National Cider Month 2026 - Week 3
October 15 through October 18
October is National Cider Month, and we have a full line-up of events, contests, activities, and giveaways to celebrate everything cider! Make sure you follow us on Instagram at @yankeeciderco so that you don’t miss out on any opportunities to win lots of limited edition prizes, including special trading cards, throughout the month of October. We have a ton of cool stuff planned, so keep scrolling to see it all.
Not-So-Obvious - October 15 (Every Thursday)
Are you ready to play Not So Obvious? This half-trivia, half-Connections style game is a great way to tease your brain while having some fun!
Your team competes head to head against other teams are you race to be the first team to figure out what a list of words shares in common - but it's not so obvious! A list of foods hides another shared trait that you have to figure out, for example. Eight rounds are played every week along with a special bonus music round as you compete for great prizes, discounts, merchandise, event tickets, and more.
Every Thursday Night through December at 6:30 PM. Hints and previews posted on our socials every week! Free event - no ticket or registration needed
October 15th - 6:30 pm
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Halloween Candy Pairing - October 16
Get ready for a spooky-sweet evening of flavor discovery at our Hard Cider & Halloween Candy Pairing Event!
Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore—this grown-up twist combines your favorite trick-or-treat classics with the crisp, refreshing bite of locally crafted hard cider. Imagine the caramel snap of a Milky Way melting into the smooth, autumn-spiced finish of a cider, or a tart Skittle bursting alongside a bright, fruit-forward pour. Every sip and every bite unlocks a new flavor adventure you didn’t know you were missing.
Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of multiple ciders, each paired with nostalgic candies that highlight their unique notes of complements and contrasts. Tickets are limited so be sure to get your ticket before they sell out - No at-the-door ticket sales permitted.
October 16th - 6:30 pm
Mystic Apple Festival - October 17 & 18
Crisp days and crisp apples! Stroll around the village with 50 unique shops and eateries in distinctive buildings designed to represent an 18th century New England village. Join us this October for the return of Mystic's annual Apple Festival, a fall festival celebrating everything from Fall... Apples, Hard Cider, Maple Syrup, Pumpkins, Crafts and much more!!
27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355
Two-Day Event
October 17th - 12:00 pm
October 18th - 12:00 pm
Collectible Trading Cards - All Month
Throughout National Cider Month, each our our bartenders has a unique trading card available for you to collect while they're working! Collect all 9 and win a very special prize, in addition to being entered in our Grand Prize Raffle.
Each card features fun and quirky facts about the staff that helps make your cider experience at our Cider Barn complete! And our bartenders will also be posting frequently on our Yankee Cider Co social media channels throughout the month too. So if you're strategic you'll be able to fully complete your collection by making sure you like and follow us on social media!
Collect 3 cards or more and win a special Cider Month 2025 pin, sticker, and USA 250th Anniversary Cup
Collect 6 cards or more and win the above prizes, plus a Yankee Cider Co Hat and a Yankee Cider embroidered Henley
Collect 8 or more cards and win the above prizes, plus a Yankee Cider Co Tap Handle along with a plush Yankee Cider blanket - And an entry into the Grand Prize Raffle
Grand Prize:
The grand prize winner will be drawn from all individuals who collect 8 or more cards and includes an Insulated Growler Tote, A Unique Drinktanks Steel Growler, Kegulator Accessory Kit, and a "Applejack O'Lantern" glow-in-the-dark hoodie.
Cards must be presented for prizes no later than 10/31/2026
Yankee Cider reserves the right to modify these offers at any time. One prize pack per person, per set of cards. No purchase necessary to receive a trading card. Your card set must be presented in-person during normal business hours twenty-four (24) hours before the Grand Prize Pack Drawing. The Grand Prize Pack drawing will be held at 3 PM on November 1st, 2026 - Winner need not be present. No purchase necessary to collect a card, but cards are limited to one per customer, per visit.
Social Media Contests - All Month
It's a social media takeover! The Yankee Cider Co staff has taken control of the social media accounts and they are throwing down all kinds of challenges and contests throughout the month.
Make sure you follow Yankee Cider on Instagram (@yankeeciderco) as well as on Facebook, so you don't miss the chance to score some free goodies and merchandise.
Social media posts and contests may also partner with our Collectible Trading Cards offer - Keep reading to learn more about how that contest works as well as the prizes available!
