2026 EVENT SCHEDULE
PCW Official Opening Party
Bring your friends and join us for an indoor/outdoor celebration for the 8th Annual Philly Cider Week. This year we are kicking off in Fishtown on North Lee Street, in and around Pip’s, Philly’s first Ploughman Cider taproom on Sunday, October 25th, from 2pm to 7pm.
Come drink PA cider (and beer!), eat food from Mommom’s Polish Kitchen (some gluten free items will be offered), gluten free donuts from Okie Dokie, shop local artist vendors, and more!
Keep checking back as we add more info to this page!
Pip's 1yr Anniversary Party & Pigeonhawk Launch
Didn’t make it to the PCW opening party? Come to the after-party! Same day, same location but from 8pm til 12am (bar open until 2am). Pip’s, the first Philly taproom of Ploughman Cider, will be celebrating their one year anniversary with the newest release in Ploughman’s barrel aged series, Pigeon Hawk! (expect bottle pours of previous barrel aged cider like Fish Hawk and Hemiola!
DJ Akira will be in house bringing some old school hip hop, bounce, and club vibes from 9pm until midnight or later.
There will also be a food pop-up for the evening with gluten free options. Circle back soon while we confirm who that will be!
ANXO Tap Takeover
Khyber Pass Pub throws their annual tap takeover for Philly Cider Week hosting ANXO. Head Cider Maker Charlie Burt will be in house for a meet and greet between 5pm-8pm, but if you can’t make it that night, all of the cider will be available all week to celebrate Pennyslvania cider.
ANXO Happy Hour
Join ANXO Head Cider Maker Charlie Burt for Happy Hour at Wilder. Come enjoy the great food, try some new seasonal cider releases from ANXO, and chat all things cider!
Cider & Cheese Class
Join us in the PCS Classroom where you'll be guided through a tasting of four of Claire's favorite ciders, expertly paired with four artisanal cheeses. Philly’s first Certified Pommelier, Claire Trindle, will co-lead the class alongside PCS’s Alex Stanton and both will offer insight on the products featured, as well as pairing, serving and tasting tips. Guests will also have the chance to tune into their own senses and practice honing their sensory analysis skills.
This class is totally gluten free and suitable for celiac individuals!
Tickets may be purchased HERE!
"Carl & Friends": Cider Dinner w/Claire Trindle
Affectionately known as "Blind Bear Claire", Claire Trindle is Pennsylvania's first and only woman Certified Pommelier™ and the only Philadelphian currently holding the credential. As the founder of Blind Bear Beverages, Claire specializes in immersive workshops that guide enthusiasts through the nuances of flavor discovery and the precise science of food pairings. So, that's the plan for this Carl & Friends Cider Dinner, which we scheduled to fall during Philly Cider Week (October 25th - November 1st). We will begin with a cider cocktail (and three small bites) during the social hour, followed by (at least) four more glasses of cider (paired with three savory courses and dessert).
If you want additional beverages, you are more than welcome to BYO.
More info about Carl, named Best of Philly 2025 Dinner Party!
Tickets may be purchased HERE!
ANXO - Meet The Maker
Come hang with ANXO Head Cider Maker Charlie Burt at Philly's premier Heavy Metal Bar. Cider specials, cocktails and swag!
PCW Official Closing Fest: “Cider Stroll” w/The Food Trust
Close out this year’s Philly Cider Week with another “Cider Stroll”, a special fundraiser event under the Headhouse Shambles on Sunday, November 1st, 3pm -7pm, our second year in grateful collaboration with proceeds benefitting The Food Trust.
After the Headhouse Farmers Market wraps up for the day, swing back through all afternoon long with a whole new set of vendors – all centered around cider and fall! Sip on Pennsylvania’s finest apple-based libations and snack on local eats while the music of Chuck Darwin & The Knuckledraggers fills the crisp fall air. Enter our annual raffle to win exclusive cidery visits and experiences. Go ahead and bring the kids! We’ll have several food vendors, hot fresh non-alcoholic cider, face painting, tarot readings, art vendors and more!
100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit The Food Trust, supporting their work to bring delicious, nutritious food to Philadelphia communities.
This event is all ages (21+ to drink), optional cider passport to benefit The Food Trust, free to attend and pay-as-you-go.
