Apple Cider Making

Apple Cider Making Date & Time: Sept 19, 20 – 10-11:30AM | Sept 22, 24 – 4:15-5:45PM Event Type: Family Program Location: Education Barn Ages: All Ages – adult paid participation required Fee: $7 per person Annual Farm Pass holders use discount code at checkout Pre-registration Required. Description: Step back in time and experience the magic of traditional apple cider making! In this hands-on class designed especially for children, kids will learn how apple cider was made in the old days using a classic apple press. From harvesting to washing to turning the crank and watching the sweet juice flow, novice cider makers will be guided through each step of the process in a fun, interactive way. Each participant will have the opportunity to taste the fresh cider, and we will sample a few different apple varieties as well. Ticket fee includes a self-guided farm pass for all family programs that occur during open farm hours, 9AM-4PM. Your self-guided farm pass must be utilized immediately before or after your program time. Questions? Contact the Education Department: 207.650.3031 or [email protected] Are you visiting with a group of 10 or more? Please contact the Education Dept before purchasing your tickets. Directions to Education Barn: Follow GPS directions to the Market at 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester, Maine. Continue past the Market on Farm View Drive and take your first left onto Valley Farm Rd. Follow Valley Farm Rd. until you see the Smokehouse Visitors Center (white silo) on the right-hand side. Take the right-hand turn immediately after the Smokehouse down to the Family Farmyard. The Education Barn is the largest barn in the farmyard.