Competition – June 7, 2025

The Northeast Gold Cider and Perry Competition highlights the finest ciders and perries from New England and New York, judged by industry experts in a blind tasting format to ensure fairness and integrity.

Winning ciders and perries gain prestigious recognition and the opportunity for promotion and sales at The Big E Farmers Market, reaching nearly 1.5 million fairgoers. With minimal entry requirements and a focus on quality, this competition is a valuable opportunity for cideries and perries to showcase their best. Join us and elevate your brand!

Please note the following definitions to help complete your entry:
Name of Wine/Cider: Formal Name/Title (as it appears on bottle/label)
Appellation: Where the fruit is grown
Wine/Cider Grown & Made by Wine/Cider Maker: select “Yes” if the fruit was grown on company’s property
Sweetness: enter one or the other (% RS OR grams per liter)
Total Acidity: enter one or the other (grams or litre tartaric)