Annual Cider Making

Annual Apple Cider Making Event

Tools & Supplies Needed

• Tables x2
• Plastic Drop Cloth (Dollar Tree)
• Double-Sided Tape
• Apple Grinder
• Hydraulic Press
• Large Wooden Cable Spools x2
• Large Plastic Bins x2
• Star-San
• Water Hose
• Jaw Pliers or Outdoor Faucet Key
• Plenty of:
  • Knifes
  • Cutting Boards
  • Bowels
  • Buckets (Food-Grade)
  • Plastic Baskets
  • Netting

Previous Dates

• 2024: October 13 & 20
• 2023: October 15 & 22
• 2022: October 16 & 23
• 2021: October 10 & 17
• 2020: October 10 & 11
• 2019: October 6
• 2018: September 9 & October 7
• 2017: October 8
• 2016: September 11

• Blacksburg Farmer's Market
  • October 5, 2019

Ideas for 2025

• Registration Table - Weighing Apples & Recording Weights, Selling Jugs, Accepting Donations, Explaining the Procedure
• Need more buckets and mash bags
• Repair the grinder
• Have someone lined up to take the Apple mash/pommace
• Create a list of recommended and not allowed apples.
  • Recommended Varieties:
    • Stamem winesap
    • Granny Smith
  • Not Allowed:
    • Golden Delicious
    • Virginia gold
• Move the event back one week due to apples apples becoming riper later in the season
• Have one week community to come and make apple cider and one week for just the members to make their cider