2009 Apple Cider Contest

The Ohio Apple Marketing Program (OAMP) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 apple cider contest. This years’ judging was held at the Fabulous Food Show on November 13, 2009. The Fabulous Food Show is the premier food event held in the Cleveland area at the International Exposition Center.

An incredible panel of judges was assembled to pick the best of the best from Ohio’s cider producers. Judges included Celebrity Chefs, Nutritionists and members of the media.  

The OAMP committee is excited to sponsor this event to recognize Ohio’s top cider producers, and extends our sincere thanks to 14 entrants in this year's competition!

2009 Winners

First Place: Burnham Orchards, Berlin Heights
Second Place: Macqueen Orchard, Holland
Third Place: Geig’s Orchard, Seville

Our Sincere Appreciation to All 14 Entrants:

Mitchell’s Orchard, Ashland
Grobe Fruit Farm, Elyria
Ohio Apples, Newcomerstown
Geig’s Orchard, Seville
Witt Orchards & Cider Mill, Oak Harbor
Rex’s Best, Henrietta Hill
Dodd’s Hillcrest Orchard, Amherst
Laurelville Fruit Co., Laurelville
Moreland Fruit Farm, Wooster
Burnham Orchards, Berlin Heights
Lynd Fruit Farm, Pataskala
Macqueen Orchard, Holland
Moore Orchard, Oak Harbor
Quarry Hill Orchards, Berlin Heights

The 2008 Winners:
Gold Medal – Moore Orchards, Oak Harbor, Ohio (419) 898-0898
Silver Medal – Grobe Fruit Farm Ltd., Elyria, Ohio (440) 322-8312
Bronze Medal – FGMA Ohio Cider, Newcomerstown, Ohio (740) 498-8366