SAT., OCTOBER 3, 2026
11 AM – 3PM

This marks our 14th annual “Old Fashioned Cider Tasting” event at the Mill! This year we are also celebrating 25 years of preserving this historic landmark. All proceeds benefit the restoration of the Kimlin Cider Mill.

Purchase tickets at this link {link to be provided closer to the event} or at the door (more information below).

Click here to help sponsor the event or donate cider or raffles items.

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 ticket
Behind-the-scene Mill tours
Children’s activities – meadow maze, crafts by Crazy Over ART, and scavenger hunt
Demonstration of cider pressing with an antique press & antique corn sheller
Raffle baskets
Farm animals by Future Farmers of America at John Jay High School
Live music by John Mueller
Food truck by From the Ground Up
Apple fritters (a historic Dutch treat) by the Fishkill Historical Society (not present if raining)
FreeCycle table of items available for free (not present if raining)
Rain or shine! Under a large tent.

Tickets

Free entry
$18 – hard & sweet ciders, with commemorative tasting glass
$6 – 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, apple fritters, and merchandise available for purchase at the event