Celebrate the arrival of fall and the Old Line State’s hard cider heritage at the Maryland Apple Harvest Cider Festival! This premier autumn celebration brings together craft beverage makers, local food vendors, talented artisans, and live music for an unforgettable harvest afternoon.
Guests can taste exceptional Maryland hard ciders—along with artisanal mead, wine, craft beer, and small-batch spirits—from premier producers spanning from the Eastern Shore all the way to Deep Creek, as well as hometown favorites right here in Carroll County.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time:VIP Admission: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Includes 1-hour early entry)
General Admission: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Gamber & Community Fire Company Carnival Grounds
Address: 3838 Niner Road, Finksburg, MD 21048
Ticket Prices
VIP Admission ($45.00 + applicable fees): Entry at 11:00 AM for an exclusive first hour of tastings, plus the full festival experience until 4:00 PM, commemorative glass, and unlimited samples.
General Admission ($35.00 + applicable fees): Entry from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, includes commemorative glass and unlimited samples
(Must be 21+ to sample or purchase alcohol)
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