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 and Cider categories for 2025, including the "Best of Show" beer.
Cider
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, Kingston Black, 1st Place
- Traditional Cider, Golden Russet, 3rd Place
- Dessert Cider, Pommeau, 1st Place
- Fruited Cider, Farmhouse Cherry, 3rd Place
- Sour Cider, Manchurian, 2nd Place
Beer
Zeroday Brewing Co., Harrisburg
Zeroday creates innovative craft beers with a focus on balanced flavors, offering a range of styles from crisp lagers to hop-forward IPAs and smooth stouts.
- Best of Show, City Islander
- International Lager, City Islander, 1st Place
- International Lager, Dark Lager, 2nd Place
- American & Specialty IPAs, Double Rodeo, 3rd Place
- German Wheat Beers, When Did We Get a Dog, 2nd Place
- Spice, Herb, and Vegetable Beers, Mango Hab, 1st Place
Wolf Brewing Co., Mechanicsburg
Wolf’s artfully crafted small-batch creations have won over 120 awards, which includes recognition from the 2025 PA Farm Show.
- Fruit Beers, Ukrainian Golden Apple Cake Ale, 1st Place
- Cream Ales and American Wheats, Golden Gaze, 3rd Place
Hemauer Brewing Co., Mechanicsburg
Hemauer is an artisanal craft brewery offering both traditional-styled and unique-flavored ales and lagers with a rotating selection that varies weekly.
- British & Irish Beer, Oats-N-Hoes, 1st Place
- German Wheat Beer, Bozo Nightmare, 3rd Place
- Smoke & Wood-Aged Beer, Garage #5, 3rd Place
Appalachian Brewing Co., Mechanicsburg
ABC offers a diverse selection of craft beers, ranging from bold, hoppy IPAs to rich, smooth stouts, all crafted with a focus on local ingredients and regional flavors.
- Festbiers and Marzens, Kipona Fest, 3rd Place
Cumberland Valley Beer Trail
Explore more amazing choices at over 25 locations as you tap, tour, and try a pint along the Cumberland Valley Beer Trail.
