Virginia Cider Trail

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Cider has been a Virginia tradition for centuries and today cideries across the Commonwealth are crafting ciders of uncommon diversity and sophistication. Use this trail to check-in at over 30 cideries across the state and unlock points to put towards exclusive Virginia Cider prizes! 10 check-ins will unlock a Virginia Cider glass, and 20 unlock the Virginia Cider hat. Check in 30 times to redeem both.


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Albemarle CiderWorks
Albemarle CiderWorks is located in North Garden, receiving three gold medals for the 2022 Crab Medley, 2022 Royal Pippin, and 2022 Wickson.
Big Fish Cider Co.
Big Fish Cider Co is located in Monterey, receiving two gold medals for the 2022 Blackberry & 2021 Northern Spy.
Blue Bee Cider
Situated in central VA, Blue Bee Cider is an urban cidery in Richmond. It received a gold medal for the 2019 Firecracker.
Blue Toad Hard Cider - Cidery & Event Barn
The views from our 27 acre farm are breathtaking! Surrounded by 360* views of the Blue Ridge Mountains… Our farm is very flat, and ground entry Cidery & Cider Hall lend itself to a relaxing day along our bordering South Fork of the Rockfish River. With over 400 outdoor tabled seats, 150 indoor seats, yard games, playground, food on site most weekends, you and your family are sure to have a relaxing good time with great cider!
Each cider is carefully crafted to make the best hard cider possible in a variety of flavors that are incredibly flavorful and drinkable. At Blue Toad we also take pride in the product we create, each pint is sourced from local orchards and is as fresh as possible. Farm to Tap is a part of our culture here. Cheers!
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Bold Rock Nellysford Cidery
Drink in the scenery with mountain views and meadows along the Rockfish River while enjoying our craft cider, canned cocktails and seltzer with food options available.
Bryant's Cider & Brewery
Historic and authentic craft cidery (and brewery) located in Richmond historic Shockoe Bottom. Enjoy award winning cider then walk to many of Richmond a historic places, museums and canal walk.
Buskey Cider
Buskey Cider is located in Richmond, receiving a gold medal for the 2022 Hewe's Crab Apple Cider.
Castle Hill Cider
Located in Keswick, Virginia on 600 breathtaking acres offering hard cider by the glass, flight, and bottle plus a curated list of cider cocktails!.

New to cider? You're in for a treat. Our library of hard cider ranges in style from dry to semi-sweet. Think of it as apple wine! As you approach our Tasting Room, you'll drive past the orchard of 4,500 trees - all producing Virginia cider apples. These specific varieties are grown with intent to create hard ciders of various styles which reflect the taste and terroir of Virginia - and specifically, the Castle Hill grounds.

Enjoy a glass, flight, or bottle and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Order lunch from our food menu featuring salads, sandwiches charcuterie, and more. Castle Hill is family and dog-friendly for well-behaved pups on a leash.

2023 Virginia Governor's Cup Gold Medal winner for Orchard Select
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Ciders From Mars
Ciders from Mars is located in Staunton, receiving a gold medal for Maven.
Cobbler Mountain Cellars, LLC
Corcoran Vineyards & Cidery
Corcoran Vineyards & Cidery is a charming winery and cidery situated in the picturesque countryside of Waterford, Virginia. Nestled on Corkys Farm Lane, this family-owned establishment offers a unique and delightful experience for wine and cider enthusiasts alike. With a passionate commitment to producing high-quality beverages, Corcoran Vineyards & Cidery takes pride in its handcrafted wines and ciders, made from locally sourced fruits. Corcoran Vineyards & Cider provides a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for guests to unwind and savor the flavors of Virginia.
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Courthouse Creek Cider
Courthouse Creek Cider, nestled in the quaint village of Maidens, Virginia, is a picturesque cider house offering a welcomed escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Using traditional apple varieties grown on their own orchard, Courthouse Creek produces handcrafted ciders that capture the essence of Virginia's rich agricultural heritage. From dry ciders to innovative seasonal blends, they cater to both seasoned cider connoisseurs and newcomers alike. The cidery also produces beer, maintains a curated selection of wines for guests to enjoy, and offers small plate dishes that pair wonderfully with their cider. Whether seeking a weekend outing, a unique venue for a special occasion, or a great place to unwind over a glass of cider, Courthouse Creek Cider provides a warm and welcoming environment that embodies the spirit of Virginia's cider tradition. Come visit this hidden gem in Maidens and let the authentic taste of their handcrafted ciders transport you to a place of pure bliss.
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Coyote Hole Craft Beverages
Coyote Hole Ciderworks produces award winning hard ciders and cider sangrias in central Virginia at Lake Anna.
Ditchley Cider Works
162 acre working farm with over 2000 heritage apple trees and 42 varieties.
Garden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery
Situated in central VA, Garden Grove Urban Winery is located in Richmond. It received two gold medals for the 2020 Age Unknown & 2021 Brindille de Framboise.
Halcyon Days Cider Co
We are a small batch cidery located on Rt.11and just off Interstate 81 in Natural Bridge,Virginia. Our tasting room is a cozy log cabin and we have a renovated milk barn with extra indoor seating plus some cool, retro games! We have tons of outdoor seating and a gorgeous labyrinth orchard of approximately 2000 trees which visitors are encouraged to explore and enjoy!
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Hardywood Park Craft Brewery - West Creek
Henway Hard Cider
Nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains, our Tasting & Tap Room welcomes you to sip like a local!

