The Kumar Lab at Penn State and the PA Cider Guild are excited to invite you to the 2025 PA Cider Symposium, a one-day gathering designed to connect cider makers, fruit growers, researchers, and businesses across Pennsylvania and neighboring states.
Symposium Details
Date | Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Doors open at 8:30 AM)
Location | Erie Room, Crossroads Conference Center at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center
- 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 | Get directions
Registration | $40 (includes morning refreshments, lunch, cider and cheese pairing, and a cider share session at the end)
This year's symposium will feature:
- Practical symposium sessions on cider apple production, fermentation, cider styles, consumer trends, and a producer panel on marketing
- A keynote on building a cider economy by Scott Ramsey, Executive Director, Cider Association of New York
- Insight from PA leaders including Secretary Russell Redding, and Penn State College of Agriculture Dean Troy Ott.
- A cider tasting and networking reception with local producers.
- Poster sessions showcasing cutting-edge cider research
Office for Research and Graduate Education
Address
217 Agricultural Administration BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802-2600
- Email agresearch@psu.edu
- Office 814-865-3136
Office for Research and Graduate Education
Address
217 Agricultural Administration BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802-2600
- Email agresearch@psu.edu
- Office 814-865-3136
