Apple Blossom Days in Gowan's Cider Orchard

March 20–April 30

Celebrate spring in the beautiful blossoming apple orchards! Take a stroll as these century old heirloom trees with a glass of cider. Apple Blossom pastries. The perfect spring photo op! Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended.

Gravenstein Harvest Festival in the Orchard

August 20, 2022

Celebrate  the start of our 146th harvest with Gowan’s Gravenstein Festival in the Orchard! Experience the venerable Gravenstein apple in all it’s tasty forms—from fresh gravenstein apples, juice, pie, to Gowan’s  award-winning Gravenstein cider!

Fall Colors in Gowan's Cider Orchard

October-November

Get your fall vibe on in the beautiful autumn orchard. Enjoy the fall colors as the trees turn from green to yellows and golds and reds. Shop for apples from the farm truck Now's the time to break out the plaid!

Celebrate St. Patrick's on Saturday

March 19,  2022

Cider goes great with corned beef in the beautiful green orchards with live music! Celebrate spring with the  rocking One-Eyed Riley band onstage—modern Celtic, & irish classics. Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended.

Pinot Fest Fun at Gowan's Cider Orchard

May 20–22

Try Gowan’s Best of Class Pinot Rosé Cider three ways; Bubbly, Frozé & Mint Juleps. Plus enjoy a special cider pairing picnic brunch. Relax in the beautiful historic orchard. Enjoy all things Pinot this special weekend in Anderson Valley. Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended.

Celebrate Oktoberfest in the Orchard!

October 1,  2022

Apfelwein, Viez, or Most! Enjoy Gowan's applewine ciders poured from our orchard taps! Pair with local handmade bratwurst, soft pretzels, and our house apple crisp made fresh from our organic Fall Pippins!

Harvest Party & Chutney Challenge

November 5, 2022

Celebrate the end of harvest! Enjoy the beautiful fall colors in the historic orchards. Enjoy cider, fresh heirloom apples, food and music. Sample delicious apple chutneys from local chefs.

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World Cider Weekend

June 3 – 5, 2022

Celebrate cider around the world. Sample ciders made from apples trees grown here, and curated worldwide. Sample cider from international apples grown right here at Gowan's family farm. Special tasting, apple-tree-talks. Quench your thirst with cider slushies, and even wassail! Cheer on the growing baby apples on the trees.

Apple Picking Weekends

September

U-Pick apples in beautiful orchards or fill your bag from the apple truck! Over 80 hairloom varieties means there are new varieties throughout the season! Follow our guide for the best pie, sauce, cooking and cider. Apple tasting too!

Wassail in the Orchard Cheers to Good Health
 

January 15, 2022

Wassail in the orchard is a traditional event to toast to good health, a good harvest and cider a'plenty in the new year! A little silly, a lot of fun, and plenty of cider to share!