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 2026, 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, 1st Place
- Wood-Aged Cider, 2nd Place
- Dessert Cider, 2nd Place
- Traditional Cider, 3rd Place
- Sour Cider, 3rd Place
- Fruit Cider-Sweet, 3rd Place
Wine
The Winery & The Long Shot Farm
The Winery at the Long Shot Farm attended the Farm Show for the first time in 2026, and saw massive success, earning six awards.
- Traminette, Double Golds
- Chambourcin Rose, Silver
- Valley Blush, Bronze
- Chambourcin, Bronze
- Oaked Chambourcin, Bronze
- Vidal Blanc, Bronze
Beer
Wolf Brewing Co., Mechanicsburg
Wolf’s artfully crafted small-batch creations have won over 130 awards. They added to their tally in 2026 by making a major splash and winning 10 awards at the Farm Show.
- Best of Show, Golden Gaze Cream Ale, 1st Place
- Best of Show, Lemon Thyme Saison, 2nd Place
- International Lager, Italian Pils, 1st Place
- Standard American Beer, Golden Gaze Cream Ale, 1st Place
- Hazy IPA, New Beginnings #31, 1st Place
- Spiced Beer, Lemon Thyme Saison, 1st Place
- Czech Lager, Czech the Forest, 2nd Place
- Specialty Beer, Double German Chocolate Cake Stout, 2nd Place
- Wood-Aged Beer, Double Barrel Dirt Cake, 3rd Place
- Fruit Beer, Ukrainian Golden Apple Cake Ale, 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.
