Drawing: Tickets for the Gathering of the Farm Cideries 2018 at Nine Pin
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
The annual Gathering of the Farm Cideries returns to Nine Pin Cider in Albany February 17.
We have a pair of tickets for the event to give away and they could be yours. To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
If you think about spring right now, what do you think about?
This is the usually the coldest week of the year here, which means we're turning the corner toward spring. So we'd love to hear about spring-y things to help pull us through. Maybe it's an activity, maybe it's a place, maybe it's a food, maybe it's whatever. We'll draw one winner at random, and that person gets the pair of tickets.
Sixteen cideries are currently slated to be at the Gatering (there's a list below). They'll be offering samples of unique batches of cider and talking about what they do. There will also be ciders available for purchase to take home.
There are two sessions that Saturday: noon-3 pm and 4 pm-7 pm. *The drawing prize tickets are for the noon-3 pm session.* Tickets are $25 online, $30 at the door (they include a tasting glass). Last year's event sold out.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 11:59 on Thursday, January 18, 2018 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by noon on Friday and must respond by noon the following Monday.
Participating cideries
Nine Pin Cider (Albany, NY)
Graft Cider (Newburgh, NY)
Descendant Cider Co. (Queens, NY)
Bad Seed Cider Company (Highland, NY)
Blue Toad Hard Cider (Rochester, NY)
St. Lawrence Cider (Massena, NY)
The Cidermakers LTD (Catskill, NY)
Little Apple Cider Inc (Hillsdale, NY)
New York Cider Company (Ithaca, NY)
ABCider LLC (Parksville, NY)
Treasury Cider (Hopewell Junction, NY)
Sundog Cider (Chatham, NY)
Rogers' Cideryard (Johnstown, NY)
Embark Craft Ciderworks (Williamson, NY)
Brooklyn Cider House (Brooklyn, NY)
Saratoga Apple Hard Cider (Schuylerville, NY)
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Planting early spring crops -- lettuce, spinach, peas.
... said chrisck on Jan 16, 2018 at 3:56 PM | link
All the fresh and newly grown plants in the Pine Bush Preserve!
... said Mike on Jan 16, 2018 at 4:01 PM | link
Bringing my dog to the dog park! Time to escape that cabin fever!
... said Erica on Jan 16, 2018 at 4:16 PM | link
Taking a walk around the SUNY Indian Quad pond without a hat, scarf and gloves on!
... said Moe on Jan 16, 2018 at 4:17 PM | link
Yellow daffodils
... said Su on Jan 16, 2018 at 4:22 PM | link
The hundreds of tulip bulbs planted in my gardens!
... said Elisabeth on Jan 16, 2018 at 4:33 PM | link
Gonna go with the classic crocus
... said Emily on Jan 16, 2018 at 4:42 PM | link
The really delicate light green color of new buds on trees before they bloom.
... said Marie on Jan 16, 2018 at 5:13 PM | link
Tulip Festival
... said Kara on Jan 16, 2018 at 5:27 PM | link
Rowing on the Hudson: it may be a little cool but it is great to be out again after a long winter indoors.
... said Laura on Jan 16, 2018 at 5:45 PM | link
Tulip Fest!
... said Kerry on Jan 16, 2018 at 6:09 PM | link
The smell of lilacs in Washington Park.
... said espie on Jan 16, 2018 at 6:45 PM | link
rolling down the windows!
... said daf on Jan 16, 2018 at 6:48 PM | link
That first warm day, a great earthy smell in the air, the tulips just starting to open.
... said Charlie on Jan 16, 2018 at 6:58 PM | link
Wearing less clothes.
... said Tess on Jan 16, 2018 at 7:06 PM | link
starting my garden!
... said Marcie on Jan 16, 2018 at 7:24 PM | link
Baseball at National Little League!
... said Ben on Jan 16, 2018 at 9:48 PM | link
That smell in the air. We caught a whiff on Friday when it was abnormally warm.
... said Katie on Jan 16, 2018 at 11:09 PM | link
Concert season lineup announcements!
... said Dan on Jan 17, 2018 at 8:52 AM | link
Not needing to wear a hat, gloves, a scarf, and a heavy jacket every time I step outside.
... said C on Jan 17, 2018 at 8:55 AM | link
Spring makes me think of Albany Craft Beer week and festival the first week in April. Can't wait!
... said Tara on Jan 17, 2018 at 8:56 AM | link
Patio drinking!
... said Brad on Jan 17, 2018 at 8:57 AM | link
Breaking out the grill!
