
OFVC is pleased to present the Sweet Apple Cider Competition featuring producers from across the province. Entries must be made with 100% Ontario grown apples and the top three products are rewarded with plaques.
Sweet Cider Competition
The Ontario Sweet Cider competition is quickly upon us! This competition will take place January 31st! The deadline to submit cider is Friday January 26th. Please click the link below to register and for further details.
https://www.ofvc.ca/ONSweetCider.html
2023 WINNERS
1st – Brantview Apples and Cider
2nd – Delhaven Orchards
3rd – Loughborough Orchards
Craft Cider Competition
The Ontario Craft Cider competition is quickly upon us! This competition will take place February 20th! The deadline to submit cider is Friday February 16th. Please click the link below to register and for further details.
https://www.ofvc.ca/ONCraftCider.html
2023 WINNERS
Modern Craft Cider
1st – Thornbury Craft Company, Premium Apple Cider
2nd – Niagara Cider Company, No. 1 Dry Apple Cider
3rd – Ernest Cider Company, Ernest Cider Dry
Specialty Craft Cider
1st – Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery, Forbidden Hopped
2nd – Loch Mor Cider Company, Sour Cherry
3rd – Shiny Apple Cider, Shiny Apple Cider Pineapple Mango
Heritage/Traditional Craft Cider
1st – Loch Mor Cider Company, Kingston Black
2nd – West Avenue Cider Ltd, Heritage Dry
3rd – Georgian Hills Vineyards, Ardiel Apple Dry Cider
The 2024 winners will be announced at the cider session on Wednesday, February 21 at OFVC taking place at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.

