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7 South Main Street New Salem, MA 01355Heirloom orchards, on the grounds of our farm dating circa 1750. Beautiful views over Orchard with Quabbin Reservoir.
Shaftsbury, VTAs Southern Vermont’s only 100% all-natural cider makers, we exclusively use local, foraged and heritage resources, crafting our ciders with just 1 ingredient:
The Apples. Produced and bottled by hand in SHAFTSBURY, VT.
Judging Sessions
CiderDays Amateur Cider Competition Morning Session 12/06/2025 9:00 AM, EST.
CiderDays Amateur Cider Competition Afternoon Session 12/06/2025 1:00 PM, EST.
Account Registration is Open for Judges or Stewards Only
Account registrations accepted 10/17/2025 8:00 AM, EDT through 11/21/2025 5:00 PM, EST.
Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 10/06/2025 8:00 AM, EDT through 12/02/2025 5:00 PM, EST.
Entry Registration Closed
Entry registrations accepted 10/17/2025 8:00 AM, EDT through 11/21/2025 5:00 PM, EST.
Entry Drop-Off Closed
Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 10/17/2025 8:00 AM, EDT — 11/21/2025 5:00 PM, EST.
Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.
Entry Shipping Closed
Entry bottles accepted at the shipping location 09/26/2025 12:00 AM, EDT — 11/28/2025 12:00 AM, EST.