At Henway, we believe that cider is more than just a drink; it's a way of life. It's the embodiment of the farm-fresh, farm-fun ethos that has been a cornerstone of our brand. Our Tasting & Tap Room sits adjacent to our family farm, Great Country Farms. The farm grows not only many apple varieties but also a rotating crop of fruits such as strawberries, cherries, blackberries, and peaches which create the flavors for our farm fresh ciders.

We invite you to become a part of our flock, to clink glasses and raise them high in celebration of life's simple pleasures. It's a place where good friends gather, laughter echoes, and every moment feels like a warm embrace. Whether you're joining us for one of our special events, a crisp autumn afternoon of apple picking, or exploring the many flavors of our ciders, we're thrilled to share this journey with you.
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Lost Boy Cider
Situated in northern VA, Lost Boy Cider is located in Alexandria. It received a gold medal and won the inaugural Best in Show Cider award for the 2020 Comeback Kid.
Mt. Defiance Cider Barn
Notaviva Farm Brewery & Winery
Notaviva Vineyards offers a unique tasting room experience, pairing award winning wines with a musical genre or lyrical inspiration. The handcrafted timberframe tasting room, overlooking the mountain vineyard in Western Loudoun, is a serene place for good conversation, creativity, and relaxation. Come join us for an afternoon escape with warm hospitality.

Music, an art form so closely intertwined with human emotion it can be found in every culture around the world. It moves us, inspires us, connects with our emotions more directly than any other sensory experience. This connection now has a word - NOTAVIVA - and we believe that various styles of wines can complement these auditory and emotional connections. Wine paired with music. pour. listen. believe. (R)

Notaviva Brewing coming Summer 2019!
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Old Farm Winery at Hartland
Old Hill Cider
The Showalter family has been growing apples for over 60 years on a century-old orchard. The art of blending and pressing fresh apple cider began in 1974. Old Hill Cider is the Shenandoah Valley’s first hard cidery. Cidermaker, Shannon Showalter, crafts ciders in innovative ways that honor early American methods. By growing and carefully selecting apples that are perfect for fermenting, Showalter highlights each chosen apple varietal's character. Don't miss the opportunity to take in the breathtaking views of the Shenandoah Valley when you visit the tasting room at Showalter's Orchard, home of Old Hill Cider.
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Old Town Cidery
Situated in the Shenandoah Valley, Old Town Cidery is located in Winchester. It received two gold medals for the 2019 Wolf Creek Reserve & 2020 Pearsecco.
Old Trade Brewery & Cidery
Old Trade is a family-owned, family-friendly and pet-friendly rural operation located in historic Brandy Station, VA (Culpeper County). We have an onsite tasting room where you can try hand-crafted beer, cider, and wine as well as an outdoor back back to enjoy the sunsets over the Blue Ridge Mountains. There is no shortage of things to do here, including live music, playground, dog park, shuffleboard, darts, bounce house and axe throwing stations! Old Trade is conveniently located near the cities of Culpeper, Warrenton, and Manassas and is within 1.25 miles of major highway Rt 29.
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Potter's Craft Cider
Potter's Craft Cider is located in Charlottesville, receiving two gold medals for the 2022 Farmhouse Dry and 2022 Pomme Sauvage Albemarle Pippin
Sage Bird Ciderworks
Sage Bird Ciderworks is located in downtown Harrisonburg, VA in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. We use locally-sourced fruit and flavor to produce small-batch, hand-crafted hard cider that honors tradition and welcomes the future.

Our taproom offers glasses of ciders, wine, cocktails/mocktails, slush (summer), and mulled cider (winter) with a variety of nonalcoholic options included. Grab a flight to taste and compare different ciders, or sit at the bar and chat with our friendly & knowledgeable staff!

Outskirts Food Truck is on-site daily.
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Sly Clyde Ciderworks
Coastal Virginia's leading cidery offering spectacular taproom experiences and distribution in Virginia and the OBX. Maintain 10 taps of award winning ciders.
Squabble State Hard Cider & Spirits
Hermitage Hill Cider at Stable Craft Brewing & Cidery
Stable Craft Brewing & Cidery is a destination family-friendly cidery & brewing focused on hand-crafted ciders, beers, & sodas paired with our chef-inspired menu. Voted Virginia's Green Brewery of the Year & Virginia Brewery of the Year. Expansive setting w/ Outdoor Overnight Lodging & Event Spaces; no reservations needed.
The Winery at Kindred Pointe
The Winery at Kindred Pointe is located in Mt. Jackson, receiving a gold medal for the 2019 Petit Verdot.
Troddenvale
Located in the remote county of Bath, Troddenvale produces transparency-driven cider of origin with little to no alterations.
Fridays are open to the public.
Saturday's require advanced booking.
Please secure your reservation at troddenvale.com HERE
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Trump Cidery
Tumbling Creek Cider Company
Tumbling Creek Cider Company is located in Abingdon, receiving a gold medal for the Smoked Apple Whiskey Barrel Aged.
Wild Hare Cidery USA
Winchester Ciderworks
Our tasting room offers the chance to relax, while drinking some of Virginia's most innovative hard ciders. We age all our ciders for nine months in the traditional British way and serve them in our charming room.