Registration is live for CiderCon® 2026!

This members-only benefit is the go-to spot for everything from webinars and white papers to market insights—all designed to help your cidery grow, compete, and thrive now and in the years ahead.

Our expert-created cider certification program is designed for distributors, servers, sommeliers and others interested in becoming bonafide experts on all things cider.

CiderCon® is the premier cider conference for industry professionals. It is an opportunity to learn, share, taste and network. Join us in Providence, Rhode Island February 2-5, 2026.

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About the American Cider Association

The American Cider Association is an organization of cider and perry producers in the United States. Our mission is to grow a diverse and successful U.S. cider industry by providing valuable information, resources and services to our members and by advocating on their behalf.

Our Members

Cideries

The people pressing apples and fermenting the juice into delicious cider

Orchards

The farmers cultivating apples for our industry

Restaurants & Bars

The specialty establishments offering robust cider offerings

Suppliers

The suppliers supporting US cidermakers with equipment, ingredients and technology

Retailers & Distributors

The shops and wholesalers helping cider reach consumers

Enthusiasts

The die hard cider fans who help us thrive

Member Benefits

Your Voice in DC

The American Cider Association advocates for cider regularly on the national level.

Cider Market Data

Get access to detailed cider market trends and data reports exclusive to American Cider Association members.

CiderCon® Exclusives

CiderCon® is a global cider conference for cider professionals and it's available at a discount to American Cider Association members.

Webinar

Whether you're starting up or ramping up, the American Cider Association has webinars that will help you get the information you need.

Upcoming Events

Technical Skills Share Series with the Cider Institute
Monthly until December 2025
Online

Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop
October 5, 2025
Richmond, Virginia

Certified Pommelier Exam at Potter's Craft Cider
October 6, 2025
Charlottesville, Virginia

Taste Like A Pro: Cider Sensory Analysis Workshop at Museum of Cider
October 9, 2025
Hereford, UK

Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at Schilling Cider
October 26, 2025
Portland, Oregon

Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at PNWonderland Wine
November 15, 2025
Port Angeles, Washington

Certified Pommelier™ Exam in England
November 28, 2025
Hereford, UK

Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at Yonder Cider
November 29, 2025
Seattle, Washington

Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at Meriwether Cider
December 13, 2025
Boise, Idaho

CiderCon® 2026
February 2-5, 2026
Providence, Rhode Island

Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderCon® 2026
February 3, 2026
Providence, Rhode Island

Online GMP Courses for Employees & Owners/Operators from the Cider Institute
Rolling & self-directed
Online

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