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People who made GLINTCAP

It’s amazing to think that we are on the 20th Anniversary of our beloved Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition!  From the humble beginnings as GLOWS (Great Lakes Old World Syder) that was held at Founder’s Brewing Company to…

Working the draft trailer for MCA

The CiderCon trade show isn’t the same without the Michigan Cider Association.  Virtually every person that attends CiderCon ends up stopping by our trailer for a taste of those amazing libations we create in The Mitten.  This is an awesome…

Six New Michigan Pommeliers

Six New Certified Pommeliers Strengthen Michigan’s Reputation as America’s Great Cider State GRAND RAPIDS, MI – June 26, 2025 — Six Michigan cider professionals have joined the elite global ranks of Certified Pommeliers™, a prestigious credential awarded by the American Cider Association…

Global Excellence Recognized at GLINTCAP

(May 20, 2025) The Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) concluded its 19th annual competition last week with outstanding participation, global reach, and a continued commitment to excellence, education, and community. With 813 commercial and 226 non-commercial entries…

MCA & Experience GR Earn 2025 Governor's Award for Innovative Tourism Collaboration

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (April 28, 2025) — Experience Grand Rapids has been recognized with the 2025 Governor’s Award for Innovative Tourism Collaboration for Cider Week GR—a statewide celebration of Michigan’s cider culture, created in partnership with the Michigan Cider Association. Presented by…

Celebrate all things cider next month in Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Grand Rapids is getting set to host the 2024 Cider Week celebration next month. The celebration is actually nine full days of fun that kicks off on May 10. There will be cider-inspired events like…

Four Guilds Unite in Collaboration to Present Burning Foot 2024

MUSKEGON, MI – February 26, 2024 – The Lakeshore Brewers Guild proudly announces the much-anticipated return of the Burning Foot Festival, now in its ninth year. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Michigan in beautiful Muskegon, this year’s event…

Registration Open for the 18th Annual Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP)

Grand Rapids, MI – January 31, 2024 – The Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) proudly announces the opening of registration for its 18th annual event, set to take place from May 15 to May 17, 2024, in…

The MCA launches a new website

The Michigan Cider Association is excited to announce the launch of its revamped website, designed to offer an immersive experience for cider enthusiasts, tourists, and cidery members. The upgraded platform, set to go live in January 2024, promises a host…

Let's Go!

Let’s Go Michigan’s Jeff, Kristin & Mark interview with Paula Englin, Executive Director of the Michigan Cider Association. Michigan is leading the industry in hard cider with the most active cideries in the country! Listen here…