This year marks our 9th annual “Old Fashioned Cider Tasting” event at the Mill and 20 Years of Preservation! All proceeds benefit the restoration of the Kimlin Cider Mill.

In response to COVID-19, all current CDC recommendations will be followed. In addition, hand sanitizer will be available throughout, communal areas will be regularly cleaned and social distancing will be observed.

Planned Events

Cider tasting of our Kimlin Cider (available at this event only) plus other local sweet & hard ciders

Commemorative tasting glass with full cider tasting

Behind-the-scene Mill tours

Children’s activities, including inflatable characters by Inflatable Fun

Demonstration of cider pressing with an antique press

Raffles

Online auction from 10/4 to 10/20

Live music from the Roundabout Ramblers

Food from Dutchess Dog House

Apple fritters by the Fishkill Historical Society

Historic display by the Sports Museum of Dutchess County

Rain or shine! Under a large tent.

Tickets

Free entry

$15 – hard & sweet ciders, with souvenir tasting glass

$5 – sweet ciders only

$0 – sweet cider for ages 12 and under

Tasting tickets are available at the door, but if you purchase online (link here), you will be entered into an exclusive raffle of a jug of Kimlin Cider! Our small-batch cider is made especially for this event only and is not sold or otherwise available except for tasting.

Lunch, fresh made apple fritters, apple butter, and merchandise available for purchase at the event.

Cider Donors to date:

Kimlin Cider (sweet)

Fishkill Farms (sweet)

Stone Ridge Orchard (sweet)

Treasury Cider (hard)

Pitchfork Cider (hard)

Grand Brewery (hard)

Check back as we finalize additional cideries!

Follow the event on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/kimlincidermillfriends

All proceeds benefit the restoration of the Kimlin Cider Mill.

Online tickets available through the end of the event on 10/16/21.

 FAQs

 Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

No for sweet (non-alcoholic) ciders.

Yes for hard (alcoholic) ciders, 21+ with identification.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking is available along the East side of Cedar Avenue, Kimlin Court (just South of the mill), and at the old farmhouse across the street. Parking is first come first serve. 

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email us with questions at cidermillfriends@gmail.com

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, we will have a list of online ticket orders which will be at the entrance to the event.

What is the refund policy?

This event is rain or shine, no refunds will be given. Event is mostly covered by large tent in case of rain.