... said Fuddley on Jan 17, 2018 at 8:57 AM | link
This year, putting in a new patio in the backyard, and riding a bike that isn't connected to an indoor trainer.
... said LDP on Jan 17, 2018 at 9:12 AM | link
75 degrees and patio beer.
... said Kristin on Jan 17, 2018 at 10:17 AM | link
Getting back to hiking! My sister and I are halfway through the ADK Fire Tower Challenge and plan to finish this year. Winter hikes are not for me so spring needs to find its way here soon!
... said Olivia on Jan 17, 2018 at 10:45 AM | link
Having a hot cup of coffee on my porch on a cool spring morning.
... said Lauren on Jan 17, 2018 at 10:54 AM | link
The start of the baseball season!
... said KTT on Jan 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM | link
Forsythia blooming in my yard.
... said kelly on Jan 17, 2018 at 11:06 AM | link
Fresh, warm air. Wearing shorts. Being in the sun without a million layers. Enjoying my back porch.
... said Alex on Jan 17, 2018 at 11:06 AM | link
Beer, hiking, grilling!@!
... said Ron on Jan 17, 2018 at 11:09 AM | link
Planning my first spring bike tour
... said Rochelle on Jan 17, 2018 at 11:20 AM | link
The sun shining, trees budding, and flowers blooming
... said Michelle on Jan 17, 2018 at 12:13 PM | link
Hanging out in the park. Having a drink on a terrace.
... said ab on Jan 17, 2018 at 1:14 PM | link
Running outside (treadmill blows) and the outdoor Farmer’s market in Troy.
... said Addy on Jan 17, 2018 at 2:14 PM | link
Going on the first hike of the year!
... said Greg on Jan 17, 2018 at 2:20 PM | link
Running and riding the bike paths
... said Ed on Jan 17, 2018 at 2:58 PM | link
When I think of spring, I think about riding my bike along the Mohawk. The spring breeze flows over me and I'm free.
... said albanyjune on Jan 17, 2018 at 2:59 PM | link
Camping!!
... said Krista on Jan 17, 2018 at 3:38 PM | link
The sound of birds and bright sunshine on my early morning runs to Buckingham Pond.
... said DSW on Jan 17, 2018 at 6:08 PM | link
When I think of spring, I think of butterflies, dandelions, ice cream, baby kittens, and LOVE
... said Sarah on Jan 17, 2018 at 8:28 PM | link
Every spring, I look forward to the blossoming apple trees. I drive by Altamont Orchards going to work all the time and it's beautiful in the spring!
... said Jen on Jan 17, 2018 at 10:43 PM | link
I think about the end of curling season.
... said Adam on Jan 18, 2018 at 9:21 AM | link
Running the gas out of the snowblower and putting it in the shed for the season!
... said Matt on Jan 18, 2018 at 9:22 AM | link
Crocuses!
Hundreds of them in different colors at my old garden and some lazy sleepy bees flying slowly from plant to plant.
... said Lu on Jan 18, 2018 at 9:52 AM | link
Starting the garden with my dog
... said Liz on Jan 18, 2018 at 10:10 AM | link
Sunshine, flowers and dogs. Aka Washington park.
... said Amy on Jan 18, 2018 at 10:29 AM | link
I love the snow, but by the spring time we get to get rid of that nasty sal-encrusted stuff by the side of the road.
... said chris r. on Jan 18, 2018 at 10:31 AM | link
When Spring comes it feels as if all is Alive again. Birds return and wake us with their Cheery songs. Children are more active outside and their laughter brings us Joy. The warmth of the Sun makes us venture out on warm Spring days. I look forward to the Apple blossoms and the fruits that will come in Summer. Flowers, Laughter, Sunshine, Happiness. Happy Spring Everyone
... said Beatrice Didio on Jan 18, 2018 at 11:40 AM | link
Sunny days that start crisp and warm up and the smell of lilacs outside of my window
... said Johanna on Jan 18, 2018 at 12:56 PM | link
Can I just say it? WARMTH
... said Lara Hammes on Jan 18, 2018 at 1:58 PM | link
That first kayak outing on the open water with the sun shining!
... said Tess Lecuyer on Jan 18, 2018 at 2:28 PM | link
Biking along the Albany County rail trail!
... said Milo on Jan 18, 2018 at 5:09 PM | link
Finally putting in that French Drain to stop the flooding next to my house.
... said tooter on Jan 18, 2018 at 8:30 PM | link