Ontario Sweet Cider Competition
OFVC is pleased to welcome the Sweet Apple Cider Competition back to the Niagara Falls Convention Centre for 2026! This competition features producers from across the province, where entries must be made with 100% Ontario grown apples and the top three products are rewarded with medals.
When:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Where:
OFVC-Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Eligibility Requirements:
- Advanced registration required by Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
- Cider must be made with 100% Ontario apples.
- Only one sweet cider entry is allowed per business.
- Quantity of cider to be shipped in advance or delivered in-person should be 4 Litres (or equivalent).
- Entries received beyond dates and times outlined and bolded below will be disqualified.
- Entries are accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis and limited spots are available.
Cider Delivery & Shipping Options
Entries must be 4L (or equivalent). Ensure all ciders are labelled directly on container – no neck tags.
Advanced Shipping
If shipping cider, it must be received by Wednesday, February 11, 2026 to:
Attn: Erika DeBrouwer
Simcoe Research Station
1283 Blue Line Rd.
Simcoe, ON N3Y 4K3
Prior to shipping, please contact Erika via email erika.debrouwer@ontario.ca or phone (226-931-4098) to notify.
In-person Delivery
Drop-off window is from 8:30am to 10:00am, Wednesday, February 18, 2026 next to the registration area in the main lobby (look for signage). Cider must be thawed at drop-off.
2026 Key Dates
Online registration deadline: Wednesday, February 4th
Cider Shipping Deadline: Wednesday, February 11th
In-person Cider Drop Off: Wednesday, February 18th between 8:30 - 10:00 am in main lobby beside registration area
Competition Date & Time: Wednesday, February 18th @ 11:00 am in the Lounge
2026 Winner Announcements
Sweet Cider
1st - Brantview Apples & Cider
2nd - Delhaven Orchards
3rd - Meleg's Lakeview Orchard
