Guests will also enjoy offerings from local businesses on the block, Kampar Kitchen, The Good King Tavern, Flakley-gluten free bakery, and Hip Hemp Cafe.
Participating Cideries:
ANXO
Dressler Estate
Hale & True
Ploughman Cider
Eden Cider
Original Sin
Embark Craft Ciderworks
Shacksbury
Excursion Ciders
Hale & True
Ploughman Cider
Succession Fermentory
Manoff Market Gardens & Cidery
The full list of events, activities, and vendors for PCW can be found on their website, phillyciderweek.com. Keep up with all the excitement by following them on instagram.
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