As part of Cider Week FLX, on Sunday, October 6th from 12 - 4 pm, Cornell Orchards Store will host apple enthusiasts of all ages for a free afternoon of walks through Cornell’s research orchards, talks from educators and researchers, and a chance to taste fresh-pressed juice, made from dozens of different apples, including traditional European hard cider varieties.

Additionally, there will be a reserved, 21+, meet-the-cider maker market where for the price of a four-bottle tote bag ($5) you can sample and purchase dozens of ciders from Finger Lakes growers and producers with ties to Cornell's Hard Cider program, served alongside a special selection of cider pairing snacks provided by Cornell Catering.

Participating cideries include:

• Black Diamond Farm Cider
• Embark Craft Ciderworks
• Eve's Cider
• Grisamore Cider
• Kite & String Cider
• Lake Drum Cider
• New York Cider Co.
• Redbyrd Cider
• Rootstock Cider
• South Hill Cider

Reservations are only required for the hard cider tasting (tours and talks are free and do not require a reservation), and walk up purchases are welcome. The first 300 tickets sold include a four-bottle tote bag so that you can purchase your favorite ciders to take home with you.