The Pennsylvania Farm Show is more than just petting cute animals and indulging in delicious food. For over 100 years, it’s been a place to showcase “the best of the best.” Individuals and businesses from across the state compete in several categories to earn a coveted blue ribbon. Cumberland Valley had a strong showing in the Beer, Wine, and Cider categories for 2023.

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Big Hill Ciderworks, Gardners

Big Hill Ciderworks attributes its success to its Cumberland Valley location. "The secret sauce… begins with the soil of our region and microclimate of our farms.”

  • Traditional Cider, 1st Place, Kingston Black
  • Sour Cider, 1st Place, Manchurian
  • Dessert Cider, 1st Place, Pommeau
  • Dessert Cider, 2nd Place, Ice Cider

Wolf Brewing 2nd Place Amber Lager Category at 2023 Farm ShowBeer

Wolf Brewing Co., Mechanicsburg

Wolf’s artfully crafted small-batch creations have won 120 awards, which includes recognition from the 2023 PA Farm Show.

  • Czech the Forest, 2nd place, Amber Lager category
Lovedraft's Brewing Co., Mechanicsburg

Grim, from Lovedraft's Brewing Co, is a clean, simple beer lagered nearly 3 months and is naturally carbonated. 

  • Grim, Best in Show
Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery, Mechanicsburg

The Mechanicsburg restaurant serves handcrafted Isaac’s beers brewed off-site at several Isaac’s locations around the Midstate. Hart Vanglas is a Belgian Blond ale brewed with German two-row barley and a clear Belgian candi syrup.

  • Hart Vanglas, 2nd place 
Big Bottom Brewery, Dillsburg

Big Bottom Brewery’s molé-style imperial stout is aged six months in Midstate Distillery bourbon barrels; then chipotle peppers, cinnamon sticks, vanilla beans, cacao nibs, and Sumatran coffee are added. The result is a smooth finish with just the right amount of heat.

  • The Discipline of Fire & Demise, 1st place

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The Winery at the Long Shot Farm, Carlisle

The only estate winery in Cumberland Valley, The Winery at the Long Shot Farm received bronze medals for the following vintages.

  • 2020 Vintage: Apple Wine (semi-sweet wine that is sweet, tart, crisp, and luscious)
  • 2020 Vintage: Trophy Rack (sweet wine that balances out the strong fruit flavors of Concord Rosé with crisp Pennsylvania apples)
  • 2020 Vintage: Valley Blush (an off-dry blend of Chambourcin Rosé and Vidal)

Find more amazing locations to tap, tour, and try a pint along the Cumberland Valley Beer Trail.